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Opinion: Why businesses should learn about IAble

Whether you operate on Main Street or in a multi-state network, your business has an influence, not just on your employees, but on your community as a whole. As our state’s economy continues to grow and diversify, so too should…

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…

Acknowledging burnout is important first step

By Brooks Jackson / Health Care Column For many of us, the arrival of spring…

The Corridor isn’t full

CBJ Editorial  We are disappointed in the political discourse surrounding immigration.   A well-functioning immigration system is important…

Finding the sweet spot when giving back

By Anna Patty / Guest Column I spent more than a decade working for nonprofits before going…

What keeps Iowa farmland values steady?

By Ben Isaacson and Maurie Cashman / Guest Column  The demand for food due to…

Navigating workplace politics

By Scott Rude / Guest Column Climbing the corporate ladder is a worthy goal. But…