Columns
Customer discovery is the essential practice to launch and sustain a business
Did you know that 20% of startups fail within the first year? 50% fail by the end of the third year, and roughly 70% do not survive past five years. When starting a business, founders begin with a set of…
Opinion: Payroll is easy to ignore — until it isn’t
Payroll usually starts out simple. A business hires its first employee. Someone runs payroll every…
Opinion: Why can’t the IRS do our taxes for us?
April 15 will soon be here. Have you filed your taxes yet? That question causes…
Opinion: Protecting community banks as stablecoins go mainstream
If you’ve heard the word “stablecoin” and thought it sounded like something built for Wall…
Opinion: Let’s use cancer reduction methods that work
As a lifelong tobacco control and cancer control advocate, I’ve seen firsthand what truly saves…
Opinion: Preparing for tax season
Tax season is often met with a sense of dread, and it’s no wonder why.…
Opinion: Iowa’s energy future depends on building again
America became a strong and prosperous nation because it built things. We built farms, factories,…
It’s time to trust nonprofits to know their needs
Earlier in my career, I managed a nonprofit arts organization, a professional vocal group. In…
Incentivizing innovation within organizations
Innovation is the lifeblood of competitive organizations, yet consistently fostering it remains a challenge. While…
The ties that bind us: Building a regional future despite challenges from the statehouse
In July of 2024, I attended an event hosted by the CBJ that featured a…
Opening doors to the future, right here at home
Every day, we ask young people one of life’s biggest questions: What do you want…
Who will build the Corridor’s future?
Everywhere you look in the Corridor right now, something big is going up. The Cedar…
Guest column: The Great Wealth Transfer and financial literacy
With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth…
Guest column: Why ABI is challenging Iowa’s pharmacy law
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the voice of Iowa business…
Opinion: CRCSD’s commitment to safety and well-being
I’ve served on the Cedar Rapids Community School Board for six years and have seen…
Opinion: Government spending does not drive economic growth
Iowa has been rated as one of the most fiscally prudent states for several years…
