Monthly Archives: June 2014
KemPharm inks big deal
By Adam Moore
adam@corridorbusiness.com
CORALVILLE—KemPharm Inc., a small biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of safer pain therapies, has announced a $60 million financing deal with...
New 4-H programs prepare students for success
By Cindy Hadish
The 4-H youth development program has moved far beyond the farm.
While agriculture is still the backbone of 4-H, skills developed through the...
First strategy, then tactics
By Lynn Manternach / Guest Editorial
Most marketers want solid strategy behind their marketing and branding efforts. But wanting strategy and making it happen are...
Economy discussed at Mid-Year Economic Review
By Angela Holmes
WATERLOO—The U.S. economy looks to continue its upswing, thanks to shifting global markets and advances in technology and domestic manufacturing.
That was the...
Expansion will triple Cedar Ridge’s spirits capacity
By Dave DeWitte
SWISHER - The decision to invest $1.1 million in a new stillhouse for Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery reflects the changing reality...
Lil’ Drug Store works hard at staying well
By Dave DeWitte
A $250 bonus for meeting wellness program goals: Good.
Competing for prizes and having fun along the way: Priceless!
So it goes at Lil’...
Improving literacy gap for a healthy future
By Jean Robillard / Guest Editorial
We’ve all been there – at the doctor’s office, listening carefully and perhaps taking notes while your diagnosis is...
CR revitalization attracts local, national performers
By Angela Holmes
CEDAR RAPIDS—As flood recovery continues, downtown is rockin’ and rollin’ with the recent renovations of the Paramount Theater and U.S. Cellular Center,...