Emery Styron's stories
AI in Iowa: How Google, Microsoft, and local businesses are driving innovation
In the heart of America, amidst rolling cornfields and burgeoning tech hubs, Iowa is quietly emerging as a crucible for the artificial intelligence revolution. From the smallest coffee shops to sprawling industrial giants, businesses across the Hawkeye State are increasingly…
‘Coolest Thing’ contest spotlights Iowa’s diverse, creative manufacturing sector
Even Chip Reeves, who heads Iowa’s largest publicly-traded bank and oversees deals every day that…
Iowa tourism: Economic impact, quality of life and fun
It’s spring at last, and who doesn’t feel the urge to get out and enjoy…
These three Iowa entrepreneurs work with national, international clients
“I’m really lucky that I live in a time when location doesn’t really matter,” said…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: GreenState Credit Union
Looking back on the past decade, the 450,000 member owners of GreenState Credit Union —…
At 85, Divine Engineering owner Jared Hills not slowing down
Jared Hills hasn’t worked anywhere except Divine Engineering since hiring on as a newly-minted University…
GreenState Community Credit Union takes steps toward diversity, equity and inclusion
“There was a real national moment that we wanted to ensure wasn’t lost over time,”…
Higher commodity prices boost ag outlook for 2021
A pair of keen observers closely attuned to the Iowa ag economy — and its…
China’s swine fever woes fuel U.S. pork exports
A 15% jump in U.S. pork exports through the first 10 months of 2020, fueled…