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NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in May to 98.8, surpassing the 51-year average of 98, according to the organization’s latest monthly report. Improvements in expected business conditions and sales expectations were…
United brings premium flight experience to CID
United’s new two-cabin Bombardier CRJ-550 service between the Eastern Iowa Airport and Chicago offers what…
Healthy exploration: Wellness travel comes to the Corridor
Aimee Langlas of Travel Leaders / Destinations Unlimited rides a zipline during a trip to…
Duane Smith is 2019’s Most Influential
TrueNorth Companies CEO Duane Smith, shown in his Cedar Rapids office, has led the company…
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Kelly Hayworth
If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already…
High fiber: Enseva bringing Hiawatha firms top data speeds
A contractor installs fiber optic cable for Enseva that will cross under I-380 to the…
Lion Development baking up big plans for Pizza Ranches
Outside the North Liberty Pizza Ranch, where renovations have begun. The space is expected to…
Navigating the ESOP maze
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Transferring a company’s ownership from a private owner to employees through…
Two new ‘seeds’ taking root in Johnson County
Local leaders preparing to launch seed fund, matching loan program in 2020. By Katharine Carlon…
Medtech for the masses
UnityPoint leaders and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance ambassadors help cut the ribbon on generate…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Gary Rozek
Gary Rozek talks with Nate Kaeding during a recent recording session at the CBJ Studios…
Amazon’s coming to town
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Economic development officials say an Amazon “last mile” fulfillment center coming…
Amazon’s coming to town
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Economic development officials say an Amazon “last mile” fulfillment center coming…
Marion boutique offers a ‘mode’ for giving back
Danielle Rings, owner of MODE in Marion and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2019 “Outstanding…
Marion boutique offers a ‘mode’ for giving back
Danielle Rings, owner of MODE in Marion and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2019 “Outstanding…
‘The Preserve’ focuses on affordability in North Liberty
The first homes are going up at The Preserve, a major subdivision near Centennial Park…