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 a topic and concept that has accelerated nearly as...
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 Leader Manufacturing is celebrating our 85th anniversary making innovative...
CBJ editorial: Johnson County Conservation Bond makes sense
The Corridor is a great place for families and businesses. But how can we make it better?
Years ago, economic development officials started touting trails...
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 a time to recognize the many contributions, diverse cultures,...
CBJ editorial: Cedar Rapids’ data center mojo continues
The economic development momentum for Cedar Rapids continues with the announcement of another data center coming to the Big Cedar Industrial Center near the...
Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward
Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve witnessed tremendous technological integration across Iowa’s key industries —...
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...
Reflecting on 20 years in Iowa: How Cedar Rapids shaped our family and future
Karl and LaNisha Cassell have written this joint column as a farewell, following Ms. Cassell’s announced departure from the African American Museum of Iowa,...
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 different, especially when saving and using money for education. Learning...
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...