CBJ News Staff
Nominations open for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition
The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition is kicking off this week with nominations open now through April 18. The annual event –...
South of 6 hosting grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is hosting a series of grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses during the month...
SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the month of March 2025, including loans to...
Cedar Point Capital Partners earns certification for fiduciary excellence
Cedar Point Capital Partners, a financial advisory firm based in Cedar Rapids, has earned certification from the Centre for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX), an independent...
Street Food Festival slated for July 19 at Ellis Park
The Street Food Fighter, a food truck business serving Asian-inspired fusion street food established in Cedar Rapids in 2016, has announced they’re organizing a...
Johnson County Supervisors vote to raise minimum wage to $13.02
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase to the county’s recommended minimum wage, raising it to $13.02 per hour starting July...
Clickstop ranks among fastest-growing Midwest companies in Inc. Magazine
Clickstop, an eCommerce powerhouse, has earned a spot on Inc. Magazine’s list of the fastest-growing companies in the Midwest. This marks the 16th time...
IDT partners with Elegen to offer faster, more complex DNA synthesis
Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies, a global leader in genomics solutions, has joined forces with Elegen, a leader in next-generation DNA manufacturing, to provide researchers...
Crystal Group sponsors University of Iowa student to attend USS Iowa commissioning
Current University of Iowa student and U.S. Navy veteran Thomas Lutz will attend the commissioning ceremony of the USS Iowa April 5 as a...