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Fastest Growing Companies: What happens when companies grow too fast?
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal publishes its list of the fastest growing companies in the region, giving readers an insight into advancements local businesses are making in their respective fields. But what happens to the companies that make the…
Hyatt Regency upgrading rooms, replacing Edgewater Grille
A multi-million dollar makeover of Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center is underway and…

Can AI replace humans? ‘I think so,’ says Iowa professor
In a recent webinar discussing the power of ChatGPT, University of Iowa professor Patrick Fan…

University of Iowa metaversity geared toward prospective, current students
A collection of avatars attended a ribbon cutting event for a virtual University of Iowa…

UI research center secures emergency funding following tornado
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a request from the University of Iowa to make…

Ross Dress for Less replacing Gordmans store in Coralville
Discount department store Ross Dress for Less will open at the site of the former…

Coralville unveils RAGBRAI 2023 theme, logo
‘Cheers to the years’ will be the official motto for Coralville’s overnight RAGBRAI 2023 stop,…

Moxie employees start again with True Solar Iowa
Just one day after New Moxie Solar closed its doors, a new business entity called…

Moxie Solar owner Jason Hall faces legion of lawsuits
In the aftermath of Moxie Solar closing its doors, lawsuits are progressing throughout the Iowa…

Why Moxie Solar failed
In a December 2019 interview with the CBJ, Moxie Solar CEO Jason Hall said he…

The rise and fall of Moxie Solar
Once a rising star in the solar industry, Moxie Solar failed to adequately care for…

How Moxie Solar customers lost money
Moxie Solar customers hoping to make the prudent financial and environmental decision of utilizing solar…

South Side Street Foods brings Native American flair to Iowa City
Daniel Velasquez noticed the distinct lack of Native American-inspired food experiences in Iowa City, so…
New Big Grove brewing process to reduce carbon footprint
A $37,000 grant from the city of Iowa City is going toward the purchase of…
Urban Acres Real Estate surprise drivers with $5,000 in free gas
Urban Acres Real Estate gave out $5,000 in free gas at the pump July 1…

Rep. Miller-Meeks ‘remains hopeful’ on documented Dreamer bill
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, flanked on both sides by North Liberty business owners, addressed workforce and…
