Opinion

Guest column: The Great Wealth Transfer and financial literacy
With the projected transfer of wealth to reach $124 trillion by 2048, the Great Wealth Transfer is among us, presenting both challenges and opportunities for individuals and their families at every socioeconomic level. This transition underscores the urgent need for…
Opinion: Kirkwood Community College is bridging the gap
In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood…

Opinion: The power of storytelling for tomorrow’s business leaders
Today, we have more technology in our pockets than the astronauts took with them to…

CBJ editorial: End of an era
Two of Iowa’s most influential business advocates are retiring later this month after nearly half…

CBJ editorial: South Dakota pipeline law fails
We were pleased to learn that the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through wide areas of…

10 years of NewBoCo: Transforming Iowa’s economy through collaboration and cutting-edge tech
At NewBoCo’s tenth anniversary, we are celebrating our successes — and confronting the challenges ahead.…

Opinion: Why AI isn’t replacing my business (yet)
“I know I’ve made some very poor decisions recently, but I can give you my…

CBJ editorial: Denise Jamieson is our most influential pick
We congratulate Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell for being selected by our readers as the…

A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities
As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…

Driving strategic growth for your company with a fractional CMO
Ten years ago there was little conversation about fractional Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs). Today, it’s…

New Leader Manufacturing: Lessons learned from 85 years in business
In 1939, Highway Equipment Company was founded, making high-quality road maintenance equipment. In 2024, New…

CBJ editorial: Johnson County Conservation Bond makes sense
The Corridor is a great place for families and businesses. But how can we make…

Opinion: Hispanic entrepreneurship is at the forefront of the American business boom
Each year from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as…

CBJ editorial: Cedar Rapids’ data center mojo continues
The economic development momentum for Cedar Rapids continues with the announcement of another data center…

Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward
Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…

CBJ editorial: IUC makes bad policy
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) changed its name to the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) on…






