Opinion
Letter to the editor: Cedar Rapids deserves a fair chance to compete
Recently, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) visited Cedar Rapids to explore the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Complex and gather public input regarding our gaming application. I had the privilege of joining many other local residents in…
Effective strategic planning for your organization
By Regenia Bailey/Consulting Ensuring effective planning for an organization is one of the functional responsibilities…
Today’s teens need fiscal education
By Brad Baldwin / Guest Editorial In the coming months, millions of American teens will…
Today’s teens need fiscal education
By Brad Baldwin / Guest Editorial In the coming months, millions of American teens will…
The winners and losers of tax day
By Dan Danner / Guest Editorial The good news is that business is terrific right…
Getting good at resolving conflict
By Gale Mote/Consulting The ability to engage in healthy conflict conversations is an essential skill…
Affordable health insurance for Iowa small businesses
By Stephene Moore and Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial For years, we had a health…
You are invited to the content-marketing party
By Lynn Manternach/Consulting Have you been waiting for an invite to the cool new marketing approach,…
An Opportunity for Continued Growth
By Gov. Terry Branstad / Guest Editorial Iowans are thankful for those who give their…
A personal model of professional leadership
By John Langhorne/Consulting Not-so-many years ago, I was at a professional meeting and an academic…
Strong organizations require effective boards
By Regenia Bailey/Consulting Just as successful businesses and efficient local governments are integral to thriving…
Exporting can help businesses expand, create jobs at home
By Patricia Brown-Dixon / Guest Editorial In today’s global economy, selling around the world can…
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…