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Graphic design apprentice Wisdom Konu (left) looks over André Wright’s shoulder as the two discuss Mr. Konu’s progress in the program. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Wright House of Fashion launches Iowa’s first graphic design apprenticeship program

Scroll through the list of apprenticeships on Iowa Workforce Development’s website and you’ll find a plethora of opportunities for future plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians and welders, but next to nothing in the creative field. André Wright is determined to change…

Hy-Vee adds retail security teams to its stores

As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of both its…

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Four Oaks celebrates Gruenewald’s retirement

After 40 years of service, Four Oaks President and CEO Anne Gruenewald will be retiring…

Mercy announces most popular names for newborns

Nora was the most popular name for newborn girls who were born at Mercy Medical…

Corridor Business Journal’s Corridor Leaders 250 publication delayed

The Corridor Business Journal had planned the first publication of January to be the Corridor…

Newsmakers: Linn County voters approve casino referendum

NOV 8 Supporters of a Cedar Rapids casino will have another opportunity to develop a…

Newsmakers: Why are global supply chains breaking?

SEP 27 In the current era of consumerism and same-day shipping that so often dictates…

Newsmakers: Back in black

SEP 13 It doesn’t matter which football team the Iowa Hawkeyes are playing in Iowa…

Newsmakers: MediRevv acquired by Tegria

AUG 16 Following a four-year investment partnership, MediRevv, a Coralville-based health care revenue cycle management…

Newsmakers: The derecho, a year later

AUG 9 Derecho. In a heartbeat Aug. 10, 2020, the word was transformed from an…

Newsmakers: The Great Resignation — concern or catalyst?

JUL 5 Imagine if 25% of your workforce quit tomorrow. Labor statistics and numerous surveys…

Newsmakers: Trucking industry’s bumpy road

JUL 5 You’ve likely noticed that delivery of many consumer and business materials is taking…

Newsmakers: More work, fewer hands

JUN 7 It’s no secret that employers have struggled with workforce issues over the past…

Newsmakers: UIHC resubmits application for North Liberty facility

MAY 31 University of Iowa Health Care officials are again requesting permission to build a…

Newsmakers: ‘We can’t win for losing’

MAY 24 When the Centers for Disease Control opened the floodgates May 13 to vaccinated…

Newsmakers: Retail returns

APR 26 At the bustling Coral Ridge Mall, hungry shoppers queued more than a dozen…