Opinion
What I’ve learned about Iowa manufacturing after 100 conversations
The best manufacturers aren’t defined by what they make. They’re defined by how they develop people. Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of interviewing more than 100 manufacturing leaders across Iowa, first as host of The Iowa…
Opinion: Preparing for tax season
Tax season is often met with a sense of dread, and it’s no wonder why.…
Opinion: Iowa’s energy future depends on building again
America became a strong and prosperous nation because it built things. We built farms, factories,…
Iowa must pass legislation to protect teachers
The Iowa legislative session is underway, and growing interest among some legislators in passing legislation…
It’s time to trust nonprofits to know their needs
Earlier in my career, I managed a nonprofit arts organization, a professional vocal group. In…
Incentivizing innovation within organizations
Innovation is the lifeblood of competitive organizations, yet consistently fostering it remains a challenge. While…
The ties that bind us: Building a regional future despite challenges from the statehouse
In July of 2024, I attended an event hosted by the CBJ that featured a…
CBJ editorial: Anne Parmley is our most influential pick
A hearty congratulations to Marty Lenss for being voted the most influential business leader in…
Opening doors to the future, right here at home
Every day, we ask young people one of life’s biggest questions: What do you want…
CBJ editorial: A big deal for MidWestOne
In one of the region’s biggest news stories of the year, Green Bay, Wisconsin-based Nicolet…
Who will build the Corridor’s future?
Everywhere you look in the Corridor right now, something big is going up. The Cedar…
Guest column: The Great Wealth Transfer and financial literacy
With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth…
CBJ editorial: Doing the right thing
“Don’t be evil” was the unofficial motto of Google during its early years. In 2015,…
Guest column: Why ABI is challenging Iowa’s pharmacy law
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the voice of Iowa business…
CBJ editorial: Sierra Club gets it wrong on Duane Arnold
We are entering what many call the fourth industrial revolution. The first three revolutions were…
Opinion: CRCSD’s commitment to safety and well-being
I’ve served on the Cedar Rapids Community School Board for six years and have seen…
