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Matthew 25 to host free fine dining experience for community members March 28
Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25 is opening Groundswell Cafe on March 28 to local individuals and families for an evening of great food and warm hospitality. At no cost to guests courtesy of a Matthew 25 supporter, Night Out will…
Forecasting the business trends of 2017
Compiled by Adam Moore [email protected] In early December, we asked a handful of Corridor business…
Crews break ground for Chauncey tower in Iowa City
A rendering of the coming Chauncey tower, shown here from Gilbert and Washington streets. The…
TrueNorth CEO Duane Smith’s latest venture is a classic
Duane Smith, owner of Classic Enterprises, discusses a Ford Mustang convertible restoration project with Adam…
Nancy Kasparek voted 2016 Most Influential Person in the Corridor
By Angela Holmes / [email protected] Nancy Kasparek’s first appearance on the CBJ’s Most Influential Person…
Taking Iowa fashion to the next level
More than 300 people attended the Sleigh the Runway fashion show, held Dec. 1 at…
Taking Iowa fashion to the next level
More than 300 people attended the Sleigh the Runway fashion show, held Dec. 1 at…
An Entrepreneurial Forum discusses keys to success
Panelists Cheri Hochstetler, Kevonte’ Martin-Manley and Stephanie Nesseth discuss entrepreneurial challenges during the CBJ’s Dec.…
Beranek named CBJ’s 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year
Gerald Beranek, of BeraTek Industries, accepting the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year award from the…
Corridor entrepreneur finds opportunities with chain
By Dave DeWitte When John Chadima of Marion decided in 2013 to go into business…
Demand grows for Corridor apprenticeship programs
Third-year apprentice Chris Nicholson of Coralville practices stick-welding a steel plate at the Plumbers &…
Trader Joe’s coming to Coralville
A preliminary rendering of the Trader Joe’s location in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing. CREDIT TRADER…
Governor’s office renews push for computer science ed
Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds visited with students and education leaders from the Corridor during a…
Blocked overtime rule may require changes
By Adam Moore [email protected] Business owners and pro-business groups are breathing easier after a federal…
Celebrating the 2016 Workforce Awards
Eleven Corridor companies were honored for their successful recruitment and retention strategies during a Nov.…
Q&A: Brian Crowe
Q&A: Brian Crowe Economic Development Strategist Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance By CBJ News…
