CBJ News Staff's stories
Hy-Vee to host small business summit this fall
Hy-Vee is opening its doors to small businesses and entrepreneurs this September, with applications now being accepted for the grocer’s Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit. The two-day event is scheduled for Sept. 9-10 at the Ron Pearson Center at Hy-Vee’s corporate…
Office of Human Rights, City of Iowa City to host equal pay discussion
The Office of Human Rights, City of Iowa City, will host a discussion on equal…
NFIB small business optimism index barely budges in April; Iowa director cites inflation drag
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index edged up 0.1 points in…
Linn‑Mar, ESCO Electric partner for hands‑on construction project
A partnership between Linn-Mar Community School District and Marion-based ESCO Electric is addressing workforce shortages…
Kirkwood to host problem-solving leadership workshop in Monticello
Kirkwood Community College’s Corporate Training department will host a leadership workshop in Monticello on June…
Bike to Work Week: Cedar Rapids offers guided commutes
If you have never hopped on your bike to head into work, the City of…
Greater Iowa City hosting coworking event at Big Grove Brewery
Greater Iowa City, Inc., is inviting business leaders to work alongside fellow professionals at Big…
African American Museum of Iowa names Anne Harris Carter as new executive director
The African American Museum of Iowa, in Cedar Rapids, has selected Anne Harris Carter as…
Feed Iowa First director resigns
Jody Josten is leaving her position as executive director at Feed Iowa First, the organization…
NewBoCo announces $15,000 prize pool for ENTREFest pitch competition
NewBoCo has announced a $15,000 prize pool for the ENTREFest Pitch Competition at the annual…
Marion’s Central Plaza redevelopment honored with Main Street Iowa award
Uptown Marion received statewide recognition during the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards, marking the…
State allocates $200,000 to connect Iowa food banks with local farmers
Iowa policymakers have approved $200,000 to continue the Choose Iowa initiative, a program that helps…
Solar group-buy program returns to Eastern Iowa, first meeting May 12
The Grow Solar program is returning to Eastern Iowa, offering residents in a six-county region…
Honkamp leaders named again to Forbes’ BestinState CPAs list
Iowa-based Honkamp P.C. has announced that Katie Thomas and Greg Burbach have been recognized by Forbes on…
Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Taking Care of Business Conference starts June 2
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will host more than 500 state leaders at…
Big Grove Foundation celebrates $36k in local microgrants
The Big Grove For Good Foundation announced its Neighborhood Micro-Grant Program’s distribution has topped $36,000…
