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CBJ announces leadership transitions

Katharine Carlon The Corridor Business Journal’s newsroom is undergoing some changes as the publication heads into the new year. Katharine Carlon has been named senior business...

Most Influential: Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly returns to top of 2020’s list

When the Aug. 10 derecho tore through Marion, leaving devastation, downed power lines and decimated buildings in its wake, Mayor Nick AbouAssaly didn’t hesitate. This...

Diversity Straight Up: From Iowa to fashion’s global stage

In the latest episode of CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Alanna Arrington, Anthony's daughter, about about...

Exclusive: Whirlpool sells Amana plant as leasebacks rise

Whirlpool has sold its Amana plant to a third party in a move it said will "optimize its real estate portfolio." CREDIT WHIRLPOOL Industrial sale...

Englert Theatre marquee makes a Friday comeback

PHOTO: The Englert Theatre’s distinctive marquee has been under restoration since this spring. CREDIT ENGLERT After months of restoration work, the iconic Englert Theatre marquee...

Procter & Gamble Beauty Care has big year in Iowa City

P&G's Iowa City plant added Safeguard liquid hand soap, one of the company's fastest growing personal care brands, to the production line-up this summer....

Helping CR businesses

While many communities do this, it was nevertheless nice to see the city of Cedar Rapids survey a portion of its business community and ask what it can do to help after the devastating derecho that swept through on Aug. 10.

Building your family’s media budget for 2021

As a budget-minded participant in your place of work, you know what it’s like to rely on an important tool or service that yields...

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Mark Carlson

Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature with Nate Kaeding and notable Iowa business and cultural...

Loyal to Local launches ‘Bond’ gift certificate program

Loyal to Local, a campaign launched in November encouraging the community to patronize locally owned retail shops and eateries, has introduced a “Bond” gift...

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