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Collaborative Growth Initiative launches remote worker incentive program

A new initiative launched by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, aims to attract remote workers to the region through a relocation incentive program. The “MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids”…

Iowa Brewers Guild release new, hazy IPA

The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) has announced its collaborative new beer, the UNIFY Hazy IPA.…

The 2023 Iowa Brewers Guild UNIFY hazy IPA. CREDIT IOWA BREWERS GUILD

The evolution of SEO: A look at one of our greatest tools

The internet drives almost everything we do, both as businesses and as consumers. We communicate,…

2023 Women of Influence: Jill Wilkins

You might find something surprising about Jill Wilkins, the busy chief operating officer for the…

Jill Wilkins

2023 Women of Influence: Sandy Steil

Sandy Steil’s vocation and avocation have led her down markedly different paths in recent years.…

Sandy Steil

2023 Women of Influence: Amy Schulte

Amy Schulte chooses to give back to the community where she grew up — at…

Amy Schulte

Iowa entrepreneur, philanthropist John Pappajohn dies at age 94

John Pappajohn, legendary entrepreneur and the namesake of the University of Iowa’s business building and…

John Pappajohn

WLC hosts Advocates & Allies virtual speaker series

Women Lead Change is hosting the Advocates & Allies virtual speaker series in May featuring…

ChildServe to break ground on Coralville expansion project

Specialty health care provider ChildServe will break ground to double the size of its Coralville…

ChildServe's Coralville facility on October 2021. CREDIT GOOGLE STREET VIEW

Seven effective training questions for managers to identify best qualified candidates

For more than 40 years of recruiting and talent attraction consulting, one constant stood out.…

2023 Women of Influence: Kristin Roberts

It’s often said that having a dream job would consist of doing what you love…

Kristin Roberts

2023 Women of Influence: June Rainbow

If you ask June Rainbow about her accomplishments, she’ll turn the conversation around. She insists…

June Rainbow

WATCH: Highlights from 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes

On April 13, the CBJ hosted its annual 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event. As…

90 Ideas in 90 Minute

Iowa Insurance Division launches Care4Kids Initiative

The Iowa Insurance Division has launched its Care4Kids initiative. Aimed at educating child care directors…

Johnson County officials spotlight development wins

Representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Solon, the University of Iowa and Johnson…

Pinseekers under development in Tiffin, pictured April 17. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Iowa named fifth best state for first-time homebuyers

Iowa has been named the fifth best state for first-time homebuyers with an average down…