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SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.
As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new funding opportunity geared for small manufacturers. The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants to…
Private Wealth names former Wells Fargo leader as CEO
Private Wealth Asset Management has announced Bryan Johnson, a former Wells Fargo Wealth regional managing…
Allegiant begins new nonstop route from Cedar Rapids to Florida
Allegiant today begins a new nonstop route from Cedar Rapids via The Eastern Iowa Airport…
Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to 3.9% in October
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in October, down from 4% in September…
Hunter Companies cancels plans to purchase, redevelop former Transamerica site
Hunter Companies has withdrawn its proposal to purchase and redevelop the former Transamerica site in…
Report: Iowa’s highway system falls to 22nd for cost-effectiveness
Iowa’s highway system ranks 22nd, down two spots from last year, in the nation in condition…
SBA seeks nominations for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The…
Circle Computer Resources awarded for commitment to veterans
Circle Computer Resources, of Cedar Rapids, was one of four Iowa businesses selected to receive…
Downtown Iowa City introduces kid’s holiday shopping market
The Holiday Kid’s Market in downtown Iowa City gives youth a chance to shop for…
Deere strike over, workers report back to work Thursday
Striking UAW John Deere workers ratified a “landmark labor agreement” on Wednesday ending the first…
Linn County awards $1 million to PATCH program
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved $1 million to the Housing Fund for…
Builder confidence up on strong demand, NAHB survey shows
Low existing inventories and strong buyer demand are helping to push builder confidence higher for…
Report: Home buyers motivated by desire to be closer to family and friends
Among repeat home buyers and home sellers over the last year, a key factor for…
HBI report shows labor shortage weakening housing supply, affordability
A lack of skilled construction labor is a key limiting factor for improving housing inventory…
Emirates Airlines signs avionics agreement with Collins Aerospace at Dubai Air Show
Collins Aerospace has been awarded an agreement by Emirates Airlines to upgrade its fleet of…
Economist: Holiday retail sales could increase by 10% in Iowa
Retailers are going to see a significant increase in sales this holiday season, says Creighton…
