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The only message customers want from you

By John Graham | Sales Column While our experience of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely just getting started, it has already upended entire industries and...

CR Downtown Farmers Market to have drive-thru format

Produce will be available to order online through the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market. CREDIT / KCRG-TV9   By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance...

UFG takes loss as claims rise, investments suffer

By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com United Fire Group reported a loss of $2.90 per share for the quarter ended March 31, as the COVID-19 driven stock...

Commercial projects forge on, but future looms large

Construction continues with more stringent health and safety measures at the Xtream Arena and the GreenState Family Fieldhouse in Coralville's Iowa River Landing. CREDIT...

A solid leadership choice at ICAD

CBJ Editorial When Joe Raso resigned as president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) group in 2012, we encouraged its board of directors to...

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Drew Oetting

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

Wintersteen discusses Iowa State’s COVID-19 response, fall plans

The exterior of the new $84 million Student Innovation Center at Iowa State. The facility's grand opening was originally set for April 17, but...

Giving Tuesday Now takes off in the Corridor

By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com A day that is usually reserved for the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is being recognized today to raise awareness to the needs...

UFG exits personal lines in deal with Nationwide

By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com United Fire & Casualty (UFG),  strategically refocusing on its commercial insurance lines, has reached a deal for its independent insurance agents...

Whirlpool beats expectations despite COVID-19 sales drop

A Whirlpool employee inspects washer components. PHOTO WHIRLPOOL   By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com Whirlpool Corporation last week reported net sales were down 9.1% over last year for...

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