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QTS data center Cedar Rapids construction

CBJ Newsmakers: First QTS data center buildings near completion

What began as a $750 million investment has grown into a $10 billion commitment, making the QTS data center campus not only the largest economic development project in Cedar Rapids history, but in Iowa’s history as well. QTS officially announced…

Whitney Schreder

2025 Forty Under 40: Whitney Schreder

Zach Schladetzky

2025 Forty Under 40: Zach Schladetzky

Brandon Schickling

2025 Forty Under 40: Brandon Schickling

Rachel Rigdon

2025 Forty Under 40: Rachel Rigdon

UI Health Care first in North America to implement new cancer-fighting software

As many cancer patients and doctors would attest, treatment for the aggressive disease can be…

Radiation Therapist Jillian York operates the MR-linac, an MRI-guided radiation therapy system, for a simulated pediatric radiation oncology appointment

Leader’s library: 10 books recommended by local business leaders

At the end of 2023, the Corridor Business Journal asked 250 business and community leaders,…

The Corridor Business Journal is hiring a reporter and special project manager

The award winning Corridor Business Journal, a bi-weekly business publication in Iowa’s Creative Corridor, seeks…

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Corridor Business Journal hiring a news intern

The Corridor Business Journal, a bi-weekly business publication in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Corridor, seeks…

Corridor Business Journal

Northwestern Mutual named 2023 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace

Since 1904, Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa has been providing Iowans with insurance and financial planning…

Kalvin Grabau Keele, managing partner of Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa speaks at 2023's Coolest Places to Work awards dinner, Nov. 30, 2023.

See the companies named 2023’s Coolest Places to Work

Each year the CBJ’s Coolest Places to Work award identifies and honors local companies that…

The winners of 2023's Coolest Places to Work pose for a group photo at the awards dinner, Nov. 30, 2023.

James Klein named CBJ’s Most Influential for the second consecutive year

James Klein has served as the president of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) since…

Lion Bridge Brewing Co. is bringing customization to event beverages

On any given day of the week, a local brewmaster can be found conceptualizing and…

Zombie Awakening Lion Bridge

Wright House of Fashion to host free workshop with Def Jam designer

Wright House of Fashion will host a free youth workshop focused on art, collage, fashion,…

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2023 Entrepreneur of the Year: Candice Luter

If you search Candice Luter’s name online you will find hundreds of images featuring intricate…

Candice Luter

The Corridor’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2023

I have only served as the CBJ’s managing editor for a short time, but it…

2023 Best of the Corridor

Within this post you will find the CBJ’s Best of the Corridor, a celebration of…

Best of the Corridor

Champions of Nature: Indian Creek Nature Center celebrates 50 years of growth

John Myers, executive director of Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) in Cedar Rapids, often contemplates…

Students taking part in Indian Creek Nature Center's Fresh Air Academy play in water on the center's land. CREDIT INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER

What advice would these four leaders give their younger selves?

Hindsight is 20/20, and it is also something young professionals who are just starting their…

Shea Kelly, Cari McCoy, Jennifer Bennett and Brandon Achen photographed at the Cedar Rapids Country Club by Brian Draeger of Draeger Photography. CEO

Rising through the ranks: How four Corridor leaders found themselves in the C-suite

Past experiences inform how leaders manage many different aspects of their companies. At Shive-Hattery, Clickstop…

Shea Kelly, Cari McCoy, Jennifer Bennett and Brandon Achen photographed at the Cedar Rapids Country Club by Brian Draeger of Draeger Photography. CEO