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Big Grove Brewery introduces micro-grant initiative with new lager

Big Grove Brewery has launched The Neighborhood Beer, a new lager tied to a micro-grant initiative aimed at funding small-scale community projects. The initiative, managed through the newly established Big Grove For Good Foundation, will provide direct financial support to…

Itsy Bitsy offers used and handmade, local baby items

By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY — They won’t have to ask “what if” later on in…

Gardial is first female business dean at UI

By Gigi Wood It’s going to be a learning summer. Sarah Gardial (gar-DEE-all),UniversityofTennessee,Knoxville’s vice provost…

Biodegradable business

Composting company develops Corridor presence By Pat Shaver If it can be composted, it should…

West Liberty Foods receives landfill-free designation

By Gigi Wood WEST LIBERTY — It’s rare for the industry. Two West Liberty Foods…

Iowa women status report released, notes inequities

The “SHE MATTERS: 2012 Status of Women and Girls in Iowa” report was released this…

Backpocket preparing for July grand opening

Building completion in May; Brewery to include green features By Gigi Wood Construction is nearly…

Theater looks at nontraditional marketing

By Pat Shaver Just as it does with shows and performances, Theatre Cedar Rapids has…

CR Foundation wins award

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation was presented with the 2012 Award for Outstanding Foundation…

MediRevv building headquarters

Celebrates fifth anniversary on March 29 By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – A burgeoning Corridor company…

Java House opening restaurant in former Vortex space

IOWA CITY – The Java House, an Iowa City owned and operated chain of coffee shops,…

MEDCO discusses the future

By Pat Shaver MARION – The ultimate goal: to create a support system for entrepreneurs.…

Brewed Awakenings sees growth with third location

By Pat Shaver Their motto: From farm to table. What started as a small, family-owned…

Alliance to move to Science Station building

$2.4 million in renovations are under way By John Kenyon The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic…

Influence now and in the future

Leaders recognized for their efforts as Women of Influence John Kenyon Each year after the…

ISE receives national recognition as company grows

Software company grows from 25 to 36 employees in a year By Gigi Wood It’s…