Opinion

The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Creating a legacy
Earlier this year the Corridor Business Journal was referred to as a “legacy” media company in a guest column published in another regional media outlet. It was not meant to be a compliment. But what that backhanded legacy reference indicated…
Three steps to an effective elevator speech
By Greg Dardis/Consulting Have you ever left a social function with the nagging suspicion that, despite…
Long-term savings questions to consider
By Tim Hawkins/Consulting Financial professionals often follow two rules of thumb when providing clients with…
Firearm rights and limitations
By Bob Elliott / Guest Editorial We know our constitution and its supporting law enforcement…
Common sense employee recruitment strategies
By Gale Mote/Consulting As an employer, would you offer $4,000 to a new employee to quit…
Helping high-potentials avoid transition pitfalls
By Daniel Portes/Consulting A message popped up on my phone this morning reminding me of…
Appoint Kelly to Eight Circuit
By Jennifer Smith / Guest Editorial If appointed, Jane Kelly would be the first woman…
It’s not about you, it’s about the customer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting You know it’s all about the customers, right? So why is your marketing…
It’s not about you, it’s about the customer
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting You know it’s all about the customers, right? So why is your marketing…
Six steps to tune your personal performance
By John Langhorne/Consulting January is over, so much for all those New Year’s resolutions, except those you…
Why a casino is bad for Linn County business
By Scott Stines / Guest Editorial Linn County residents vote March 5 on a proposed…
It’s time Linn County
By Steve Gray and Drew Skogman / Guest Editorial On March 5, we will have…
Rising costs remain a health-care concern
By Tim Charles / Health Care CEO Employers are challenged to implement strategies and look…
Have a plan for retirement
By Tim Hawkins If you want to retire with confidence, you need to have and follow…
Scholarships crucial educating future leaders
By Lynette L. Marshall / Guest Editorial Rachel Revelez is the first person in her…
Mastering the four pillars of effective mentoring
By Gale Mote/Consulting An extremely effective way to develop professional skills is to find a mentor who…

