CBJ Editorial's stories
Editorial: Welcome to the Corridor, Juliet Abdel
Dear Ms. Abdel, Congratulations on your appointment as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. While you may be new to the Corridor, your new role places you immediately among the region’s most influential leaders. As we…
The Corridor’s long-term success relies on its access to great health care
One differentiator in the long-term success of any region is talent attraction and retention. Another…
CBJ editorial: Iowa’s tax climate improves, employment remains steady and Pientok retires
Iowa’s business tax climate improves The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate rankings from 2018…
CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue
Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able…
The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Creating a legacy
Earlier this year the Corridor Business Journal was referred to as a “legacy” media company…
Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will…
CBJ editorial: CID keeps getting better
The Eastern Iowa Airport’s third annual “State of Your Airport” event on June 18 highlighted…
Workforce initiatives taking shape in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City
The need to attract and retain young professionals in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor (and…
Editorial: Study reveals Duane Arnold Energy Center could be restarted
There’s a glimmer of hope to correct the region’s biggest economic blunder in a generation:…
Editorial: Mount Mercy’s unique partnership with St. Ambrose
It has been reported frequently in the media that the higher education business model is…
Editorial: A path to passenger rail
There’s no time to bask in the glory of the completed I-74 bridge that was…
Editorial: ACT’s next phase
American College Testing, known as ACT, has been a powerful member of the Iowa City…
CBJ editorial: Joe Walder passes, P&G’s importance to Iowa City
There have only been a handful of billionaire creators in the Corridor, people who have…
CBJ editorial: Agriculture troubles emerge/listen to Phil Jasper
Agriculture troubles emerge Parts of agriculture’s supply chain are showing signs of distress, with the…
CBJ editorial: Data center coup
Congratulations on Cedar Rapids’ recently announced “historic” project that will include a minimum $576 million…
Editorial: Saving local journalism is in everyone’s best interest
Local journalists, and the publications that they contribute to, are currently standing at the base…
