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Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Xavier Romano

Xavier Romano and Nate Kaeding pose for a photo at Sigma Lambda Beta's national headquarters in North Liberty. PHOTO ADAM MOORE Sponsored by West Bank,...

CRST’s new ‘sister company’ embraces converged security

The business interests held by Hillcrest Holdings, including its first diversification move entirely outside the trucking industry. Cedar Real Estate Group owns real estate related...

Six benefits of private equity investment

By Scott Bushkie / Guest Column Private equity gets a bad rap. There’s this view of PE firms as takeover groups who will buy your...

Veteran-owned manufacturer builds on customer focus

Robert Ridgway, president and CEO of Master Packing & Rubber, and daughter Camee Ridgway, an outside sales representative for the company, pose with a...

Effective public relations requires planning

By Betsy McCloskey / Guest Column Public relations planning can be a beast to tack­le, and unfortunately, many companies don’t put in the time or...

Engaging in productive conflict – it’s your choice

By Gale Mote / Guest Column Generating innovative ideas and solutions to the challenges and opportunities we encounter in our work requires healthy, productive con­flict....

Debates help Iowa voters see beyond attack ads

By Joe Sheller / Media Column I am a fan of election year political debates — not because they are all that entertaining, but because...

KCTC fiber build-out progresses in Washington

Flags mark the location of a new fiber line in Washington, where Kalona Cooperative Technology is investing millions to upgrade the city's connections. PHOTO...

Alliant subsidiary acquires Hybrid Transit Systems

Hybrid Transit System's Cedar Rapids headquarters. PHOTO BRIAN DRAEGGER   By Katharine Carlon katharine@corridorbusiness.com Alliant Energy Transportation and Hybrid Transit Systems have joined forc­es in what leaders describe...

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