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Market analysis isn’t just for startups

By Linda Kuster / Guest Column When business planning for 2018, did you in­vest resources in updating your market analysis? Prioritizing this work regularly can...

Keep the best, evolve the rest

By Lynn Manternach / Guest Column Is it time to refresh your brand? Every brand needs to be updated periodically to remain relevant as markets...

AbouAssaly: Marion’s got the big mo

Marion Mayor Nicholas AbouAssaly addresses efforts to expand affordable housing during his State of the City address, given Jan. 25. PHOTO DAVE DEWITTE   By Dave...

Economic forecast 2018: Big growth, big risks

Deere & Co. economist Luke Chandler predicted big growth and big risks at the CBJ's Economic Forecast Luncheon, held Jan. 17 in downtown Cedar...

Transamerica agreement bringing Tata to CR

A Transamerica sign at the company's North Campus off Edgewood Road on a recent afternoon. PHOTO ADAM MOORE   By Dave DeWitte dave@corridorbusiness.com Tata Consultancy Services will soon...

Four ways to increase employee retention

By Brenda LaMarche / Guest Column In today’s competitive employment market, em­ployee retention is a hot topic. The key is em­ployee engagement, which has its...

Four things to know about business contracts

By Jonathan Schmidt / Guest Column Contracts are an essential part of doing business in the United States. A contract is a formalized agreement between...

Corridor recruiters playing the long game

Recruiters are starting earlier and getting creative in the fight for talent.   By Dave DeWitte dave@corridorbusiness.com The tightest labor market in years has some employers building relationships...

CBJ Q&A: Elisabeth Kissling, Foundation 2

By CBJ Editorial Board news@corridorbusiness.com Elisabeth Kissling has been with Foundation 2 since 2001 – long enough to see how the Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit focused on...

Warehouse, retail space coming to Coralville Industrial Park

A large complex coming to the Coralville Industrial Park will feature about 10,000 square feet of storefront retail and more than 100,000 square feet...

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