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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…

Attendees enjoyed live entertainment in downtown Iowa City on June 25 during the Downtown Block Party. CREDIT ICDD

Cedar Rapids council moves several development projects ahead

Two major projects wrapped up the Cedar Rapids City Council’s discussion Tuesday, June 28 of…

Loftus Lumber project Cedar Rapids IEDA grants

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…

CeMar Trail Gateway Bridge

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…

Green jobs

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…

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks hears small business owners discuss day-to-day troubles they face.

Robins Landing construction set to begin soon

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

Robins Landing layout

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…

Former Transamerica site sold

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…

Hawkins Wealth Management

King’s Ready-Mix strike resolved

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

King's Ready-Mix

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…

Fed Chicago chairman Charles Evans

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…