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NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator to relaunch this fall
After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is returning this fall with a renewed focus on helping Iowa-based startups strengthen their branding, marketing, and sales strategies. The seven-week program, operated by the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), begins in…
Marion launches innovation and support grant for small businesses
The City of Marion is launching a Business Innovation & Support Grant specifically for small…
Windham begins village planning process
Johnson County planning and development staff are asking residents living in Windham to participate in…
Corridor employers collaborate on health care, workforce solutions
More than 30 Eastern Iowa employers in the Corridor met at TrueNorth Companies headquarters in…
Inaugural Iowa Homeownership Incubator applications now open
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) and the Iowa Association of Realtors (IAR) announced the inaugural…
Chemo Care Solutions wins first place at University Pitch Madness
Chemo Care Solutions, a University of Iowa-based small business in the medical device space, won…
Big Grove Brewery opens Des Moines location
Big Grove Brewery has announced its newest brewery and taproom location is scheduled to open…
Mercy Medical Center named top-performing hospital
Cedar Rapids-based Mercy Medical Center has been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals…
Shive-Hattery acquires KdG Architects
Shive-Hattery has acquired KdG Architects, a 20-person architecture, engineering and interior design firm in St.…
Marion Economic Development Corporation launches community index
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the second quarter…
Home Repair Team acquired by Skogman Companies
Skogman Companies is bolstering their remodeling services through the acquisition of North Liberty-based Home Repair…
June unemployment drops to pre-pandemic rate of 2.6%
Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.6% in June – marking the six straight month unemployment…
Northwestern Mutual donates $50k to Stead Family Children’s Hospital
In an effort to support children and families affected by childhood cancer, Northwestern Mutual’s Cedar-Rapids…
Buie succeeds Lehrman as Involta CEO
Current Involta president Jim Buie has been named the Cedar Rapids-based company’s new president and…
A Touch of Class Event Center and Catering changes name, rebrands
A Touch of Class, an event venue and catering business 5977 Mount Vernon Road SE,…
Uptown Marion Market to feature Youth Entrepreneur Fair on Aug. 13
Local young entrepreneurs are invited to join as a vendor at the first Uptown Marion…