Opinion

Letter to the editor: Cedar Rapids deserves a fair chance to compete
Recently, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) visited Cedar Rapids to explore the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Complex and gather public input regarding our gaming application. I had the privilege of joining many other local residents in…
Durham lays out the challenges ahead
CBJ Editorial Eight Corridor companies and organizations were honored for innovative workforce strategies last week…
The greatest gift for the holidays
By Greg Dardis | Guest Column Oprah Winfrey could do a dramatic reveal in her…
Are you ready for a higher white-collar salary threshold?
By Brenda LaMarche | HR Column Starting Jan. 1, 2020, more than 1 million white…
The right choice on Cargill’s ask
CBJ Editorial Cargill has three manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, where it employs about 600…
Are you at risk of derailing as a leader?
By Gale Mote | Management Column Some leaders demonstrate the right behaviors to keep their…
Filling a void in Corridor leadership
CBJ Editorial Next month we will publish the CBJ’s annual list of the most influential…
Attention-grabbing signage doesn’t always mean ‘good’
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate Your business’ most overlooked media format might be…
Beware of unintended consequences
CBJ Editorial General Mills has a long and important history in Cedar Rapids. Built in…
The future of the Corridor is entrepreneurship
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Entrepreneurship is important for many reasons, from promoting social…
The future of the Corridor is entrepreneurship
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Entrepreneurship is important for many reasons, from promoting social…
Collective effort needed to reach statewide excellence
By Joe Murphy | Guest Column As 2020 approaches, the Iowa Business Council is diligently…
Perfecting your marketing mix
By Betsy McCloskey | Guest Column According to Marketing 101, effective marketing comes down to…
Let’s fix our immigration policy
CBJ Editorial Hass Machlab, Naftaly Stramer, Pankaj Monga, and Tony Golobic – they are just…
Health care consumerism increases value in patient care
By Michelle Niermann | Health Care Column According to a recent Centers for Disease Control…
I just kinda sorta think you should relax about assertive language
By Jen Neumann | Guest Column Somewhere Sheryl Sandberg just shuddered. According to multiple articles…