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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 tackÂle, 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 conÂflict....
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 forcÂes in what leaders describe...