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SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.
As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new funding opportunity geared for small manufacturers. The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants to…
BIY Homebrew Supply opens second store
By Angela Holmes MARION—Planning for events like the upcoming Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts Homebrew Festival…
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids unveils new look
By Kathy Varney Patients will appreciate the added comfort and new design of the 7,000-square-foot…
CR microbrewery plans retro game theme
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—A new downtown microbrewery will bring a touch of nostalgia for…
Local club connects, supports area innovators
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Independent inventors hoping to profit from an invention face long odds,…
Leadership education growing in Eastern Iowa
By Dave DeWitte When it comes to educational preparation for business leadership, the gold standard…
Wellness, well-being discussed at CBJ Power Breakfast
By Angela Holmes CORALVILLE—While many businesses are implementing wellness initiatives by offering healthy foods at…
New management hopes to revive I-80 interchange
By Angela Holmes WILLIAMSBURG—Yule and Sae Park were well aware of the struggles the businesses…
Educational institutions preparing students for jobs of future
By Angela Holmes and Dave DeWitte Keeping up with the changing world of work and technology…
David’s Famous Custard waits to ramp up Tipton plant
By Dave DeWitte TIPTON—David’s Famous Custard founder David Gott couldn’t find a producer capable of…
Penguin’s celebrates 25 years of laughs
By Adam Moore CEDAR RAPIDS—Penguin’s Comedy Club is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month, and…
New wellness program for hospitals opening doors for Stamats
By Dave DeWitte A turnkey wellness program that hospitals use to connect with their communities…
SBA approves $20 million in small business loans in July
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…
Hawkeye game day impact ripples out
By Dave DeWitte and Angela Holmes CORRIDOR—The wave of fans heading to Kinnick Stadium for…
Couples discuss the ups and downs of working together
By Molly Altorfer Shared passion. Solid communication. A sense of humor. The ability to set…
Raining Rose soaking up lip balm demand
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—When Raining Rose Inc. was consolidating into its new $12 million…
