Opinion

Year-end financial goals: small steps, big impact
“The two most powerful warriors are patience and time.” This quote by Leo Tolstoy reminds people to view time as a precious commodity and treat it as an asset to be well-managed. When I think about this quote, I think…
Supercharge your company with a new CRM
By Jen Neumann | Tech Column Excel spreadsheets, handwritten notes, emailing yourself details about a…
Pitching in for quality of life
CBJ Editorial A first pitch and opening ceremony were held last week for the first…
Local TV news needs a whiteboard session
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate The time is right for local TV news…
Mental health: A critical consideration for society
By Michelle Niermann | Health Care Column In May, we recognized Mental Health Month. Mental…
Private dollars fuel a building boom
CBJ Editorial The Corridor had a rip-roaring multi-billion dollar construction boom after the floods of…
Innovation – with or without us
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Innovation happens every day in companies and classrooms, on…
Whistle while you work: 4 ways to be happier in your job
By Greg Dardis | Consulting Column Fifty-three percent of Americans are unhappy at work, according…
Putting EdTech center-stage
CBJ Editorial Several years ago there was a visioning process — now defunct— led by UI President Bruce Harreld, Rockwell Collins…
It’s time to get real (with your branding)
By Lynn Manternach | Guest Column There’s a lot of buzz these days about brand…
How to resolve a contractual dispute
By Jonathan Schmidt | Law Column In life, we make certain plans and agreements. Sometimes,…
Keeping SouthGate in a Corridor family
CBJ Editorial Whenever there is an acquisition of a locally owned company, there tends to…
What does Google look for when ranking webpages?
By Sherry Bonelli | Guest Column The goal for any business with a website is…
A salute to those covering the Corridor
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate Journalists of the Corridor, you’ve chosen a career…
UFG’s gift to Cedar Rapids
CBJ Editorial UFG Insurance is one of the most philanthropic companies in the Corridor. The…
Can you please find coworkers I can actually work with?
By Gale Mote / Guest Column I am sure you all know the mantra from…