Opinion
Guest column: Why ABI is challenging Iowa’s pharmacy law
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has served as the voice of Iowa business since our founding in 1903. ABI’s policies are developed annually by more than 300 business leaders and approved by the board of directors. ABI works…
Stoking the fire: How to thoughtfully build a sustainable business plan
When an individual begins to stoke the internal fires of entrepreneurism, there is little that…
Editorial: Marion keeps shining
The accolades for the City of Marion continue to roll in. In the fall, Marion…
2024 predictions in marketing and tech
Looking back on previous predictions and articles, I am sitting at around a B average…
Editorial: ‘Common Sense’ coming to Iowa
Alan Greenspan wrote in his biography, “The battle for capitalism is never won.” We couldn’t…
Rebranding: Is your brand strong enough?
The Iowa landscape, and particularly the Corridor, is peppered with a rich mix of legacy…
Nine ways to gain more from your survey
If you conduct an annual or periodic survey, don’t simply “rinse and repeat,” like many…
Iowa secretary of agriculture: Making an impact in 2023
2023 marked 100 years since the Iowa Legislature created the position of Iowa Secretary of…
Pay your team to innovate in 2024
I spend a lot of time thinking about technology and the future (and yes, not…
Editorial: Thanks Caitlin Clark
Even casual observers of NCAA women’s basketball understand how University of Iowa women’s basketball star…
The New ‘Rules’ of business etiquette in the 2020s
Does it seem like the rules of doing business are constantly changing? One minute, it’s…
Engelmann fills another niche
There are few people in the Corridor over the past 20 years who have supported…
Iowa football and what stays the same
There’s a great little tradition in Iowa City called the Monday Morning Quarterback Club. Local…
Why smart businesses should invest in marketing despite inflation
As high inflation continues to loom large over the United States, it’s a natural reaction…
Aegon doubles down in Cedar Rapids
When Corridor business leader Pat Baird retired as CEO of Aegon USA in 2010, his…
Focused partnerships; focused growth
Regional collaboration, with a focus on public-private partnerships, fuels economic vitality. That was the resounding…
