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Kirkwood Foundation launches $15 million campaign focused on scholarships, workforce development
The Kirkwood Foundation has publicly launched a $15 million fundraising campaign aimed at expanding scholarships, upgrading health care program technology and strengthening workforce development across Kirkwood Community College’s seven-county service area. The campaign, titled “The Community’s College – The Community’s…
Residential building worker wages continue to rise
Compared to a year ago, average hourly earnings for residential building workers continue to rise,…
Amazon, NSF give grant to UI researchers to make algorithms less discriminatory
A team of University of Iowa researchers and professors have received an $800,000 grant from…
Corridor businesses awarded assistance for summer internship programs
Gov. Kim Reynolds awarded 35 projects with $2.26 million in state grants to launch youth…
Remote work gives Iowa, other states new chance to become tech hubs
Ten US states, including Iowa, could be home to a new generation of tech talent…
BHFO enters new partnership with kathy ireland Worldwide
Cedar Rapids-based BHFO, an e-commerce fashion marketplace, supplier to retailers and leading e-tailer, has entered…
PepsiCo, Schneider Electric partner to accelerate adoption of renewable electricity
PepsiCo has partnered with Schneider Electric to form pep+ REnew – one of the first…
Alliant Energy launches “The Power Chronicles” to inspire STEM careers
Students attending the Linn County STEM Festival at the Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha…
MRA survey: 66% of companies are adjusting established pay ranges or starting rates
Organizations and companies are adjusting both pay ranges and starting rates to keep up with…
Make-A-Wish releases its 2022 Wish Impact Study
Make-A-Wish has released new research in its 2022 Wish Impact Study that provides quantitative data…
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa celebrates 25 years in the Corridor
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) is celebrating its 25th anniversary. In 1997, Physicians’ Clinic of…
My Eyelab expanding to Cedar Rapids market
My Eyelab, a retail brand of Now Optics, is planning an expansion in the Iowa…
SBA expands pilot program for underserved entrepreneurs
Reforms have been announced to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Community Advantage (CA) loan program,…
Hy-Vee plans OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit
The Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, to be held 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 25, is…
Mortgage rates continue to move up
Freddie Mac has released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing that…
Grants awarded to 59 HBAs, including Iowa, to fund local career events
The National Housing Endowment’s Skilled Labor Fund has awarded funding to 59 home builder associations…
