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Leader’s library: Leadership books to help beat burnout

For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Corridor Business Journal asked the Cedar Rapids Public Library to recommend books that address burnout, workplace well-being, and mindful leadership. Materials Librarian Allison Zordell curated this thoughtful list, which offers practical strategies and fresh…

$17.5 million Depot to energize NewBo

By Dave DeWitte A $17.5 million development proposed for a city-owned brownfield site promises to…

SBA approves $8.4 million in small business loans in October

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…

Iowa Startup Accelerator grads show off their progress

By Adam Moore Maybe it was the animated rockets set in a continual launch pattern…

Driving on a new mission

By Cindy Hadish Work wasn’t the same for Kurt Gudenkauf after he returned from his…

Area college presidents discuss present and future

By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Although the panelists at the CBJ’s “Future of Higher Education” forum…

Acumen finds opportunity in health care uncertainty

By Dave DeWitte In its first two years, Acumen Benefit Advisors in Cedar Rapids has…

Pella developer plans Coralville’s first senior living co-op

By Dave DeWitte As Ewing Land Development prepares to develop the first independent living co-op…

Technology transforms farmers markets in Iowa

By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS—Jason Grimm doesn’t perceive a technological divide when it comes to…

Q&A: Bruce Rastetter

President, Iowa Board of Regents Interview by CBJ Editorial Board   As CEO of Summit…

CBJ honors Forty Under 40

The annual Forty under 40 awards recognize forty leaders under the age of 40 who are…

Iowa Lean Consortium builds support network

By Katie Mills Giorgio CEDAR RAPIDS—Individuals across the state of Iowa working to implement Lean…

Kirkwood introduces Washington Regional Center

By Emery Styron “Opportunity: Next right,” reads the billboard on Highway 1, just north of…

Expert to discuss how politics sway accounting standards

By Dave DeWitte Accounting historian Stephen Zeff says many of us don’t understand the implications…

Stuff Etc. capitalizes on recycling mentality

By Angela Holmes CORALVILLE—By responding to market demands and providing stellar customer service, Mary Sundblad…

Social Brand Forum offers advice

By Ashley Levitt Social media is a whole other world. Like any world, it has…