Opinion

Opinion: Iowa’s flat tax ushers in a new era — it’s time to cut unemployment taxes
This year, Iowa taxpayers will benefit from the 3.8% flat income tax rate. The transition from a high multi-rate progressive tax to a low flat tax will not only allow taxpayers to keep more of their earned income, but it…
The inaugural Rando Corridor Media Audit
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate One of the best and worst things about…
Don’t fear the new year
CBJ Editorial With stock markets at record highs and unemployment near record lows, it seems…
Let’s really merge economic development
CBJ Editorial An old adage says the best time to plant a tree was 20…
Highway 30 bypass brings us together
CBJ Editorial The quiet opening last month of the Highway 30 Mount Vernon-Lisbon Bypass is…
The difference between independent contractors and employees
By Jonathan Schmidt | Guest Column If you run a business, you may have employees…
Real-time research, big-time advantages
By Lynn Manternach | Guest Column The speed of business continues to accelerate. New and…
Don’t forget to ask your employees what they think
By Linda Kuster | Guest Column The customer experience has been a popular business topic…
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…