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S5G Therapeutics awarded grand prize in UI JPEC innovation challenge
An ocular therapeutics startup was awarded first place and $50,000 at the University of Iowa’s Innovation Challenge April 30. S5G Therapeutics, comprised of experts in clinical and translational medicine, biomedical research, pharmaceutical sciences and business development, placed in the Graduate/Faculty/Staff/Incubator…
Great Jones County Fair continues to bring in top entertainers
By Angela Holmes MONTICELLO – Music fans in Eastern Iowa don’t have to travel far…
Building leaders locally
By Leah Grout Garris Photo by Rachel Jessen CEDAR RAPIDS — Two Corridor companies invest…
Documenting work and life
By Katie Mills Giorgio CORRIDOR — In the last year John Richard has traveled to…
North Liberty dance studio thrives
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—In a matter of a few weeks, Megan Snyder’s life will…
Vault Coworking launches initiative, plans for events, move
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – It’s a centennial goal. Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space,…
Banno’s new focus banks on it
By Angela Holmes CEDAR FALLS – As Banno’s business broadens, its focus tightens. What started…
Von Maur to open July 27 in Coralville
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—A major retailer will open doors this month in Coralville, but close…
Geonetric to build business incubator, partners with Vault Coworking
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – Tony Hsieh, the iconic CEO of Zappos.com, has led the…
MediRevv growth outpaces projections
By Pat Shaver Photos by Rachel Jessen CORALVILLE—A Coralville company is doubling in size. MediRevv…
Bug Soother insect repellent an overnight sensation
By Cindy Hadish COLUMBUS JUNCTION — Call it a super-“gnatural” success. Freda Sojka’s natural bug…
Entrepreneur goes global
By Pat Shaver Photo by Rachel Jessen CORALVILLE—Helen Jameson’s 25-year career working with international students…
New Pioneer votes to pursue third location
By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – A new natural foods grocery store will likely open in…
Sedgwick set to open next month, to employ more than 300
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—Next month, a new building in Coralville will open its doors, bringing…
RuffaloCODY plans continued growth, expansion
By Molly Altorfer CEDAR RAPIDS — With a recent investment from growth equity investor Summit…
2013 Best of the Corridor voting has begun
2013 Best of the Corridor voting has begun The Corridor Business Journal’s annual Best of…