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Juliet Abdel talks Cedar Rapids’ appeal, development strategy and more
Juliet Abdel began her tenure July 28 as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, which represents more than 1,200 businesses in the region. Ms. Abdel is responsible for leading the organization and team which serves the…
Swisher officials to regroup after voters again reject municipal water plan
Swisher officials are assessing their next steps after a measure to develop a municipal water…
Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking seen as investment in region’s economic future
The final phase of the Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization project represents a key investment not…
Swisher leaders say municipal water vote key to city’s development
Residents of Swisher will vote Tuesday, March 7 on a measure to develop a municipal…
Cedar Rapids seeks to modify agreement with Westdale redevelopment firm
Cedar Rapids officials are in the process of modifying its agreement with Frew Development Group…
Demolition schedule set for former Marion library building
The demolition schedule for the former Marion Public Library building has been formally set. At…
Technology, innovation, equity driving progress at New Leader Manufacturing
As with all manufacturers, change has been the constant with New Leader Manufacturing. In the…
Wolf Carbon files petition for carbon dioxide pipeline
Wolf Carbon Solutions has filed its petition for a carbon dioxide pipeline with the Iowa…
CBJ Health Care Summit panelists address health care costs, competition
A group of local health care panelists fielded a series of questions from Corridor Business…
UPDATED: Transamerica laying off another 42 Cedar Rapids employees
Transamerica is laying off another 42 employees from its Cedar Rapids operations, according to a…
Health Care Summit speaker: Parallel integration can address crisis
Tim Sagers gets straight to the point: We’re spending more in the U.S. on health…
Affordable housing projects set for southwest Cedar Rapids
Two neighboring city-owned properties in southwest Cedar Rapids are set to be redeveloped for affordable…
Plans for age-restricted, gated development in Cedar Rapids advance
An age-restricted, gated housing development in northeast Cedar Rapids is moving forward in Cedar Rapids…
Is 3D printing the future of home construction?
3D printing, considered cutting-edge technology a decade ago, is moving well beyond desktop units printing…
GoDaddy laying off 8% of global workforce
GoDaddy is laying off 8% of its global workforce as the domain registrar and hosting…
Bed Bath & Beyond closing stores in Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City
Bed Bath & Beyond has announced plans to close its stores in Cedar Rapids, Davenport…
