Monthly Archives: February 2015
Handwritten notes matter in business and love
By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial
According to lore, the first valentine was from a doomed man to a blind girl.
A third-century Roman emperor –...
Governance, management and the area in between
By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial
As appealing as it is to think that there are hard and fast rules, the line between nonprofit governance...
Builders and renovators express optimism for year ahead
By Adam Moore
adam@corridorbusiness.com
Optimism filled the halls of the Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association’s annual Home Show, held Feb. 13-15 at the Coralville Marriott,...
Don’t be that person in the office
By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain." - Maya...
Health Care Summit: Cost-saving measures need top-down support
by Chase Castle
chase@corridorbusiness.com
Wellness programs and accountable care organizations can reduce companies’ health care costs, but executive leaders must promote and accommodate those programs in...
Iowa City ready for its close-up
By Ashley Levitt
ashley@corridorbusiness.com
Iowa City may lack the ocean views or the big-name designers of Los Angeles, but independent filmmakers and producers are rapidly discovering...
SRI investing makes inroads in Corridor
By Dave DeWitte
dave@corridorbusiness.com
Socially responsible investing has become a bigger part of the product and marketing mix in the Corridor’s investment community.
Formally known as sustainable,...
Managing your online reputation
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
Consumers put a lot of trust in their fellow shoppers when it comes to making buying decisions. They are...
Rockwell Collins chief says growth will mean jobs
By Dave DeWitte
dave@corridorbusiness.com
CEDAR RAPIDS—With an important new business segment, a series of major Boeing wins and versions of its newest flight deck going into...