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Small businesses are driving AI innovation for larger companies

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and while large corporations often dominate the conversation, small businesses and entrepreneurs are proving to be key players in driving AI adoption. Their agility, willingness to experiment and ability to collaborate…

Content marketing in the age of AI Overviews

When Google introduced its AI Overview feature in May 2024, those of us in the…

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Year-end financial goals: small steps, big impact

“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” This quote by Leo Tolstoy reminds…

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Opinion: Kirkwood Community College is bridging the gap

In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood…

Jasmine Almoayyed, Kirkwood

Opinion: The power of storytelling for tomorrow’s business leaders

Today, we have more technology in our pockets than the astronauts took with them to…

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10 years of NewBoCo: Transforming Iowa’s economy through collaboration and cutting-edge tech

At NewBoCo’s tenth anniversary, we are celebrating our successes — and confronting the challenges ahead.…

NewBoCo

Opinion: Why AI isn’t replacing my business (yet)

“I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my…

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A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities

As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…

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Driving strategic growth for your company with a fractional CMO

Ten years ago there was little conversation about fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs). Today, it’s…

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New Leader Manufacturing: Lessons learned from 85 years in business

In 1939, Highway Equipment Company was founded, making high-quality road maintenance equipment. In 2024, New…

Rocki Shepard

Opinion: Hispanic entrepreneurship is at the forefront of the American business boom

Each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as…

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Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward

Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…

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Reflecting on 20 years in Iowa: How Cedar Rapids shaped our family and future

Karl and LaNisha Cassell have written this joint column as a farewell, following Ms. Cassell’s…

The Cassell family

Every cent counts with Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith

Why is money called dough? Because everybody “kneads” it.  Everyone’s financial goals and timelines are…

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Opinion: Cedar Crossing is the best option for Iowa’s economic growth

As a lifelong Cedar Rapidian, I’ve spent much of my career focused on activities that…

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Six months of dedication and resilience: UI Health Care and Mercy Iowa City integration

Half a year ago, we began an important journey when Mercy Iowa City joined University…

New door decals unveiled as UIHC takes on Mercy Iowa City operations.