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Several Corridor projects among recipients of Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Sept. 11 it had awarded Workforce Housing Tax Credits to several Corridor projects as part of $35.9 million in total awards to support 63 projects across 36 counties statewide. The following Corridor projects received…
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns highest recognition in Iowa for digital excellence
Mercy Medical Center has been awarded 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a…

Historic ‘Blue Bridge’ finds new home at Indian Creek Nature Center
The historic Bertram Road “Blue Bridge,” which stood over Indian Creek for 146 years, is…

MEDCO releases Marion Community Index for third quarter of 2023
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the third…

HallMar Village hosting ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony
Mercy Medical Center, in partnership with Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), will celebrate the opening…
Our Future builds ‘resiliency hub’ in Wellington Heights in Cedar Rapids
Our Future, a Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit organization, has employed community businesses and resources to build…

Orchestra Iowa hires Aspen Leadership Group for CEO search
Orchestra Iowa’s board of directors has hired Aspen Leadership Group (ALG) to perform a national…
Iowa Utilities Board approves advance ratemaking for four Alliant Energy solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved an application for advance ratemaking principles for four Alliant…
JCPenney signs lease extension at Westdale Town Center
JCPenney has signed a lease extension at Westdale Town Center in Cedar Rapids, officials with…

Iowa River Landing welcoming four new businesses
Iowa River Landing continues to grow and expand its shopping options, with more additions joining…
Eastern Iowa Airport breaks September passenger record
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) had a record month in September, breaking the previous September…

GoDaddy completes another round of layoffs; company mum on specifics
GoDaddy has apparently instituted another round of layoffs, but a corporate spokesperson has declined to…

Member marketplace hits $1 million mark for small businesses
Iowa-based e-commerce company Member Marketplace recently hit a milestone for its company, processing $1 million…

Eastbank Venue and Lounge has a new owner
Jennifer Howell, owner of Rosedale Park Event Center and Zest Catering Company, has acquired Eastbank…
CIVCO announces 2025 move to new facility
CIVCO Medical Solutions, a principal manufacturer of ultrasound infection control, high-level disinfection and needle guidance…

Meet three Forty Under 40 honorees working in business operations
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…






