Innovation

Positive workforce culture requires intentional approach, Manufacturing Conference panelists emphasize
Developing and maintaining a positive workforce culture doesn’t just happen – it requires an intentional and dedicated approach from company leaders, leaders stressed in a panel discussion Aug. 28 at the Corridor Business Journal’s 2025 Manufacturing Conference at the Hotel…
Solberg selected for U.S. Chamber leadership program
Barbra Solberg, public policy strategist of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has been selected…

University of Iowa computer science professors earn NSF CAREER awards
Two assistant professors in the University of Iowa’s Department of Computer Science have received the…

Cedar Valley Humane Society breaks ground on expansion of new Adoption Center
The Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) has broken ground on the next phase of its…

Amperage Marketing + Fundraising announces rebrand
Amperage Marketing + Fundraising has announced a rebrand that includes a new brand identity with…

Work, reimagined: How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Corridor workplace policies
Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly closed offices, businesses and schools, indelibly…

IEDA approves grants, financial incentives for Herbert Hoover Museum, Ingredion expansion
On Friday, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved financial incentives for businesses in Ankeny…

Infinity announces plans to hire for 100 new positions
Infinity, an inside sales and customer service agency with headquarters offices in Cedar Rapids and…

Johnson County Solar Task Force to launch March 27
Johnson County businesses and solar energy advocates have teamed up to form the Johnson County…

Johnson County coffee chain Coffee Emporium rebrands as Midnight Coffee
A popular Johnson County coffee chain is rolling out a new name to match the…

Greater Iowa City, Inc. seeks expert proposals for strategic investment district charrette process
Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) announced its request for letters of intent and proposals…

Collins Aerospace secures $80 million contract to upgrade Black Hawk avionics
Collins Aerospace has been awarded an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of…

Crystal Group to announce industrial workstation tech at Texas conference
Crystal Group, Inc., based in Hiawatha, will introduce its “RE0924 Industrial Workstation” at DISTRIBUTECH 2025,…

Development proposals for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City narrowed to two after developer merger
Development proposals for a prime downtown Iowa City property have been narrowed to two after…

North Liberty City Council approves $20 million request for new development district
The North Liberty City Council approved a request for $20 million from the city to…

Alliant Energy names Patrick Allen as independent board chair
Alliant Energy Corporation has announced Patrick Allen has been named by the Board of Directors…
