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A rendering of the Dows Farm agri-community project along Mount Vernon Road SE. CREDIT LINN COUNTY

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…

Mercy Medical Center

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…

Bertram Road blue bridge Indian Creek Nature Center

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…

Marion Uptown Streetscape

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…

Wellington Heights resiliency hub

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…

JCPenney Cedar Rapids

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…

Eastern Iowa Airport passenger

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…

GoDaddy Hiawatha

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…

CIVCO Medical Solutions' corporate headquarters at 2301 Jones Blvd. in Coralville. CREDIT CBJ

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…

Photos by Heidi Eiffert of StudioU Photography business operations