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Amana brewery, Cedar Rapids vegetable farm recipients of Choose Iowa value-added grants
Several Corridor businesses are recipients of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Choose Iowa value-added grants. On April 22, IDALS awarded 33 grants – a total of $463,000 – to Iowa farmers and small businesses spanning 28 counties.…
Tax reform changes the affordable housing game
Without low-income housing tax credits, projects like Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Village Apartments, a $9.7 million,…

Participant Choice gives investors more options
Looking back to 2009, we could hardly surf WebMD on our second generation iPhone, let…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Randy Ramlo
Nate Kaeding (left) with Randy Ramlo, president and CEO of UFG Insurance. PHOTO ADAM MOORE…

The story behind “Real Success”
Randy Ramlo, president and CEO of UFG Insurance, sitting with Nate Kaeding for filming of…

New CBJ series: Working for a living
Culver’s crew member Myson Rodgers rings up a sale at the chain’s Edgewood Road location…

CBJ Q&A: Jennifer Daly
Jennifer Daly, speaking at the CBJ’s 2017 Manufacturing Conference in Cedar Rapids. PHOTO ADAM MOORE…

NextEra hints at early closure for Duane Arnold
A file photo showing temporary workers replacing the copper wiring in Duane Arnold’s main generator…

Ditching law for a greener future
Kaveh Mostafavi, the founder of Coralville-based EcoCare Supply, pivoted (twice) to find success in supplies.…

Repour Wine Saver drawing big interest, sales
Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Tom Lutz is saving wine “one glass at a time.” PHOTO KATHARINE…

Washington decor, consignment store keeps it creative
Leslie Allender and painter Jamie Fritz stand amidst RePurpose It’s showroom of consigned furniture, refinishing…

AbouAssaly: Marion’s got the big mo
Marion Mayor Nicholas AbouAssaly addresses efforts to expand affordable housing during his State of the…

Economic forecast 2018: Big growth, big risks
Deere & Co. economist Luke Chandler predicted big growth and big risks at the CBJ’s…

Transamerica agreement bringing Tata to CR
A Transamerica sign at the company’s North Campus off Edgewood Road on a recent afternoon.…

Corridor recruiters playing the long game
Recruiters are starting earlier and getting creative in the fight for talent. By Dave…

CBJ Q&A: Elisabeth Kissling, Foundation 2
By CBJ Editorial Board [email protected] Elisabeth Kissling has been with Foundation 2 since 2001 –…
