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NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization today (April 8) shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses – and for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code.…

Paulson Electric flows to the fourth generation

Ron Olson, former president of Paulson Electric (left) stands with his daughter Mindy Olson, vice…

OPN projects accompany new Iowa City office

An exterior rendering of the new Hancher Auditorium, designed by OPN Architects and Pelli Clarke…

Engagement key for job fair success

A student listens to a recruiter during a recent career fair at the University of…

Nolte named Corridor’s Most Influential for 2015

ICAD Group’s Mark Nolte voted Corridor’s most influential person for 2015   By Angela Holmes…

Tales from the startup front

Jason Hall, founder of Moxie Solar, and Scott Ramspott, founder of Spotix, discuss lessons learned…

IC reps visit Belgium to push cycling bid

By Chase Castle [email protected]   Following this past weekend’s annual Jingle Cross race, the wheels…

ISU’s manufacturing ambassador keeping busy in CR

David Freeman, Iowa State University’s first Cedar Rapids liaison, stands with the tower grain bins…

Startup Weekend offers support, networking

Participants at Startup Weekend IC debate various business ideas during the Friday night session.  PHOTO…

Q&A: Nick Gerhart

Nick Gerhart, Iowa Insurance Commissioner By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Nick Gerhart was appointed insurance commissioner…

Honoring workforce innovation

CBJ’s inaugural Workforce Awards recognize 12 Corridor employers for efforts   By Dave DeWitte [email protected]

FSB keeps it neighborly

Brothers Gene Neighbor, FSB president and CEO, Doug Neighbor, vice chairman, and Kent Neighbor, chairman,…

Corridor community banks not ready for ‘endangered’ list

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   Small community banks are hanging on in the Corridor, despite…

Builders question cost of proposed CR topsoil policy

Houses under development on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, shown on a recent morning.…

Community Financial Corp. in bid to acquire Linn County State Bank

The Linn County State Bank branch at 1295 Blairs Ferry Road, Marion. By Dave DeWitte…

Lock that data up

Loras Evan of RSM US LLP discusses cybersecurity during the CBJ’s Nov. 4 Power Breakfast.…