Forecasting the business trends of 2017
Compiled by Adam Moore
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In early December, we asked a handful of Corridor business leaders from various sectors for the trends they would be watching...
Crews break ground for Chauncey tower in Iowa City
A rendering of the coming Chauncey tower, shown here from Gilbert and Washington streets. The building will feature retail space, Class A office space,...
TrueNorth CEO Duane Smith’s latest venture is a classic
Duane Smith, owner of Classic Enterprises, discusses a Ford Mustang convertible restoration project with Adam Hay, one of the company's eight employees, at the...
Nancy Kasparek voted 2016 Most Influential Person in the Corridor
By Angela Holmes / [email protected]
Nancy Kasparek’s first appearance on the CBJ’s Most Influential Person in the Corridor list is an impressive accomplishment, especially considering...
Taking Iowa fashion to the next level
More than 300 people attended the Sleigh the Runway fashion show, held Dec. 1 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention...
Taking Iowa fashion to the next level
More than 300 people attended the Sleigh the Runway fashion show, held Dec. 1 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention...
An Entrepreneurial Forum discusses keys to success
Panelists Cheri Hochstetler, Kevonte' Martin-Manley and Stephanie Nesseth discuss entrepreneurial challenges during the CBJ's Dec. 7 event. At right is moderator Larry Helling, of...
Beranek named CBJ’s 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year
Gerald Beranek, of BeraTek Industries, accepting the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year award from the CBJ. PHOTO CHASE CASTLE
By Adam Moore
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Gerald Beranek, founder and...
Corridor entrepreneur finds opportunities with chain
By Dave DeWitte
When John Chadima of Marion decided in 2013 to go into business after a career in university athletics administration, he faced a...
Demand grows for Corridor apprenticeship programs
Third-year apprentice Chris Nicholson of Coralville practices stick-welding a steel plate at the Plumbers & Pipefitters Union's Joint Apprenticeship Training Center in Cedar Rapids. ...