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Business, school alliances could improve workforce challenges

By Chase Castle chase@corridorbusiness.com   IOWA CITY—State and university education leaders are calling on schools and businesses to forge more partnerships in the hopes of boosting STEM...

Encouraging board meeting attendance

By Regenia Bailey / Guest Editorial Summer, beautiful summer. With vacations, family activities and seasonal distractions, board meeting attendance may dip during summer months. This...

Online carpooling service to lead new commuter options

By Dave DeWitte dave@corridorbusiness.com   When it comes to their daily commute, Corridor residents are loners. In surveys of more than 1,000 Corridor commuters who drive on Interstate...

Exploring the value of executive wisdom

By John Langhorne / Guest Editorial The nature of wisdom is equal parts philosophical and empirical. One philosophical definition says that wisdom is the ability, developed...

Enhance your efficiency through education

By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial Efficiency is the key to maximizing small business profitability, productivity and potential. However, in devoting so much attention to...

Higher Learning Technologies named Coolest Place to Work

By Dave DeWitte dave@corridorbusiness.com When Alec Whitters, Adam Keune and Ben O’Connor launched Higher Learning Technologies just over three years ago, they didn’t wait to see...

Higher ed challenges spur change at Ruffalo Noel Levitz

By Dave DeWitte dave@corridorbusiness.com There’s a new president, a new headquarters building and a newly merged organization at Ruffalo Noel Levitz in Cedar Rapids, all of...

Leveraging the power of purpose

By Gale Mote / Guest Editorial Managers and team leaders frequently ask me, “How do I keep employees motivated and inspired? How do I get...

Networking tips from a Hollywood legend

By Greg Dardis / Guest Editorial When Brian Grazer accounts for his success as an Emmy-winning movie producer, he boils it down to one trait:...

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