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Ditching law for a greener future

Kaveh Mostafavi, the founder of Coralville-based EcoCare Supply, pivoted (twice) to find success in supplies. PHOTO DAVE DEWITTE   By Dave DeWitte dave@corridorbusiness.com CORALVILLE—EcoCare Supply owner and founder...

Repour Wine Saver drawing big interest, sales

Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Tom Lutz is saving wine "one glass at a time." PHOTO KATHARINE CARLON   By Katharine Carlon katharine@corridorbusiness.com Tom Lutz calls the seven-month period since...

Washington decor, consignment store keeps it creative

Leslie Allender and painter Jamie Fritz stand amidst RePurpose It’s showroom of consigned furniture, refinishing projects and home décor. PHOTO EMERY STYRON   By Emery Styron news@corridorbusiness.com British...

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...

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