Monthly Archives: February 2018
Soko Outfitters bringing the outdoor life to Czech Village
Soko Outfitters founders (l-r) Steve White, Steve Shriver, Graig Cone and Dr. Ryan Sundermann, are shown in front of the location where the store...
How to be an angel investor (step one)
By Frank Camp / Guest Column
You’ve finally got some money laying around that needs to start earning its keep. Your wife’s uncle’s brother-in-law tells...
How unconscious bias impacts decision making
By Gale Mote / Guest Column
We know teams make better, faster deciÂsions. When a group creates an environÂment that respects the diverse skills, talÂents...
Iowa City’s IDx finally in the fast lane
Decades after embracing the potential of AI to diagnose eye disease, University of Iowa retina specialist and IDx President Dr. Michael Abramoff may soon...
Corridor retailers taking a chance on CBD
With authorities opposed and customer demand high, Corridor retailers are weighing the risks of offering hemp-derived supplements. Above, Corner Store Apothecary Manager Jordan Loeffler...
The best flu tracker? Your smartphone
University of Iowa researchers were able to predict flu activity weeks ahead of the CDC with help from the Kinsa smart thermometer, shown above....
Protecting your brand when crisis hits
By Betsy McCloskey / Guest Column
In today’s social media landscape, information about your organization and your employees travels at the speed of light, covering...
Four ways to cultivate leadership presence
By Greg Dardis / Guest Column
When Ernest Shackleton set out to be the first to cross Antarctica, hundreds of men applied to join the...
Cargohab’s first container house offers sustainable style
Cargohab partners (l-r) Fred Zehr, John Armon, Justin Zehr and Casey Cornwell look down on the back yard of their first cargo container house...
Home buyers, builders adjust to higher lumber costs
By Dave DeWitte
dave@corridorbusiness.com
Record lumber prices are adding pressure to new home affordability in the Corridor even as builders see strong demand continuing in 2018...