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SBA approves nearly $9 million in Iowa loans in June 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 27 loans totaling nearly $9 million to Iowa businesses in June 2025, including several firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s two…
Businesses face fall without Hawkeye football
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Still reeling from the one-two-three blow of a crippling pandemic, a…
ECICOG doubles revolving loan fund with $4.25M award
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) has been…
Alliant named a Top Utility in Economic Development
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Alliant Energy has been named a Top Utility in Economic…
Small business relief coming for bars and taverns
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Bars and taverns closed due to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ COVID-19…
Xtream Arena plans grand opening celebrations
Xtream Arena and GreenState Family Fieldhouse in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing will host an open house Sept…
NPR podcast host participating in NewBoCo virtual event
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Cedar Rapids nonprofit NewBoCo has announced that Guy Raz, the…
Federal disaster assistance extended to 10 Iowa counties
Homeowners and renters in 10 more Iowa counties may now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance…
TrueNorth names Mertz vice president of benefits division
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] TrueNorth announces that Benefits Principal and Practice Leader Kyle Mertz…
Hotel report shows dire numbers since start of pandemic
CHART: The percent of hotel rooms booked two weeks before Labor Day dropped dramatically from…
ProCircular secures 2020’s Fastest Growing title
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Aaron Warner learned a valuable lesson from his former boss, Integrated…
MEDCO launches loan program for businesses
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Marion Economic Development Corp. has partnered with three community banks…
Veridian names Christoffer as its new CEO, president
Renee Christoffer. CREDIT: Veridian By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Veridian Credit Union has named Renee…
Alex Taylor named managing director of ISA
IMAGE: Alex Taylor By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Alex Taylor has been named the new…
Reynolds closes bars as COVID numbers jump
Gov. Kim Reynolds closes bars in six counties following increase in COVID cases. CREDIT KCRG…
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: John Lohman
If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already…
