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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…
Number of unfilled jobs stays elevated during worker shortage crisis
The biggest issue facing the economy this summer is a shortage of workers returning to…
Here’s why an insurance declaration page matters
An insurance declaration page, also known as a “dec page,” summarizes the insurance coverage provided…
What is the REAL value of public relations?
The value of public relations can be hard to grasp, especially in this data-driven world.…
Your role in normalizing change
Well, that’s different. It must be bad. Well, that’s different. I wonder what that’s…
Look no further than inside yourself for career fulfillment
Having a satisfying career is a continuing process of checking in and being self-aware. A…
Elevate: 2013-present and still going strong
Eight years ago, a group of Iowa business leaders sat at the Association of Business…
In-person or remote? How to answer the question
Offices and meetings are not the only thing that moved online during the pandemic. So…
Hiring manager responsiveness makes or breaks talent attraction
Over 40 years of talent attraction, I have experienced hiring managers who were very responsive…
Iowa manufacturers expect continued growth over the next quarter
Iowa manufacturers continue to have a positive outlook on the state’s economy and expect increased…
Revitalizing global economies starts at home
Revitalizing global economies starts at home Recently, more than 100 policymakers and economic development leaders…
3 guiding principles to wholehearted leadership
In times of change, people naturally look to leaders to chart the course forward. That…
Be a good human…and board member
As the world begins to get back to “normal,” many of us are thinking about…
Keeping broadcast media local in the dereg era
Rick Sellers might be the ultimate business leader in the Corridor. He just sold radio…
Iowa is an example of responsible budgeting
Sound fiscal policy must begin with spending restraint. Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Republican-led Iowa…
Resigning responsibly
Did you know resignation is a process? Some people feel that “I quit!” is the…