Monthly Archives: March 2020
Make casino site a downtown catalyst
CBJ Editorial
In early 2000s the city of Iowa City had a prime piece of land in its downtown that it wanted developed.
City leaders were...
A message from the CBJ regarding the coronavirus
Dear CBJ Readers, Advertisers & Friends:
As always, the safety of our readers, event attendees and employees remains our first priority. We care about your...
IC’s State of the Schools: Business help wanted
Seven area educational leaders took on early childhood education, career and college readiness, and social and emotional learning at the Feb. 27 State of...
Trolls can be beneficial if you know how to use them
By Joe Coffey | The Fifth Estate
If you want your company’s online platforms to be engaging, you need good content and user interaction. Let...
City leadership fills a void
CBJ Editorial
We don’t live in a perfectly cohesive region, but fortunately that hasn’t been a major impediment, because our regional economy is strong.
One reason...
Diversity Straight Up: Thinking globally, leading locally
In the latest episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Amy Friedrich, president of U.S....
Creating a hog haven
FarrPro co-founders Amos Petersen (left) and Chris Hanson stand next to a workbench in the company's Iowa City R&D lab. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
By Adam...
Business owners can’t plan on yesterday
By Scott Bushkie | Guest Column
When a business owner says it’s time to sell, I ask, “What’s your time frame? When do you want...
Urban farming startup savors the salad days
Partners Chad Treloar (left) and Ted Myers launched Urban Greens three years ago in a downtown Iowa City basement. Today, their operation has expanded...
The journey of aging: Approaching life transitions
By Ron Detweiler | Guest Column
More than 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 each day and retiring from the workplace or selling/passing down their...