Monthly Archives: November 2019
Paving the way for a wider I-380
Corridor residents had mixed reactions to a proposal to widen I-380 to six lanes at an informational meeting held in North Liberty by the...
How must the Corridor change over the next 15 years?
For the CBJ’s 15th anniversary issue this past summer, we asked community leaders to look back and identify the events, initiatives, tragedies and success...
World Class Industries keeps growing in Hiawatha
World Class Industries employees sit for a photo during the Nov. 7 open house and dedication for WCI's new $8 million assembly facility in...
Beware of unintended consequences
CBJ Editorial
General Mills has a long and important history in Cedar Rapids. Built in 1968, the plant is the company’s largest and most efficient...
The future of the Corridor is entrepreneurship
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column
Entrepreneurship is important for many reasons, from promoting social change to driving innovation. Entrepreneurship occurs in small businesses, education,...
The future of the Corridor is entrepreneurship
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column
Entrepreneurship is important for many reasons, from promoting social change to driving innovation. Entrepreneurship occurs in small businesses, education,...
Collective effort needed to reach statewide excellence
By Joe Murphy | Guest Column
As 2020 approaches, the Iowa Business Council is diligently working on creating a career ready workforce, strategies to diversify...
Diversity Straight Up: Marci Chickering
In the latest episode of the new CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington speak with Marci Chickering, executive vice...
Building even greener homes in the Corridor
Legacy GreenBuilders & Developers President Chris Mottinger and dog Ellie Mae outside his Solon office. Mr. Mottinger, a certified Green Professional, is a 100...
Disruptive launch fueled Hames Homes success
Curt and Norma Hames founded what is now known as Hames Homes in 1969. The company is now in its third generation and employs...