Opinion
CBJ editorial: Anne Parmley is our most influential pick
A hearty congratulations to Marty Lenss for being voted the most influential business leader in the Corridor by CBJ readers. As we are wont to do, we also like to have our editorial team select someone who we think is…
Addressing FUD and anger in the workplace
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) have a direct influence on behavior. Many businesses are currently…
Changing the health care landscape
The landscape of the region’s ultra-competitive health care industry got a jolt last week when…
Iowa Insurance Division launches SmartHER Money
As your state government agency, the Insurance Division is here to help provide financial literacy…
Understanding employees can make or break your organization
Even in the last two years, so much has changed and continues to evolve with…
Winnebago’s troubling move
The iconic Winnebago Industries, based in Forest City, Iowa, announced last week that its corporate…
FFA cultivates future leaders
Fair season in Iowa brings generations together to celebrate the hard work of those involved…
Making growth a priority
The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor region is growing. Unfortunately, that isn’t something most of the…
Using fear as fuel in your communication
Traditional public speaking training has failed. I recently spoke with a potential client who wanted…
Lights! Camera! ACTION! To find your next career
Think of your career search as making a movie of your efforts. You are the…
Manage your expectations and trust your gut
Wait a minute … I thought we were supposed to be getting on the other…
What the record high 10.1 million job openings means for the economic recovery
The worker shortage crisis has kicked into another gear. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)…
MediRevv’s amazing success
Typically, when a locally owned and headquartered company is acquired by a company headquartered elsewhere,…
Making the right match
This is regarding the July 26 column in the CBJ referencing a recent survey from…
Banking on small transaction marketing
When it comes to media savviness, we can all learn a thing or two from…
Alliant Energy helps to rebuild derecho-impacted communities, ensures reliable and resilient service
At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build strong communities. That purpose…