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Guest column: The Great Wealth Transfer and financial literacy
With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth Transfer is among us, presenting both challenges and opportunities for individuals and their families at every socioeconomic level. This transition underscores the urgent need for…
Opinion: Why businesses should learn about IAble
Whether you operate on Main Street or in a multi-state network, your business has an…
Small businesses are driving AI innovation for larger companies
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and while large corporations often dominate…
Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers
Avid readers of the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) or frequent attendees of CBJ events may…
Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long…
Addressing Iowa’s health care provider shortage through design
The data is clear. There’s an alarming shortage in Iowa’s health care workforce, and it’s…
Iowa City’s literary mission endures
Paul Engle, the late poet and arts entrepreneur who led the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and…
Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several…
Opinion: A commitment to long-term regional workforce needs
Like many of you, I understand what it feels like to lead in a world…
New study reveals challenges in wealth management industry
A recent study by McKinsey & Company underscores a looming issue within the wealth management…
Manufacturing the future: How Kirkwood is adapting higher education to serve industry and students
Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, and its future success depends on…
It’s time to LIFT Iowa small businesses and make communities stronger
As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project…
Guest opinion: Civility isn’t about politeness — it’s about respect
In an age of political tension, social media pile-ons, and “cancel culture,” the call for…
Opinion: Talk is cheap – and Iowans are paying with their lives
There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.” Unfortunately, this…
Opinion: Prospect Meadows drives home economic impact
$14.9 million. That’s the amount of money Prospect Meadows brought to our region just last…
From crisis to catalyst: Post-COVID strategies for a resilient workforce
“Infinite-minded leaders understand that ‘best’ is not a permanent state. Instead, they strive to be…
