CBJ News Staff
Iowa residents among most likely in U.S. to own their homes
The American housing market took off during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The homeownership rate – or the share of housing units...
Commercial real estate market expected to grow despite rising interest rates
While rising interest rates are posing a risk to economic growth, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, expects the commercial...
Cedar Rapids to host sustainable economy and transportation conference
Alliant Energy, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the City of Cedar Rapids are teaming up to bring Cedar Rapids area residents and...
New UI Urgent Care clinic opening in Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new UI Urgent Care in Cedar Rapids, providing patients with an acute care option that complements...
Inclusive ICR launches free diversity, equity and inclusion assessment for area employers
*This story was originally posted on April 18*
Inclusive ICR, a regional coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the workforce throughout...
Quad Cities’ Jim Mertens to join KCRG-TV9 Evening News team
A new face will soon be joining the KCRG-TV9 evening news team. Quad Cities, WQAD evening anchor Jim Mertens will be seen alongside Beth...
St. Luke’s Foundation accepting applications for Rural Healthcare Grant program
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Foundation is accepting applications for its Rural Healthcare Grant program, which provides matching grant funds toward health care services for rural...
Folience named national ESOP Company of the Year
Folience, a Cedar Rapids-based holding company whose properties include The Gazette, received the ESOP Association’s National 2022 Employee Owned Company of the Year award...
SBA approves $12.3 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 33 loans for $12,369,800 to Iowa businesses in April, including three in the Corridor.
Area businesses receiving loan approvals...
Steel Therapeutics announces $1.5M in funding, addition of veteran Pharmaceutical Executive to board
Steel Therapeutics, Inc., an early stage pharmaceutical company focused on increasing access to compounded drug therapies, announced today that it has closed on $1.5M...