CBJ editorial: IUC makes bad policy
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) changed its name to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) on July 1, as part of a state government reorganization...
The Corridor’s long-term success relies on its access to great health care
One differentiator in the long-term success of any region is talent attraction and retention. Another is access to great health care.
The Corridor has great...
CBJ editorial: Iowa’s tax climate improves, employment remains steady and Pientok retires
Iowa’s business tax climate improves
The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate rankings from 2018 to 2024 show that Iowa has made huge improvements, Iowa...
CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue
Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able to successfully navigate the turnaround of beleaguered Boeing, an...
Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will jointly reapply for a gaming license with the Iowa...
CBJ editorial: CID keeps getting better
The Eastern Iowa Airport’s third annual “State of Your Airport” event on June 18 highlighted that the airport is doing very well, but cautioned...
Workforce initiatives taking shape in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City
The need to attract and retain young professionals in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor (and nearly every other region of the country) has become...
Editorial: Mount Mercy’s unique partnership with St. Ambrose
It has been reported frequently in the media that the higher education business model is being challenged and that not a lot of innovation...
Editorial: ACT’s next phase
American College Testing, known as ACT, has been a powerful member of the Iowa City and Corridor’s regional business community for decades.
But will its...
CBJ editorial: Joe Walder passes, P&G’s importance to Iowa City
There have only been a handful of billionaire creators in the Corridor, people who have founded or brought nascent businesses to exceed $1 billion...