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Ron Corbett retiring from Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Ron Corbett is retiring as vice president of economic development at the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, ending nearly four decades of public service. Mr. Corbett’s retirement is effective March 31, according to an organizational update newsletter from the CRMEA…
Iowa Startup Accelerator accepting applications until Feb. 11
Applications are available for another week for startup businesses to participate in the Iowa Startup…
Meld Marketing marks five years with new website, giving back
Meld Marketing is celebrating its fifth year by launching a brand refresh, a new website…
‘Choose Local’ connects Iowans to local farmers and food
Iowa Valley RC&D has launched a statewide “Choose Local” marketing campaign to connect Iowans to…
Mercy President & CEO Tim Charles announces planned retirement
After 19 years with Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Timothy Charles, president and CEO,…
Melanie Olson Design Group wins Best of Houzz 2022 award
Melanie Olson Design Group, of Cedar Rapids, has won a “Best of Houzz” award for…
Registration open for Iowa Farm Bureau’s ‘Acres of Opportunity’ conference
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation has announced registration is open for “Acres of Opportunity,” a…
First Interstate Bank merges with Great Western Bank
First Interstate BancSystem, parent company of First Interstate Bank, announced on Tuesday that they have…
Iowa awards $1.4 million in Employer Innovation Fund grants
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has awarded $1.4 million in grants to 38 Iowa employers and…
New members join Economic Alliance’s innovation councils, policy board
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has added new members to its innovation councils and…
Mediacom announces new high-speed internet programs to connect low-income households
Mediacom Communications has announced its participation in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a…
MidWestOne income, earnings drop slightly in fourth quarter, but full year income sets record
MidWestOne Financial Group, headquartered in Iowa City, reported a drop in net income and diluted…
West Bancorporation announces record net income
Last year was a record-setting year for West Bancorporation. The Des Moines-based bank holding company,…
Local professors address supply chain’s ‘perfect storm’
Depending on your perspective, the phrase “supply chain” is among the global economy’s most pressing…
New general manager takes helm of DoubleTree, convention center
The new general manager of the DoubleTree Hotel, Convention Complex and Alliant Energy PowerHouse is…
Deetz startup expects $10 million in revenue for small businesses this year
It’s easier than ever for people to order from fast-food giants and chain restaurants. Still,…