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Who will build the Corridor’s future?
Everywhere you look in the Corridor right now, something big is going up. The Cedar Crossing casino, massive new data centers, manufacturing expansions — the list goes on. It’s an exciting time to live and work here. But I keep…
Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long…
Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several…
Beyond the big check: How your business can make a real impact
One of my favorite episodes of The Office is “Fun Run,” where Michael Scott launches…
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…
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…
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…
Opinion: Kirkwood Community College is bridging the gap
In today’s rapidly changing economy, traditional pathways to education and employment are evolving, and 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.…
A second chance for Iowa’s workforce and communities
As an organization that has built its foundation in Iowa for over 48 years, we…
Defining innovation in Iowa: The path forward
Over the past decade serving as president of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI), I’ve…
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…
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…
Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths
Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…
