CBJ News Staff
VenuWorks announces new Cedar Rapids executive directorÂ
VenuWorks has named Darren Stearns as the executive director for Cedar Rapids facilities, including the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Paramount Theatre, McGrath Amphitheatre, and ImOn...
Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative Growth Initiative.
Ms. Schafer will officially begin her new position...
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective businesses with information and resources needed to set up...
Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’Â
Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City, North Liberty, and Coralville. The organization aims to attract...
Greater Iowa City, Inc. opens registration for Executive Leadership Program
Greater Iowa City, Inc. is teaming up with the Tippie Leadership Collaborative to provide the 2025 Executive Leadership Program, geared for local business leaders...
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveil focus areas at Legislative...
Corridor business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders gathered Dec. 11 at the Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher for the seventh annual Legislative Launch, held...
Johnson County agribusiness a finalist in Young Farmers Grow Your Future Award
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, an agribusiness just outside Iowa City, has been named one of five finalists for the Iowa Farm Bureau’s Young...
Dream City to host first entrepreneur pitch competitionÂ
As stated in a news release from Dream City, the nonprofit invites the Iowa City community to attend its first pitch competition, where local...
Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust launches collaboration with Hannah Stuelke
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced its collaboration with college basketball player, Hannah Stuelke, to launch a new financial literacy initiative and...
Iowa Business Council elects new officers
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) elected its slate of 2025-26 officers at its final board meeting of 2024, according to a news release from...