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SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the month of March 2025, including loans to several businesses in the Corridor. Businesses receiving loan approvals from the SBA in January include: LJM…
Pella developer plans Coralville’s first senior living co-op
By Dave DeWitte As Ewing Land Development prepares to develop the first independent living co-op…
Technology transforms farmers markets in Iowa
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS—Jason Grimm doesn’t perceive a technological divide when it comes to…
Q&A: Bruce Rastetter
President, Iowa Board of Regents Interview by CBJ Editorial Board As CEO of Summit…
CBJ honors Forty Under 40
The annual Forty under 40 awards recognize forty leaders under the age of 40 who are…
Iowa Lean Consortium builds support network
By Katie Mills Giorgio CEDAR RAPIDS—Individuals across the state of Iowa working to implement Lean…
Kirkwood introduces Washington Regional Center
By Emery Styron “Opportunity: Next right,” reads the billboard on Highway 1, just north of…
Expert to discuss how politics sway accounting standards
By Dave DeWitte Accounting historian Stephen Zeff says many of us don’t understand the implications…
Stuff Etc. capitalizes on recycling mentality
By Angela Holmes CORALVILLE—By responding to market demands and providing stellar customer service, Mary Sundblad…
Social Brand Forum offers advice
By Ashley Levitt Social media is a whole other world. Like any world, it has…
CR, Linn County consider proposals for Knutson, Mott buildings
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS—The Cedar Rapids City Council will consider proposals for redeveloping one…
Fitness events incorporate the holidays to attract participants
By Angela Holmes As autumn progresses and winter looms ahead, outdoor fitness event organizers in…
Washington industries creative in effort to attract skilled workers
By Emery Styron How hard is it for growing businesses to find skilled workers in…
IC’s Ped Mall goes upscale with new boutiques and shops
By Adam Moore IOWA CITY—If you were walking through the Dubuque Street portion of the…
SBA approves $7.5 million in small business loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…
Transit or transportation, funding’s a problem
By Dave DeWitte Iowa is not only having trouble funding upkeep of roads and bridges,…
