Opinion

Iowa City Community School District must protect our teachers
Avid readers of the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal (QCBJ) or frequent attendees of QCBJ events may know that my wife, Aspen Lohman, is co-owner of the Corridor Media Group Inc., which publishes the QCBJ and the Corridor Business Journal…
What does the next chapter of Handicapped Development Center look like?
This is a bold question that requires forward thinking, and our entire team has worked…

Is the time approaching for your next step in life?
Starting and successfully growing a business is no small feat, but it’s when, not if…

Illinois continues it strong nuclear energy approach
Congratulations to the Illinois General Assembly for passing another piece of legislation that will help…

SAL supports statewide plan for unified childcare program
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to reorganize Illinois’ early childhood programs and funding sources under a…

Birdies for Charity does it again
Congratulations to the John Deere Classic and its supporters for outdoing themselves once again with…

Maximizing Success: The benefits of strategic planning with an outside facilitator
In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, strategic planning is no longer a luxury – it’s a…

Playing the long game
The Quad Cities is used to playing the long game when it comes to transportation…

Celebrating manufacturing
October is National Manufacturing Month, but in Iowa and Illinois it should be celebrated and…

Honkamp: New tax law should benefit Iowa businesses
We now have more clarity on a new law that could benefit many Iowa businesses.…

Companies can support emotional wellness in the workplace
The impact of emotional wellness on the workforce is significant. Emotional wellness is the ability…

Avoiding government shutdown
As of the publication of this editorial, it appears that the United States government is…

SBA spotlights the importance of veteran-owned small businesses
In today’s ever-evolving world, the vitality of a nation’s economy is closely linked to the…

FTC: Scammers preying on Latino communities
Scammers target everyone. But scams and reported bad business practices can play out differently in…

Learn tips on growing your team with Women Lead Change
The talent race is on with most employers looking at new and innovative ways to…

Grants: Not just for nonprofits
Did you know that for-profit companies can qualify for grants just like nonprofits do? While…





