Innovation
Several Corridor companies recognized among Iowa Top Workplaces
Several Corridor companies have been recognized as Iowa Top Workplaces, with at least two earning the honor for the 12th consecutive year. Clickstop Inc., an e-commerce company based in Urbana, and Honkamp, a CPA and business advisory firm with offices…
Iowa City OKs first reading to rezone ACT campus
Nearly eight months after ACT, Inc.’s announcement to sell its campus property to Iceberg Development Group,…
University of Iowa seeks approval for $252.7 million hospital revenue bond sale
The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for a…
Choreo senior director Erin Christy named Next-Gen Rising Star by ThinkAdvisor
Erin Christy, senior advisor of wealth management for Choreo Advisors in Cedar Rapids, has been…
Collins Aerospace announces avionics modernization program for King Air, Hawker aircraft
Collins Aerospace has announced a comprehensive avionics upgrade and modernization program for Beechcraft King Air…
CBJ Newsmakers: Iowa’s EV charging infrastructure growing slowly
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Field Day Brewing Company introduces cannabis-infused drinks on draft
Almost a year after introducing its cannabis-infused beverage line Day Dreamer, Field Day Brewing Company…
Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement…
Cedar Ridge Distillery unveils latest limited edition of American Single Malts
Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has unveiled the fourth…
Council approves development agreement for proposed casino
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement…
Trees Forever partnered with 112 communities in 2024
Trees Forever, a Marion-based nonprofit environmental organization, completed tree planting projects in 112 communities across…
Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative…
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective…
Linn County pursuing new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
Linn County officials are pursuing a new set of regulations on the construction of hazardous…
Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’
Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City,…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveil focus areas at Legislative Launch
Corridor business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders gathered Dec. 11 at the Cedar Ridge Distillery…
