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Greater IC business community survey identifies growth, customer acquisition as top priorities
In late April, Johnson County economic development and business support organization Greater Iowa City, Inc. rolled out a focused survey to gauge how the region’s business community views today’s economic environment – and to test the pulse on which Greater…
Don’t fight a zombie with toast
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS — While most of the nation struggles with high unemployment,…
Connecting students with careers
By Katie Mills Giorgio CORRIDOR — Laurie Worden is a passionate advocate for growing local…
Buildings offered for redevelopment as flood demolitions near end
Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS –Two commercial buildings that were destined for demolition…
Whirlpool showcases new technology
By David DeWitte MIDDLE AMANA – They’re lean, green machines. Leaders of the world’s largest…
New Bo Books promotes local literature
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – A hand-written sign at the entrance to New Bo…
Robins launches economic development group
By Dave DeWitte ROBINS – Attracting new businesses in Robins, one of the Corridor’s most…
Indicators improving for 2014
By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It was a different sentiment this year. The Corridor Business…
New hot spots planned for Cedar Rapids
Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Gastronomic changes are coming to a…
Corridor communities receive Main Street grants
By Angela Holmes CORRIDOR — Jeanne Matthews hopes the renovation project she and her husband,…
Rockwell Collins completes ARINC acquisition
Story by Dave DeWitte Photo by Bill Adams CEDAR RAPIDS – The largest acquisition ever…
Braving winter weather
By Alesha L. Crews CORRIDOR — While some may view the winter as a time…
Jones County hospital continues to grow
By Gigi Wood ANAMOSA – Jones Regional Medical Center has been one of the fastest…
Cedar Valley SportsPlex set to open to the public this month
By Angela Holmes WATERLOO – Too blustery outside to exercise? Don’t worry; the climate in…
Victorian home’s restoration in Cedar Rapids attracting attention
Story and photo by Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Mark Cardis remembers playing in the yard…
Centro to expand nationally, internationally, hire 200 in 2014
By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY – It will be a big year for Centro. The…
