Monthly Archives: August 2019
A safe bet on sports betting
CBJ EditorialÂ
Iowa was the first state in the nation to legalize modern riverboat gambling in 1991, and effective Aug. 15, it will become one...
E-commerce makes dust fly at Premier 1 Supplies
Premier 1 Supplies CEO Ben Rothe believes the 45,000-square-foot warehouse addition underway will set the stage for the e-commerce and mail order ag supply...
Small retailers look to the web warily
Deb Weiser, who owns and operates DKW Art Gallery and Studios in Marion with husband Mark, says she's believes it's important for even mom...
Big batch: Raining Rose scales up CR plant
Raining Rose Automation Engineer Steve Giese cuts the ribbon at a ceremony marking the completion of the company's new blending facility, which has more...
Is Amazon headed to Iowa City?
Amazon is investing heavily in its national delivery infrastructure to provide faster shipping to Prime customers. PHOTO AMAZON
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
Rumors that e-commerce giant Amazon...
Embracing a disruptive force in Amazon
CBJ Editorial
Iowa City Area Development Group President Mark Nolte stated what now seems obvious in 2015 when interviewed by the CBJ: “So much of...
Helpful tips for receiving constructive feedback
By Gale Mote | Guest Column
Let’s be truthful – no one likes to receive feedback on something they need to improve upon or change....
The debate we should be having about immigrants
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column
Immigrants contribute to business in the United States in ways and degrees that are not commonly portrayed in public...
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Tim Semelroth
Tim Semelroth, shown with Nate Kaeding following their recent recording session at CBJ Studios in North Liberty. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this...
How we talk about diversity is changing
By Christine Hawes | Guest Column
Ed. note: This column first appeared as part of the CBJ's special series, (un)Hired Help, exploring diversity in the...