Opinion

The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants in an effort to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow Program.

Manufacturing the future: How Kirkwood is adapting higher education to serve industry and students

Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, and its future success depends on how well we align education with rapidly evolving industry needs. That’s a responsibility we take seriously at Kirkwood Community College. As technologies shift and workforce…

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…

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CBJ editorial: Johnson County Conservation Bond makes sense

The Corridor is a great place for families and businesses. But how can we make…

Johnson County Conservation bond

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…

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CBJ editorial: Cedar Rapids’ data center mojo continues

The economic development momentum for Cedar Rapids continues with the announcement of another data center…

QTS data center

Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward

Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…

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CBJ editorial: IUC makes bad policy

The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) changed its name to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) on…

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…

The Cassell family

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…

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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…

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Opinion: Cedar Crossing is the best option for Iowa’s economic growth

As a lifelong Cedar Rapidian, I’ve spent much of my career focused on activities that…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

Six months of dedication and resilience: UI Health Care and Mercy Iowa City integration

Half a year ago, we began an important journey when Mercy Iowa City joined University…

New door decals unveiled as UIHC takes on Mercy Iowa City operations.

CBJ editorial: Iowa’s tax climate improves, employment remains steady and Pientok retires

Iowa’s business tax climate improves The Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate rankings from 2018…

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CBJ editorial: Ortberg to the rescue

Robert “Kelly” Ortberg could become the Caitlin Clark of aerospace leaders if he is able…

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The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Memories from the first editor

Asked to remember the most memorable stories during my tenure as the first editor of…

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The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Creating a legacy

Earlier this year the Corridor Business Journal was referred to as a “legacy” media company…