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A safe bet on sports betting

CBJ Editorial  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...

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