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Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several favorable tax provisions designed to deliver tax savings for years to come. One of the biggest wins? The child tax credit (CTC) is getting a…
The New ‘Rules’ of business etiquette in the 2020s
Does it seem like the rules of doing business are constantly changing? One minute, it’s…
Iowa football and what stays the same
There’s a great little tradition in Iowa City called the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. Local…
Why smart businesses should invest in marketing despite inflation
As high inflation continues to loom large over the United States, it’s a natural reaction…
Focused partnerships; focused growth
Regional collaboration, with a focus on public-private partnerships, fuels economic vitality. That was the resounding…
How to keep the good ideas flowing
Imagine you have a fantastic idea that you think will do great things for your…
Regular check-ups protect your brand health
For many organizations, the most valuable asset is their brand. A brand typically makes a…
Are you frustrated with posting resumes with no responses?
Many career searchers immediately look at job boards when looking for a new job. Unknowingly,…
Community hospitals ensure affordable, accessible health care
Mercy Iowa City Hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in federal bankruptcy court in August.…
Saving a beloved hospital
I was waiting in the emergency room at Mercy Iowa City, killing time by working…
AI in Iowa: Everything is going to be all right
A front-row seat to the evolution of Iowa’s technology landscape has certainly been a career…
Basic skills for starting a business
Numbers are everywhere when you get into building a business. Some of those numbers are…
Inflection points in the Iowa business lifecycle
Iowa is a great place to start and grow your business — Forbes named Des…
ABCs of privacy in market research
Staying on top of privacy issues is not an easy task for any organization. Financial…
Intermediary grants increase focus on building work-based learning
At its heart, work-based learning involves presenting Iowa youths with valuable information about the occupational…
How school bonds can affect our community’s economic development
I’m switching hats with this month’s column, from marketing to community and economic development —…
