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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…

A silver living to the United Technologies deal

CBJ Editorial  The acquisition and integration of Rockwell Collins by United Technologies Corp. (UTC) has…

Master the art of employee performance reviews

By Brenda LaMarche / HR Column  Addressing employee performance is one of the most important…

Writing for shorter attention spans

By Jen Neumann / Marketing Column  Have you ever shown up for an event or…

The secret to speaking well: listening well

By Greg Dardis / Consulting Column I made a statement in my last column that…

Don’t silo your customer data and insights

By Linda Kuster / Marketing Column There are so many channels today for gathering customer…

Don’t silo your customer data and insights

By Linda Kuster / Marketing Column There are so many channels today for gathering customer…

Looking at all factors when choosing health care

By Judith Johnson-Mekota | Health Care column Health care in America is constantly changing. As…

Making your sales proposal a winner

By John Graham / Sales Column To put the importance of proposals in proper perspective, they…

The trust crisis in marketing

By Lynn Manternach / Marketing Column We’re in the midst of a consumer trust crisis.…

Job skills that matter most in the Corridor

By Gale Mote / Management Column There has been much conversation locally, in our state…

Picture this: Compelling local media images

By Joe Coffey / The Fifth Estate Corridor media outlets, please figure out how to…

Family business transitions critical to regional health

By Maurie Cashman / Consulting Column When it comes to envisioning a healthier region, how…

Personal, professional partnerships strengthen all

By Sean Williams / Guest Column There are people who believe in going it alone…

Reflecting on career lessons learned

By Gale Mote / Guest Column Would you do anything differently? It’s a question I…

Reflecting on career lessons learned

By Gale Mote / Guest Column Would you do anything differently? It’s a question I…