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Guest column: Why ABI is challenging Iowa’s pharmacy law
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the voice of Iowa business since our founding in 1903. ABI’s policies are developed annually by more than 300 business leaders and approved by the board of directors. ABI works…
Support needed for college and career exploration
As we recover from COVID-19, Iowa is confronted with many challenges, among them a growing…

Customer satisfaction: More than a score
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column Many organizations track customer satisfaction using indicators such as…

Consumer connection: Financial wellness
By Sonya Sellmeyer | Guest Column Financial literacy is being able to understand personal money…

Iowa farmland values continue strong
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Midwest farmland values increased 6% in 2020 — the…

The solar revolution
By Casey Cook | Guest Column Two keys to an effective solar policy are to…

Six facets of human needs that drive business success
In good economic times and bad, some businesses find a path to success while others…

Website is critical to tell your story
By Anna Patty | Guest Column The past 12 months have abundantly clarified the importance…

Trucking continues to deliver
By Brenda Neville | Guest Column One year ago, our lives changed forever when we…

The nature of courageous leadership
By Jennifer Zach | Guest Column Courageous leadership is a choice, and if there is…
Creative solutions needed to keep workforce in the Corridor
By Jennifer Lawrence | Guest Column As a CBJ subscriber and 25-year local HR professional,…
Iowa can address its digital divide with broadband vouchers
By Brent Skorup and Michael Kotrous | Guest Column Gov. Kim Reynolds has an ambitious plan…

Perform a platform audit to improve performance
By Jen Neumann | Guest Column It happens every year at budget time. Our accountant…

Clean energy already provides reliable baseload power
By Katie Rock | Guest Column Our energy system is in the midst of a…

How much is a trillion?
By Elliott G. Smith | Guest Column The U.S. national debt has climbed to over…

Keeping your virtual meetings productive
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial It is challenging enough to plan and facilitate a…





