opinion

CBJ editorial: Sierra Club gets it wrong on Duane Arnold
We are entering what many call the fourth industrial revolution. The first three revolutions were defined by steam, electricity and digitalization. This fourth revolution builds on digital foundations and is characterized by widespread integration of smart technologies, with artificial intelligence…
Opinion: Why businesses should learn about IAble
Whether you operate on Main Street or in a multi-state network, your business has an…

Editorial: UI College of Engineering’s day in the sun
The University of Iowa’s College of Engineering is having its moment in the spotlight because…

Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers
Avid readers of the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) or frequent attendees of CBJ events may…

Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long…

CBJ editorial: HNI’s big acquisition and its gift
There are only a handful of publicly traded companies in the region, so when one…

Addressing Iowa’s health care provider shortage through design
The data is clear. There’s an alarming shortage in Iowa’s health care workforce, and it’s…

Iowa City’s literary mission endures
Paul Engle, the late poet and arts entrepreneur who led the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and…

Families gain long-term tax relief under OBBB
Families have plenty to celebrate as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) introduces several…

Editorial: Welcome to the Corridor, Juliet Abdel
Dear Ms. Abdel, Congratulations on your appointment as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids…

Opinion: A commitment to long-term regional workforce needs
Like many of you, I understand what it feels like to lead in a world…

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…

CBJ editorial: ABI, others take a stand
Economic development works best when policymakers, economic development organizations and corporate leaders are aligned. Of…

New study reveals challenges in wealth management industry
A recent study by McKinsey & Company underscores a looming issue within the wealth management…

Manufacturing the future: How Kirkwood is adapting higher education to serve industry and students
Manufacturing has long been a cornerstone of Iowa’s economy, and its future success depends on…

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…
