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Iowa’s unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in June, up slightly from 3.6% in May, according to the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD). The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. The labor force participation rate edged up to 67.4% in…
Conference highlights workplace culture
By Ryan Suchomel On June 12, business leaders and human resource managers from up and…
Coolest Places to Work 2014: Company Profiles
The Coolest Places to Work identifies and honors local companies that have created the most…
Clickstop named Corridor’s Coolest Place to Work
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Clickstop was the big winner at the Corridor Business Journal’s second-annual…
Kent Park offers Wi-Fi to campers
By Gigi Wood JOHNSON COUNTY—Campers may want to pack a few more items the next…
Little Free Libraries set up in CR neighborhood
By Adam Moore Children and adults alike in the Wellington Heights neighborhood of Cedar Rapids…
Rowe, Iowa Nice Guy close ABI conference
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Speakers at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Taking Care…
KemPharm inks big deal
By Adam Moore [email protected] CORALVILLE—KemPharm Inc., a small biopharmaceutical company focused on the development…
New 4-H programs prepare students for success
By Cindy Hadish The 4-H youth development program has moved far beyond the farm. While…
Economy discussed at Mid-Year Economic Review
By Angela Holmes WATERLOO—The U.S. economy looks to continue its upswing, thanks to shifting global…
Expansion will triple Cedar Ridge’s spirits capacity
By Dave DeWitte SWISHER – The decision to invest $1.1 million in a new stillhouse…
Lil’ Drug Store works hard at staying well
By Dave DeWitte A $250 bonus for meeting wellness program goals: Good. Competing for prizes…
CR revitalization attracts local, national performers
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—As flood recovery continues, downtown is rockin’ and rollin’ with the…
Steve Shriver named Entrepreneur of the Year
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – After founding two lip balm manufacturing businesses in Cedar…
Midwest Microwave Solutions repeats as CBJ’s fastest growing company
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS – No other company has claimed the Corridor Business Journal’s…
Corridor group learns from Itasca Project
By Dave DeWitte The success of regional collaboration in the Minneapolis region has been built…
