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Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop
A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed with a side of retro. State of Mind, opened May 17 at 1107 Seventh Ave. Suite 106, offers a kaleidoscope of colorful novelties and handcrafted…
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…
New job portal takes a couples approach
Job fairs at the University of Iowa, like this one last spring, are a popular…
CR law firm takes proactive approach toward talent gaps
Lynch Dallas President Amy Reasner, flanked by portraits of the firm’s founders, Charles J. Lynch…
Prairie Hill to become Iowa’s first cohousing site
Del Holland (third from right) addresses about 30 attendees at a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov.…
Corridor’s natural foods scene evolves with demand
Andrez Reid, a Natural Grocers cashier, stocks salad dressings as Grocery Manager Brandi Carmer works…
