2021 Women of Influence honored at Corridor Business Journal banquet
The Corridor Business Journal is proud to have honored 11 incredible women at the 17th annual Women of Influence awards banquet on Nov. 3...
Gov. Kim Reynolds announces initiatives to address child care shortage
In response to the growing child care crisis hitting the state, and with Iowa leading the nation in the share of households where both...
Iowa City area to launch community-based digital gift card
Think Iowa City, the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, announce the launch of a community-based digital gift card program to promote local...
UPDATE: Deere workers reject second contract proposal, Deere continues discussions with UAW
Striking United Auto Workers (UAW) were back on the picket lines this week after rejecting a six-year pact with Deere & Co. that the...
New initiative encourages local shopping this holiday season
This year the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is once again asking people to buy local and give local throughout the holidays. The initiative,...
SBA approves nearly $31 million in Iowa loans in October
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 55 loans for $30,973,00 to Iowa businesses in October, including 11 in the Corridor.Â
Area businesses receiving loan approvals...
Linn County voters approve casino referendum
Supporters of a Cedar Rapids casino will have another opportunity to develop a proposal for consideration by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, after...
Paving for Progress vote passes, local-option sales tax renewed
Linn County's local-option sales tax, commonly referred to as Paving for Progress and known for funding roads and sewer projects, passed with 69.6% of...
Census Bureau: U.S. homeownership rate at 65.4% for third quarter of 2021
The Census Bureau’s Housing Vacancy Survey (CPS/HVS) reported the U.S. homeownership rate was flat at 65.4% in the third quarter of 2021, according to...
Mural honoring health care workers unveiled in downtown Cedar Rapids
A two-story-high mural featuring images of local health care workers was unveiled Monday in downtown Cedar Rapids, serving as a thank you for their...