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Opinion: Why businesses should learn about IAble

Whether you operate on Main Street or in a multi-state network, your business has an influence, not just on your employees, but on your community as a whole. As our state’s economy continues to grow and diversify, so too should…

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…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

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.

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…

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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…

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

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…

AI companies Photo by cottonbro studio.

Penny for your thoughts with State Treasurer Roby Smith

Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans…

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Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths

Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…

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NewBoCo: Meeting people where they are

For nearly a decade, NewBoCo has been offering tech education programs for all ages within…

Young participants work with LEGO-based projects during a CoderDojo held at Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids in February. Cedar Rapids-based NewBoCo has been offering a number of learning opportunities, including CoderDojos and Code 101s, in public spaces throughout the community in an effort to make them more accessible. CREDIT NEWBOCO

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…

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates her game winning three point basket against the Michigan State Spartans Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. CREDIT BRIAN RAY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM

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…

hands on a computer keyboard, black-owned business, working

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…

Iowa Northern Railway

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…

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Rebranding: Is your brand strong enough?

The Iowa landscape, and particularly the Corridor, is peppered with a rich mix of legacy…