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Smaller Communities Forum to celebrate the growth of the Corridor
On Sept. 4, the CBJ’s Smaller Communities Forum will offer a unique opportunity to explore the economic vitality and strategic vision of smaller communities across the region. This new event is designed for business leaders, policy makers, investors, and residents…
Downtown Block Party draws 30,000 attendees to Iowa City
The 5th Annual Downtown Block Party held June 25 in Iowa City drew an estimated…

Cedar Rapids council moves several development projects ahead
Two major projects wrapped up the Cedar Rapids City Council’s discussion Tuesday, June 28 of…

Ribbon-cutting Friday to celebrate CeMar Trail bridge over Marion Boulevard
Marion Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and community leaders will come together Friday, July 1, at…

Green jobs in Iowa have promising future, report finds
A new report finds that Iowa’s green jobs economy is strong and poised for huge…

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…

Robins Landing construction set to begin soon
More than a year in the making, construction of the expansive Robins Landing mixed-use development…

ProCircular CEO Aaron Warner named 2022 TLC Entrepreneur of the Year
A lot of people claim to love their jobs, especially when they’re being interviewed by…
Former Transamerica site sold in auction
The former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids has been sold, following a three-day online…

St. Luke’s Hospital offering robotic-assisted option for lung biopsy
UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital is offering patients a new, minimally invasive option for lung biopsies…
Wealth Enhancement Group acquires Hawkins Wealth Management
Greater Minneapolis-based Wealth Enhancement Group is acquiring Hawkins Wealth Management in North Liberty. Led by…

King’s Ready-Mix strike resolved
UPDATED: The strike against Cedar Rapids concrete supplier King’s Ready-Mix has been resolved, according to…

Treasured Moments Photography opens larger studio in Marion
Treasured Moments Photography, 143 Marion Blvd., Ste. B, joins a growing number of new businesses…

Fed Chicago president: Inflation ‘clearly too high’
Aggressive action is needed to bring surging inflation under control, and that action will likely…

Refugee farmers setting down roots in Linn County
Siriro Hakizimana fled his home country of Burundi as a young man for Tanzania —…
Corridor companies continue to increase strength in revenue
When the team at Integrated Connection found out they debuted on the Fastest Growing Companies…





