Monthly Archives: March 2014
Wi-Fi more common in Corridor downtown areas
By Dave DeWitte
A revival in public Wi-Fi systems is bringing improved connectivity to downtown areas in the Corridor and at the same time raising...
Uptown Marion touts real estate opportunities
MARION – With more commercial development under way than it’s seen in decades, Uptown Marion rolled out the welcome mat for retailers and investors...
Customer service positions outnumber applicants
By Dave DeWitte
CORRIDOR – The humble customer service representative is one of the occupations that drives the Corridor economy, but it’s not so humble...
Succession planning: Ensuring continuity during leadership changes
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
Developing a succession plan for an organization is a basic risk management exercise, yet many nonprofits have not taken...
Each piece of nonprofit board is important
By John Langhorne and Nancy Quellhorst / Guest Editorial
Early in our careers, mentors suggested we join nonprofit boards to gain governance experience, understand the...
Innovation requires confidence, collaboration
By Angela Holmes
CORALVILLE – Learn from your failures, but be sure to tout your accomplishments.
These were the overriding themes at “Unleashing Innovation in the...
Cell phone repair business bustling in Corridor
By DaveDeWitte
Cell phone repair shops, a growing business niche in the Corridor, are filling an important role and branching out into other specialties ranging...
UI basketball success boosting traffic near Carver
By Dave DeWitte
IOWA CITY – The University of Iowa’s basketball turnaround has been a lifesaver this winter for some restaurants and sports bars struggling...