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Work, reimagined: How the COVID-19 pandemic shaped Corridor workplace policies
Five years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic abruptly closed offices, businesses and schools, indelibly altering the workplace. From hybrid work options to company culture to employee health initiatives, the evolution of the workforce received a jump-start that’s reverberating to…
Local entrepreneur alters business plan as a way to give back
By Conrad Swanson UNIVERSITY OF IOWA — In his junior year of high school, Muscatine…

Hit the ground running
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY — Brian and Kris Tharp’s North Liberty business was a…

Bata’s Restaurant opens in NewBo neighborhood
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — A father-and-son team is opening a new restaurant in the…

Best of the Corridor: Week 2
The 2012 Best of the Corridor winners were announced in two sets. The first groups…

Best of the Corridor: Week 1
The 2012 Best of the Corridor winners were announced, in part, in the July 16…

StoneBridge Promenade development down to three vacancies
By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY — The paint isn’t dry. But North Liberty’s newest development,…

Counting down: RAGBRAI hits Cedar Rapids July 26-27
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Calling all volunteers. With RAGBRAI only a few weeks…

Boyer retires from Van Meter after 20 years
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS — Barry Boyer’s plan: there is no plan. Mr. Boyer,…

Mall thinks outside the box
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY- Iowa City will have a new fitness facility in a few…

Top employer: Nyemaster Goode up for national award
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS — Nyemaster Goode is a finalist for a major national…

Local startup forges ahead, navigates FDA approval
By Gigi Wood CORALVILLE — It’s been five years since John Slump and Jared Garfield…

Farm business expands with zipline, coffee shop
By Pat Shaver ATKINS — The business has grown much like the produce it sells,…

Medical center sees unexpected growth
By Pat Shaver A medical center in Jones County is experiencing rapid growth. Since the…

Wood named CBJ editor
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE — The Corridor Business Journal has selected a new editor. Gigi Wood,…
Englert receives city funding
The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City was approved to receive $50,000 in funding from…
