opinion
Let Iowa small businesses swipe smarter, not harder
Running a small business in Iowa means learning to stretch every dollar. I work long hours, manage tight margins, and hustle to build something meaningful in locations that big chains overlook. But no matter how efficient I get, there’s one…
Is the potential Cedar Rapids casino worth the gamble?
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) recently announced they will…
Opinion: The fiscal policy of Governor Reynolds brings stability and optimism
The May 2024 NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey demonstrated that not only are small…
Workforce initiatives taking shape in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City
The need to attract and retain young professionals in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor (and…
Penny for your thoughts with State Treasurer Roby Smith
Where does 007 invest his money? In a bond market. I can hear the groans…
Editorial: Study reveals Duane Arnold Energy Center could be restarted
There’s a glimmer of hope to correct the region’s biggest economic blunder in a generation:…
Opinion: Top ten nonprofit myths
Nonprofit organizations are often misunderstood, creating unnecessary barriers for the sector’s growth and unique impact…
Editorial: Mount Mercy’s unique partnership with St. Ambrose
It has been reported frequently in the media that the higher education business model is…
Editorial: A path to passenger rail
There’s no time to bask in the glory of the completed I-74 bridge that was…
The Power of Collaboration Among Your Professional Advisors
One of the many intangible benefits of having a good financial advisor or planner in…
Editorial: ACT’s next phase
American College Testing, known as ACT, has been a powerful member of the Iowa City…
CBJ editorial: Joe Walder passes, P&G’s importance to Iowa City
There have only been a handful of billionaire creators in the Corridor, people who have…
NewBoCo: Meeting people where they are
For nearly a decade, NewBoCo has been offering tech education programs for all ages within…
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…
CBJ editorial: Agriculture troubles emerge/listen to Phil Jasper
Agriculture troubles emerge Parts of agriculture’s supply chain are showing signs of distress, with the…
Breaking barriers: SBA propelling Black-owned businesses to new heights
In the dynamic landscape of the United States’ economy, the recent upswing in small business…
