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NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in May to 98.8, surpassing the 51-year average of 98, according to the organization’s latest monthly report. Improvements in expected business conditions and sales expectations were…
Index: Inflation continues to be small businesses’ No. 1 problem
The NFIB Optimism Index fell 0.1 points in May to 93.1, marking the fifth consecutive…
Ten Iowa City entrepreneurs begin national accelerator program
After a successful first cohort this winter, 10 Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter a national…
Economic alliance creates list of free summer events in Cedar Rapids
Recognizing that rising gas prices may be forcing local families to rethink summer vacation plans,…
Corridor Business Journal wins four national journalism awards
The Alliance of Area Business Publishers (AABP) has awarded the Corridor Business Journal with four…
Heartland Express acquires Smith Transport Inc.
North Liberty-based Heartland Express, Inc., has acquired 100% of the equity of dry van truckload…
Mercy Cedar Rapids installs latest 3D breast specimen imaging technology
Mercy Medical Center has installed new 3D specimen imaging technology, the MOZART(r) Specimen Tomosynthesis System,…
Presaj Inc. awarded $256K grant from the National Science Foundation
Presaj Inc., a Cedar Rapids health care risk assessment and mitigation company, has been awarded a…
Mercy Cedar Rapids recognized by ASGE
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) has recognized the endoscopy unit at Mercy Cedar Rapids…
Caravel Autism Health opens in Iowa City
Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the…
Downtown Iowa City welcomes international art installation
The Iowa City Downtown District, in partnership with the city of Iowa City, Think Iowa…
SBA approves $22.5 million in Iowa small business loans in May
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 41 loans for $22,463,900 to Iowa businesses in May,…
Several Quad Cities-based restaurants expand to Corridor
A trio of bars and restaurants new to the Corridor market are proven commodities as…
Ribbon-cutting Thursday for new Collins Community Credit Union branch in Cedar Rapids
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Collins Community Credit Union’s (CCCU) new First Avenue branch in Cedar…
Construction job openings hits new record
The count of open construction jobs jumped to a record-high 449,000 unfilled positions in April,…
Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes award winners announced
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has recognized three building contractors with…
