pandemic
CBJ editorial: Staring into the abyss
The COVID-19 pandemic will be remembered as one of the most seminal periods for anyone who lived through that world wide health crisis, including business owners and operators. No matter how robust a business model a business may have had…
Cultivating morale in unprecedented times
How do you boost employee morale amid a lengthy pandemic?
Return to the office?
What does a return to work look like? There’s no single answer or prescribed process,…
City managers highlight ongoing projects in wake of pandemic, derecho
The city managers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty and Hiawatha share…
Common Table offers rare experience
Sarah Goettsch describes herself as fortunate. So, one day in the fall of 2019, when…
Despite unknowns, Iowa grocers increase stake in e-commerce
Corridor stores are moving fast to keep expanding their offerings – adding new digital options…
Edtech’s moment of truth
Edtech was already a fast-growing industry pre-pandemic, with a market set to rise from $160…
Higher commodity prices boost ag outlook for 2021
A pair of keen observers closely attuned to the Iowa ag economy — and its…
Panel: Heading into 2021 with renewed hope
Five business leaders discussed recovery from the ‘double whammy’ of the pandemic and the derecho…
Seeding the field
Coming off an unprecedented year that saw not only a global pandemic affect every aspect…
Leaders prepare for a rebuilding 2021
If there’s one thing the 15 business leaders participating in this year’s Year Ahead forecast…
Most Influential: Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly returns to top of 2020’s list
When the Aug. 10 derecho tore through Marion, leaving devastation, downed power lines and decimated…
Procter & Gamble Beauty Care has big year in Iowa City
P&G’s Iowa City plant added Safeguard liquid hand soap, one of the company’s fastest growing…
Loans are up, earnings down for Iowa banks through Q3
INDEX: A chart showing loans among Iowa-chartered banks through the past seven quarters and the…
Czech Village NewBo district launches small business lab
The Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District is rolling out a new online business coaching service, “The…
Buy. Give. Grow. campaign aims to keep dollars local
Hoping to champion a “local-first” mindset and support businesses through the holiday season and beyond,…
