Steve Gravelle's stories
Flight Ready Parking promises seamless car-to-gate experience
An educational IT consultant, Briana Mills quickly came to know what to expect from business travel. “Every time it’s the same experience,” said Ms. Mills, 37, of Cedar Rapids. “I was arranging for rides, and if there were delays or…
Going the distance: How the University of Iowa transports its athletes across the country to compete
Getting to State College, Pa., can be a major hassle. “You’re at the mercy of…
CBJ Newsmakers: Official downtown plans to be set in motion
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
IEDA announces five Cedar Rapids projects that qualify for state tax credits
Five Cedar Rapids redevelopment projects have qualified for state tax credits, the Iowa Economic Development…
Business’ best friend
Leash on Life isn’t a pet store, it’s a pet supply store. The distinction means…
How Sólás H2O went from idea to national brand in under a year
“We’re kind of in the top three of canned water right now,” Mark Pattison said.…
Adapt and evolve: The future of the Corridor’s downtown districts
Employers and landlords are edging toward the future of the Corridor’s downtowns. “They’re trying to…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: World Class Industries
World Class Industries draws on its historic strengths to weather the new economy’s wave of…
The Corridor’s largest privately held companies: CRST International Inc.
Coordinating shippers’ needs with its drivers’ career preferences is crucial to maintaining CRST International Inc.’s…
2023 Women of Influence: Stacie Osako
Stacie Osako’s title appears familiar, but at Informatics, Inc., “CEO” stands for chief experience officer,…
2023 Women of Influence: Cristiane AbouAssaly
Cristiane AbouAssaly has always recognized the importance of connections. “I’m very relationship-driven,” Ms. AbouAssaly said…
CBJ Newsmakers: Supply, workforce shortages drive up prices, slow down projects
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
TrueNorth builds legacy from within
“Our culture is what we call One TrueNorth,” said Jason Smith, CEO of the Cedar…
Kirkwood Community College partners with CID to offer new avionics program
Even amid a highly competitive labor market for aircraft mechanics, Matt Wolford wasn’t too concerned…
National and local supply chain and workforce woes tied together
As Corridor businesses feel their way through the third year of an economy upended by…
Supply, workforce shortages drive up prices, slow down projects
In our new COVID reality, even a rapid economic recovery from a global pandemic has…
