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Opinion: Prospect Meadows drives home economic impact
$14.9 million. That’s the amount of money Prospect Meadows brought to our region just last year in new spending, according to a recent third-party economic impact report from Sports Facilities Companies. Are you familiar with Prospect Meadows? It’s a dedicated…
Addressing FUD and anger in the workplace
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) have a direct influence on behavior. Many businesses are currently…
Iowa Insurance Division launches SmartHER Money
As your state government agency, the Insurance Division is here to help provide financial literacy…
Understanding employees can make or break your organization
Even in the last two years, so much has changed and continues to evolve with…
FFA cultivates future leaders
Fair season in Iowa brings generations together to celebrate the hard work of those involved…
Using fear as fuel in your communication
Traditional public speaking training has failed. I recently spoke with a potential client who wanted…
Lights! Camera! ACTION! To find your next career
Think of your career search as making a movie of your efforts. You are the…
Manage your expectations and trust your gut
Wait a minute … I thought we were supposed to be getting on the other…

What the record high 10.1 million job openings means for the economic recovery
The worker shortage crisis has kicked into another gear. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…

Making the right match
This is regarding the July 26 column in the CBJ referencing a recent survey from…
Alliant Energy helps to rebuild derecho-impacted communities, ensures reliable and resilient service
At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. That purpose…
Great brands lead with their values
We have a saying around here: Your brand is what people say about you (or…
Insurance contract deadlines for derecho damage
As the anniversary nears of the devastating derecho that hit Iowa on Aug.10, 2020, the…
What organizational structure is the best choice for my business?
Deciding to start your own business is an exciting and momentous time in anyone’s life.…
Number of unfilled jobs stays elevated during worker shortage crisis
The biggest issue facing the economy this summer is a shortage of workers returning to…
Here’s why an insurance declaration page matters
An insurance declaration page, also known as a “dec page,” summarizes the insurance coverage provided…