Tag: guest column
Labor/management groups stand united against Iowa SF 603
The Iowa Senate’s passage of Senate File (SF) 603 threatens the construction industry, undermining local control and the labor-management partnerships that have long strengthened...
How financial institutions can support women entrepreneurs
According to a recent survey by Bank of America, 63% of women business owners feel they need to work harder to achieve the same...
Corridor casino bid amplifies need to invest in QC tourism
I was recently invited by my counterpart in Irving, Texas, to discuss gaming and destination development as Texas considers legalizing gambling and redeveloping the...
Navigating executive order impacts on HR practices
The second Trump administration has brought significant legal changes for employers, including eliminating certain affirmative action obligations for federal contractors. On Jan. 21, President...
The business of engaging with refugees in the QC
Early in the morning, refugees from around the world go to work at the Amazon plant on the north side of Davenport. From Syria,...
New year demands new mindset, approach to ending poverty
It is a new year; filled with new agendas, goals, outlooks and perhaps, new challenges. In light of the new year, there is something...
ONSHORE Act can help Quad Cities region
The Quad Cities, like much of the rest of the country, is at a point where supply of available “development ready” industrial land and...
National Recovery Month celebrates transformations, renewed relationships, and hope
In the world of drug and alcohol counseling, no two stories are alike. It’s a journey of both despair and hope, highlighting the devastating...
Penny for your thoughts with Iowa State Treasurer
Where does 007 invest his money?
In a bond market.
I can hear the groans around the office and at home as I sit here and...
IowaWORKS strives to fill high demand jobs
With a struggling economy and the ongoing recovery from the COVID shutdown, communities continue to struggle to fill high demand jobs.
In June, Iowa Workforce...