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Integrated Connection named CBJ’s 2022 Fastest Growing Company
With 248.5% growth between 2019-2021, Integrated Connection LLC was named the Corridor Business Journal’s 2022 Fastest Growing Company. The top 25 Fastest Growing Companies were recognized at an event June 7 at DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Cedar Rapids. When…
Amana Colonies ‘quietly innovative’ with top-notch technology
Despite its historic small-town charm that takes visitors back to a simpler era, Amana is…

CBJ 2021 Book of Lists unveiled at reception Thursday
The long-awaited unveiling reception for the 2021 Book of Lists was held Thursday night, May…

Increased demand creates new jobs at New Leader Manufacturing
After experiencing growth due to increased demand for its agriculture products, New Leader Manufacturing in…

Centro set to open new plant in Cascade
Centro Inc. is returning to its rural roots with a new plant in Cascade, a…

Downtown Iowa City looking to diversify retail options
After a challenging 2020 which saw foot traffic hit an all-time low in typically vibrant…

Mortenson at forefront of wind energy boom
When Mortenson erected its first turbine 26 years ago in rural Iowa, wind energy hadn’t…

Organizers cautiously optimistic about return of summer events
Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing and cases are stabilizing, event organizers are cautiously making…

Disaster prompts Mount Vernon boy to hone business, philanthropic skills
A handmade birthday gift for a friend has evolved into a budding business for a…
Panel: Heading into 2021 with renewed hope
Five business leaders discussed recovery from the ‘double whammy’ of the pandemic and the derecho…

Seeding the field
Coming off an unprecedented year that saw not only a global pandemic affect every aspect…

Voxello plays its part in helping COVID-19 patients communicate
Communication between caregiver and patient can often be hindered if the patient has a physical…

Fast food restaurants adapt to pandemic restrictions
Fast food franchisees are racing to keep up in a rapidly changing health and business…

Health care consumerism increases value in patient care
By Michelle Niermann | Health Care Column According to a recent Centers for Disease Control…
Make your deposit – at the blood bank
By Brooks Jackson / Health Care Column In early September, as Hurricane Dorian made its…
Population health and the future of veteran health care
By Judith Johnson-Mekota / Health Care Column On June 6, the VA implemented the MISSION…