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CBJ editorial: ABI, others take a stand

Economic development works best when policymakers, economic development organizations and corporate leaders are aligned. Of course, that alignment doesn’t always happen. While Iowa’s state government has generally maintained a pro-business posture in recent years, a recently signed law has drawn…

Editorial: Iowa City’s evolving chamber

Twenty years ago the idea of merging the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and…

Editorial: Eastern Iowa Airport, Kirkwood aviation program a great match

Two of the Corridor’s most important institutions came together to create another regional win-win. The…

Editorial: A much needed UIHC audit

The first step in a treatment plan is to acknowledge that you have a problem.…

Editorial: Economy continues to confuse

There are myriad economic indicators that business leaders gauge to help them thoughtfully navigate an…

Editorial: Two heavyweights depart

Carroll Reasoner recently retired as University of Iowa vice president for legal affairs and general…

Editorial: Missing nuclear power in Iowa 

It is noteworthy to point out that Germany and California are now desperately trying to…

Editorial: Randy Ramlo’s well-deserved retirement

The United Fire Group (UFG) is somewhat of a throwback company. Instead of a faceless…

Editorial: Prospect Meadows’ big impact

The iconic Field of Dreams in Dyersville might get most of the attention, but a…

Editorial: Cedar Rapids’ momentum

Cedar Rapids is running on (mostly) all cylinders right now. The landing of the Sub-Zero…

Editorial: Double down on shipping and logistics

The recent Fastest Growing Companies list further illustrates the Corridor’s success and continued opportunity within…

Editorial: Celebrating Fastest Growing Companies

The Corridor Business Journal was privileged to host the 15th annual Fastest Growing Companies awards…

Opinion: Cancel the ICR Iowa brand

When a business has a product, service or brand that isn’t being embraced, typically leaders…

Opinion: The Iowa Caucuses need Obama

We were disappointed that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) no longer guarantees that Iowa will…

Iowa’s next marketing opportunity

Even before the pandemic, the State of Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority were…

Important CID money

The Eastern Iowa Airport is one of the Corridor region’s most important economic development drivers.…