On July 26, 2004, Corridor Business Journal published its first edition with a simple mission: to provide local and regional business news and information to business and community leaders in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor. Twenty years later, that mission remains unchanged — even as we’ve grown, evolved, and expanded.

What began as a startup in a basement has grown into a sustainable publication that serves the region — but we’ve maintained our startup ethos, constantly innovating and adapting to the evolving media landscape.

The CBJ is independently owned by John and Aspen Lohman — not part of a chain, but part of this community. We’re supported by a talented team of media professionals, including journalists, designers, sales professionals, and event managers.

What we cover

We deliver comprehensive coverage of local business news and analysis that matters to anyone doing business in the growing Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor. Each issue features in-depth focus sections dedicated to specific sectors of the business community along with supplemental publications like our annual Forty Under 40 awards and the Iowa 500 magazine.

Our Events

Throughout the year, we host signature events that honor and connect our business community, including:

• Women of Influence
• Forty Under 40
• Coolest Places to Work
• Economic Forecasts
• Fastest Growing Companies

Click here to see all of our past and upcoming events.

Our commitment

The Corridor Business Journal is committed to representing, appreciating, and elevating all who are part of our business community. Over two decades, we’ve been told that CBJ “helps better define the region” and “brings the region together”— compliments we cherish and strive to honor with every issue.

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