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NFIB survey: Small business optimism drops in September, remains above historical average
Small business optimism declined in September for the first time in three months, according to a survey released Oct. 14 by by the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 2 points to 98.8 in…
Meet the 2023 Forty Under 40 honorees working in tech & engineering
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Liz Mathis named first-ever HEDCO economic development coordinator
Former Iowa state senator and television news anchor Liz Mathis has been named as the…
Lawsuits: when they damage, and when they don’t
A recent research conducted by the Tippie College of Business analyzed Fortune magazine’s yearly compilation…
NAR: Existing-home sales fell in September
Existing-home sales faded in September, according to the National Association of Realtors. Among the four…
Iowa’s unemployment rate saw an increase in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate ticked up to 3.0% in September, up from 2.9% in…
Meet the 2023 Forty Under 40 honorees working in education
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Mercy holds groundbreaking for new emergency department in Marion
Mercy Medical Center officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, Oct. 17 for the hospital’s new…
Meet the law professionals on 2023’s Forty Under 40 list
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces BRAVO Award winners
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s annual Good Morning Cedar Rapids! is back for its 32nd…
Jim Miller selected as executive director of The District
Jim Miller, a native of Cedar Rapids, has been selected to serve as executive director…
Meet the insurance professionals on 2023’s Forty Under 40 list
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Neef receives Hospital Hero Award from Iowa Hospital Association
Kevin Neef, facilities management supervisor at Mercy Cedar Rapids, has received one of the Iowa Hospital…
Marion officials seek proposals to redevelop former library site
The City of Marion, Marion Economic Development Corp. (MEDCO), the Marion Chamber of Commerce, and…
Iowa JPEC honors 13 individuals
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) is recognizing 13 people at…
Colony Acres Family Farm named in ‘Best Pumpkin Patch’ list by USA Today
Colony Acres Family Farm in North Liberty is included in the 2023 USA Today 10…
