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Opinion: Why businesses should learn about IAble

Whether you operate on Main Street or in a multi-state network, your business has an influence, not just on your employees, but on your community as a whole. As our state’s economy continues to grow and diversify, so too should…

It’s time to LIFT Iowa small businesses and make communities stronger

As a small business owner, I know what it feels like to face a project…

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Opinion: Prospect Meadows drives home economic impact

$14.9 million. That’s the amount of money Prospect Meadows brought to our region just last…

Take control of education costs, taxes, with ISave 529

What’s the ISave 529 plan’s favorite motivational quote? “The best way to predict your future…

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Opinion: Iowa’s flat tax ushers in a new era — it’s time to cut unemployment taxes

This year, Iowa taxpayers will benefit from the 3.8% flat income tax rate. The transition…

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Opinion: Kirkwood Community College is bridging the gap

In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and Kirkwood…

Jasmine Almoayyed, Kirkwood

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.…

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A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities

As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…

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Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward

Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…

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Every cent counts with Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith

Why is money called dough? Because everybody “kneads” it.  Everyone’s financial goals and timelines are…

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Who owns your marketing data?

Too many marketing agencies are black holes when it comes to client data. They’re pulling…

AI companies are running out of fuel, your content will fill the tank

The AI Space Race has boosted the S&P and NASDAQ indices, leads headlines in business…

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Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths

Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…

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NewBoCo: Meeting people where they are

For nearly a decade, NewBoCo has been offering tech education programs for all ages within…

Young participants work with LEGO-based projects during a CoderDojo held at Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids in February. Cedar Rapids-based NewBoCo has been offering a number of learning opportunities, including CoderDojos and Code 101s, in public spaces throughout the community in an effort to make them more accessible. CREDIT NEWBOCO

Opinion: Caitlin Clark would do for the BIG3 what she did for Iowa’s economy

Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league just offered University of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark $5 million to…

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates her game winning three point basket against the Michigan State Spartans Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. CREDIT BRIAN RAY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM

Real business value: What do you want from your business?

“Start with why” is good, impactful business advice. In fact, there is an entire book…

Dan Bensema