Monthly Archives: January 2018
Market analysis isn’t just for startups
By Linda Kuster / Guest Column
When business planning for 2018, did you inÂvest 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, emÂployee retention is a hot topic. The key is emÂployee 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...