News
How tariffs may impact Iowa’s economy: UI economist explains trade risks
The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international trade negotiations. In basic terms, a tariff is a tax on the import of a good from another country, and is usually paid by the…
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…
CR, Linn County consider proposals for Knutson, Mott buildings
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS—The Cedar Rapids City Council will consider proposals for redeveloping one…
Fitness events incorporate the holidays to attract participants
By Angela Holmes As autumn progresses and winter looms ahead, outdoor fitness event organizers in…
Washington industries creative in effort to attract skilled workers
By Emery Styron How hard is it for growing businesses to find skilled workers in…
IC’s Ped Mall goes upscale with new boutiques and shops
By Adam Moore IOWA CITY—If you were walking through the Dubuque Street portion of the…
SBA approves $7.5 million in small business loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…
Transit or transportation, funding’s a problem
By Dave DeWitte Iowa is not only having trouble funding upkeep of roads and bridges,…
Jones regional goes under the knife
By Dave DeWitte ANAMOSA—When UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center opened the doors to…
Summit results in Iowa Black Business Consortium
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Organizers of the 2014 Iowa Black Business Summit created exactly what…
