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Opinion: Government spending does not drive economic growth
Iowa has been rated as one of the most fiscally prudent states for several years running, due to sound tax and spending policies. Yet thanks in part to a recent downturn in the agricultural economy, economic growth in the state…
Designing companies with the customer in mind
Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) have been active in the Corridor for well over a decade.…
The rise of the social media de-influencer
In the ever-changing world of social media marketing, there has been an unexpected twist to…
Do your managers achieve employee engagement through clever coaching?
In my speech “Make Your Company Roar (Recruit, Onboard, Actuate, Retain) Top Performers,” the “A”…
Real business value: Gain traction for your business with EOS
Now that your vision, mission, brand, and strategic objectives are clear, it’s time to drive…
Employers should take a stand for mental health
Mental Health Awareness Month was first observed in the United States in May 1949 and…
How retirement plans could set your business apart
Americans as a whole aren’t saving nearly enough for retirement. In recent years, this has…
The evolution of SEO: A look at one of our greatest tools
The internet drives almost everything we do, both as businesses and as consumers. We communicate,…
Seven effective training questions for managers to identify best qualified candidates
For more than 40 years of recruiting and talent attraction consulting, one constant stood out.…
IowaWORKS – Connecting veterans to businesses
Did you know that IowaWORKS can help your business recruit veterans who may have specialized…
What is the most important step in the talent attraction process? The lowly job description
Why is the job description the most important step in the recruiting process? Let us…
Disasters have killed just-in-time supply chains; time to develop something more agile
Empty shelves have become a common sight in American stores. Toilet paper, cough syrup, baby…
How we can continue to thrive
I recently gave a presentation to an area Rotary club about the work of our…
Real business value: Your ‘what’ and business strategy
What does your business do, how do you do it and for whom? How should…
The resurgence of print advertising
The demise of print media has long been forecasted. While many of these predictions have…
IBC legislative priorities increases state’s competitiveness
With the first month of 2023 concluded, the Iowa Business Council’s (IBC) state legislative priorities…
