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Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long hours, manage tight margins, and hustle to build something meaningful in locations that big chains overlook. But no matter how efficient I get, there’s one…
The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Memories from the first editor
Asked to remember the most memorable stories during my tenure as the first editor of…
Who owns your marketing data?
Too many marketing agencies are black holes when it comes to client data. They’re pulling…
Opinion: The fiscal policy of Governor Reynolds brings stability and optimism
The May 2024 NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey demonstrated that not only are small…
AI companies are running out of fuel, your content will fill the tank
The AI Space Race has boosted the S&P and NASDAQ indices, leads headlines in business…
Penny for your thoughts with State Treasurer Roby Smith
Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans…
Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths
Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…
NewBoCo: Meeting people where they are
For nearly a decade, NewBoCo has been offering tech education programs for all ages within…
Opinion: Caitlin Clark would do for the BIG3 what she did for Iowa’s economy
Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league just offered University of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark $5 million to…
Breaking barriers: SBA propelling Black-owned businesses to new heights
In the dynamic landscape of the United States’ economy, the recent upswing in small business…
CN, Iowa Northern deal promotes access and choice for Iowa rail customers
Iowa Northern Railway Company and the Canadian National Railway (CN) are excited to join our…
Stoking the fire: How to thoughtfully build a sustainable business plan
When an individual begins to stoke the internal fires of entrepreneurism, there is little that…
2024 predictions in marketing and tech
Looking back on previous predictions and articles, I am sitting at around a B average…
Rebranding: Is your brand strong enough?
The Iowa landscape, and particularly the Corridor, is peppered with a rich mix of legacy…
Nine ways to gain more from your survey
If you conduct an annual or periodic survey, don’t simply “rinse and repeat,” like many…
Iowa secretary of agriculture: Making an impact in 2023
2023 marked 100 years since the Iowa Legislature created the position of Iowa Secretary of…
