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CBJ Editorial: Ron Corbett retires, ISEA is failing teachers
Ron Corbett is retiring from his position as vice president of economic development with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on March 31. While Mr. Corbett is only 65 years old and could very well return to some type of…
Editorial: Duane Arnold saga continues
Nothing is simple or easy when it comes to utilities’ energy decisions. Utility executives have…
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…