Business Monthly

2017

Dec 8, 2017

Working together: Companies, Iowa schools mutually benefit from partnerships

There are powerful partnerships in Iowa between businesses and institutions of higher education.
Nov 10, 2017

Companies put employees first, enhance work life

These companies have created enviable cultures that enhance employee recruitment and retainment efforts.
Oct 13, 2017

Manufacturing remains strong in Iowa

Manufacturing is critical to Iowa’s economy. So much so that former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad earlier this year declared 2017 as the year of manufacturing in Iowa.
Sep 8, 2017

Iowa companies learn how data can help drive their business

Business owners are in a world where they can learn the tiniest of details about their customers’ habits, their employees’ whereabouts and how their machines and equipment — even their lightbulbs — operate. And that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 11, 2017

Rethinking shop and trade classes

Partnerships, such as those between high schools and Iowa businesses, have updated Iowa’s shop and industrial arts classes in many school districts across the state and given students the equipment to develop the skills they need to become the next generation of skilled workers.
Jul 14, 2017

Global Growth: How Iowa companies find success abroad

Iowa companies have found great success both at home and abroad, and as the global economy continues to grow and expand, look for more of the state's companies to increase their international footprint.
Jun 9, 2017

A Culture of Corporate Giving

Many Iowa companies believe they have a responsibility to give back to the communities and employees who help them succeed.
May 12, 2017

Women in Manufacturing

Several women are at the helm of major manufacturing facilities in Iowa and have helped transform the image of the industry from once a "man's world."
Apr 14, 2017

Reviving Main Street: How rural Iowa stays relevant

Progressive, innovative and forward-thinking are characteristics commonly used to describe Iowa's small towns that are vibrant and thriving.
Mar 10, 2017

Industry leaders flying under the radar

Some of the most successful companies in Iowa excel at what they do but often choose to be a silent partner that remains behind the scenes.
Feb 10, 2017

A Love Story: Meet Iowa couples who've found success in love and business

They work side by side most days and have used their marital and professional union to build successful businesses that prosper through each partner's strengths. Here are the stories of three Iowa couples who have found triumph on business, but most importantly love.
Jan 13, 2017

Rediscovering Dubuque and Northeast Iowa

A focus on current businesses and strategic growth combined with increased educational opportunities and strong, dedicated private and public partnerships has created a vibrant and diverse Dubuque-area economy.