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Addressing Iowa’s health care provider shortage through design

The data is clear. There’s an alarming shortage in Iowa’s health care workforce, and it’s time we start utilizing unique solutions to fix the issue – such as architecture. Last year, Iowa ranked 44th in the nation for patient-to-physician ratio…

10 years of NewBoCo: Transforming Iowa’s economy through collaboration and cutting-edge tech

At NewBoCo’s tenth anniversary, we are celebrating our successes — and confronting the challenges ahead.…

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Opinion: Why AI isn’t replacing my business (yet)

“I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my…

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A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities

As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…

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Driving strategic growth for your company with a fractional CMO

Ten years ago there was little conversation about fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs). Today, it’s…

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New Leader Manufacturing: Lessons learned from 85 years in business

In 1939, Highway Equipment Company was founded, making high-quality road maintenance equipment. In 2024, New…

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Opinion: Hispanic entrepreneurship is at the forefront of the American business boom

Each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as…

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Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward

Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…

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Every cent counts with Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith

Why is money called dough? Because everybody “kneads” it.  Everyone’s financial goals and timelines are…

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Opinion: Cedar Crossing is the best option for Iowa’s economic growth

As a lifelong Cedar Rapidian, I’ve spent much of my career focused on activities that…

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Who owns your marketing data?

Too many marketing agencies are black holes when it comes to client data. They’re pulling…

Opinion: The fiscal policy of Governor Reynolds brings stability and optimism

The May 2024 NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey demonstrated that not only are small…

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AI companies are running out of fuel, your content will fill the tank

The AI Space Race has boosted the S&P and NASDAQ indices, leads headlines in business…

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Penny for your thoughts with State Treasurer Roby Smith

Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans…

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Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths

Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…

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Opinion: Caitlin Clark would do for the BIG3 what she did for Iowa’s economy

Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league just offered University of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark $5 million to…

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