Opinion
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 a conversation with a generous supporter, she mentioned that she wanted her donation to the organization to support only its music — and not to…
Your role in normalizing change
Well, that’s different. It must be bad. Well, that’s different. I wonder what that’s…
Look no further than inside yourself for career fulfillment
Having a satisfying career is a continuing process of checking in and being self-aware. A…
Elevate: 2013-present and still going strong
Eight years ago, a group of Iowa business leaders sat at the Association of Business…
The economy is cooking
Just think how strong the economy would be if employers could find all of the…
In-person or remote? How to answer the question
Offices and meetings are not the only thing that moved online during the pandemic. So…
Hiring manager responsiveness makes or breaks talent attraction
Over 40 years of talent attraction, I have experienced hiring managers who were very responsive…
Iowa manufacturers expect continued growth over the next quarter
Iowa manufacturers continue to have a positive outlook on the state’s economy and expect increased…
Transportation HUB USA
One of the Corridor’s most promising industry clusters is transportation and logistics. The newly approved…
Revitalizing global economies starts at home
Revitalizing global economies starts at home Recently, more than 100 policymakers and economic development leaders…
Is regionalism dead?
The Greater Des Moines region has its act together (See the related guest opinion). We…
3 guiding principles to wholehearted leadership
In times of change, people naturally look to leaders to chart the course forward. That…
Be a good human…and board member
As the world begins to get back to “normal,” many of us are thinking about…
Big shoes at Kirkwood
An important economic development position at a key Corridor institution is going to Jasmine Almoayyed.…
Keeping broadcast media local in the dereg era
Rick Sellers might be the ultimate business leader in the Corridor. He just sold radio…
Iowa is an example of responsible budgeting
Sound fiscal policy must begin with spending restraint. Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Republican-led Iowa…