Area college presidents discuss present and future
By Angela Holmes
CEDAR RAPIDS—Although the panelists at the CBJ’s “Future of Higher Education” forum represented schools ranging from the state’s largest public university to...
Acumen finds opportunity in health care uncertainty
By Dave DeWitte
In its first two years, Acumen Benefit Advisors in Cedar Rapids has grown rapidly, not just in spite of the 2010 passage...
Technology transforms farmers markets in Iowa
By Cindy Hadish
CEDAR RAPIDS—Jason Grimm doesn’t perceive a technological divide when it comes to Iowa’s produce farmers.
Mr. Grimm, 29, a founder of the Iowa...
Q&A: Bruce Rastetter
President, Iowa Board of Regents
Interview by CBJ Editorial Board
As CEO of Summit Group, based in Alden, Bruce Rastetter oversees a variety of diverse interests...
CBJ honors Forty Under 40
The annual Forty under 40 awards recognize forty leaders under the age of 40 who are making a difference in the Corridor. Nominations were taken...
Iowa Lean Consortium builds support network
By Katie Mills Giorgio
CEDAR RAPIDS—Individuals across the state of Iowa working to implement Lean principles and practices in the workplace have teamed up to...
Kirkwood introduces Washington Regional Center
By Emery Styron
“Opportunity: Next right,” reads the billboard on Highway 1, just north of Kirkwood Community College’s new $9 million Washington County Regional Center.
What...
Stuff Etc. capitalizes on recycling mentality
By Angela Holmes
CORALVILLE—By responding to market demands and providing stellar customer service, Mary Sundblad has grown her retail business into one of the largest...