Opinion

Jasmine Almoayyed, Kirkwood

Opinion: Kirkwood Community College is bridging the gap

In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood Community College is at the forefront of this transformation. In addition to offering standard degree programs, we are deeply committed to bridging the gap between…

Think like a customer or lose the sale

By John Graham  | Guest Column “Don’t fall into the trap of thinking like a…

Keeping track on the Inc. 5000

CBJ Editorial We were agog at the record 1,263.7 percent growth that the CBJ’s 2019…

The secret sauce: How to become a more self-aware leader 

By Greg Dardis | Guest Column It’s going to be twice as hard to qualify…

Do you know how your customers are shopping?

By Linda Kuster | Guest Column Much of what we hear about the state of…

A safe bet on sports betting

CBJ Editorial  Iowa was the first state in the nation to legalize modern riverboat gambling…

Embracing a disruptive force in Amazon

CBJ Editorial Iowa City Area Development Group President Mark Nolte stated what now seems obvious…

Helpful tips for receiving constructive feedback

By Gale Mote | Guest Column Let’s be truthful – no one likes to receive…

The debate we should be having about immigrants

By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Immigrants contribute to business in the United States in…

How we talk about diversity is changing

By Christine Hawes | Guest Column Ed. note: This column first appeared as part of…

Improving health with outcome-based strategies

By Sean Williams | Health Care Column In its simplest terms, improving population health means…

Transportation bellwethers point up

CBJ Editorial The transportation industry is a leading economic bellwether because it shows the exchange…

Who needs tough questions when you have likes?

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate When your grandmother says “Well, you know what…

Tough questions for ICR Iowa

CBJ Editorial  When the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and the Cedar Rapids Metro…

Economic optimism holds for major Iowa companies

By Georgia Van Gundy | Guest Column As we reflect on state workforce trends and…

How social media is humanizing journalism

By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate “Welcome to the team, meteorologist Kalie Pluchel. Like…