Opinion
Opinion: Cedar Crossing is the best option for Iowa’s economic growth
As a lifelong Cedar Rapidian, I’ve spent much of my career focused on activities that generate economic growth in Iowa and specifically, the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area. As head of economic development for the Chamber of Commerce, I was part…
Future investing needs global perspective
By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial In previous commentaries, I shared my perspective on investing…
Lift off for retirement with personal savings
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial Decades ago, workers could count on a company pension,…
Preparing for your estate plan
By Don Johnson / Guest Editorial What do I need to bring with me to…
When your team spirit is in a rut
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial It is easy for a team to experience occasional…
Raising capital: A primer for start-up companies
By Bill Daly / Guest Editorial Iowa’s Creative Corridor has established a start-up community that…
Get emotional: It’s the logical thing to do
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial It’s time to get emotional when it comes to…
Relationships: who you know is what you know
By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial In my last column, we examined the nature of…
Networking tips for success
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Experts agree that networking is a must for every…
Home builders have new requirements
By Marty Stoll / Guest Editorial Home builders have new obligations under the revised mechanic’s…
The unnatural focus on overhead costs in nonprofits
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial We’d never expect our public works departments to routinely…
Public speaking 101: the secret to eye contact
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial You’ve seen them all: the dart, the scan, the…
Seven compelling reasons to spend less and save more
By Tim Hawkins / Guest Editorial We can’t control bond yields, stock prices or inflation.…
Gold a precious metal throughout time
By Tom Anderson / Guest Editorial Gold, one of the most precious of metals, has…
The relationship between passion and success
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial After one of my training sessions this past week,…
Fair, effective tax rates could re-ignite small-business job creation
By Dan Danner / Guest Editorial American small-business owners are rightly proud of their reputation…