Opinion

CBJ editorial: Making progress in Johnson County
The private sector in Johnson County has taken a back seat to the successes in Cedar Rapids and Linn County over the past several years. Johnson County stalwarts like ACT, Pearson and the Mercy Iowa City have all dwindled or…
A solid leadership choice at ICAD
CBJ Editorial When Joe Raso resigned as president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD)…
Small businesses need more relief
CBJ EDITORIAL Federal relief money to blunt the impact of the COVID-19 crisis is starting…
Why EDI&E matters now more than ever
Guest Column | By Alfred Ramirez, Sarika Bhakta, Anthony Arrington, Nicholas Ford and Joe Coffey…
Why EDI&E matters now more than ever
Guest Column | By Alfred Ramirez, Sarika Bhakta, Anthony Arrington, Nicholas Ford and Joe Coffey…
Understanding changing needs in times of crisis
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the behaviors of customers…
Letter: More clarity (and funding) needed for PPP
The COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the global economy and its impact on Corridor businesses and…
Positive actions your small business can take now
By Brenda LaMarche | HR Column The entire country has been affected by the coronavirus…
Raytheon era begins at Collins Aerospace
CBJ Editorial The merger of Raytheon Co. and United Technologies Corp. on April 3 ushered…
A long April
CBJ Editorial Some businesses are experiencing a massive slowdown or near complete cessation of operations,…
COVID-19 reshaping media world
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate While many types of businesses are waiting for…
Boost your odds with a financial crisis plan
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Crisis management plans are critical to sound business planning,…
Get help for pandemic stress
CBJ Editorial Entrepreneurs and business owners tend to be self-sufficient – “get government out of…
Make casino site a downtown catalyst
CBJ Editorial In early 2000s the city of Iowa City had a prime piece of…
Trolls can be beneficial if you know how to use them
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate If you want your company’s online platforms to…
City leadership fills a void
CBJ Editorial We don’t live in a perfectly cohesive region, but fortunately that hasn’t been…




