Opinion
Opinion: Talk is cheap – and Iowans are paying with their lives
There are a number of variations on the colloquialism of “talk is cheap.” Unfortunately, this phrase characterizes what our state government has done to arrest Iowa’s alarming increase in cancer incidence rates over the past year. Bills providing state funding…
Editorial: Cedar Rapids’ momentum
Cedar Rapids is running on (mostly) all cylinders right now. The landing of the Sub-Zero…
Employers encouraged to complete Kirkwood’s Skills Talent Report
In February 1999, the “Skills 2000 Commission Report: Assessment of Major Employers’ Skill and Employment…
Deep customer knowledge key to marketing success
With so many dramatic shifts in marketing over the last decade, the goal of influencing…
Labor shortages killing many industries
In May 2022, after 70 years of operations, the nation’s last Howard Johnson restaurant closed…
Editorial: Double down on shipping and logistics
The recent Fastest Growing Companies list further illustrates the Corridor’s success and continued opportunity within…
Gracefully resigning after accepting a new job offer
The editor of my book, “Expect Success! The Science of the Over 50 Career Search,”…
Poll: Small business owners support taking action to ensure LGBTQ+ inclusion
During Pride Month in June, most small business owners believe it is important to support…
Editorial: Celebrating Fastest Growing Companies
The Corridor Business Journal was privileged to host the 15th annual Fastest Growing Companies awards…
A look at the 2022 Johnson County Economic Development Plan
Johnson County recently adopted a 2022 Economic Development Plan that focuses on opportunities for the…
Creating and sharing content that connects
Today the average consumer is overwhelmed by a never-ending supply of TikTok videos, memes, Facebook…
Drivers of real estate values
As a key part of our business, we collect and analyze trends in real estate…
Opinion: Cancel the ICR Iowa brand
When a business has a product, service or brand that isn’t being embraced, typically leaders…
Teaching children to save good practice for adulthood
Teaching a child good savings habits is essential for any financial foundation as an adult.…
Guest column: Overcome scotomas before they become brick walls
Here’s your new business word of the day: Scotoma. Usually a medical term, a scotoma…
Opinion: The Iowa Caucuses need Obama
We were disappointed that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) no longer guarantees that Iowa will…