Monthly Archives: May 2020
The only message customers want from you
By John Graham | Sales Column
While our experience of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely just getting started, it has already upended entire industries and...
CR Downtown Farmers Market to have drive-thru format
Produce will be available to order online through the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market. CREDIT / KCRG-TV9
By CBJ News Staff
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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance...
UFG takes loss as claims rise, investments suffer
By CBJ News Staff
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United Fire Group reported a loss of $2.90 per share for the quarter ended March 31, as the COVID-19 driven stock...
Commercial projects forge on, but future looms large
Construction continues with more stringent health and safety measures at the Xtream Arena and the GreenState Family Fieldhouse in Coralville's Iowa River Landing. CREDIT...
A solid leadership choice at ICAD
CBJ Editorial
When Joe Raso resigned as president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) group in 2012, we encouraged its board of directors to...
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Drew Oetting
Drew OettingÂ
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature with Nate Kaeding and notable Iowa business and...
Wintersteen discusses Iowa State’s COVID-19 response, fall plans
The exterior of the new $84 million Student Innovation Center at Iowa State. The facility's grand opening was originally set for April 17, but...
Giving Tuesday Now takes off in the Corridor
By CBJ News Staff
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A day that is usually reserved for the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is being recognized today to raise awareness to the needs...
UFG exits personal lines in deal with Nationwide
By CBJ News Staff
news@corridorbusiness.com
United Fire & Casualty (UFG), Â strategically refocusing on its commercial insurance lines, has reached a deal for its independent insurance agents...
Whirlpool beats expectations despite COVID-19 sales drop
A Whirlpool employee inspects washer components. PHOTO WHIRLPOOL
By CBJ News Staff
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Whirlpool Corporation last week reported net sales were down 9.1% over last year for...