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Coolest Thing Made in Iowa nominees announced
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the nominees for its 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa contest. The annual competition, now in its second year, is sponsored by MidWestOne Bank and aims to showcase products manufactured…
Fastest Growing Companies unveiled
At its annual Fastest Growing Companies event May 22, the Corridor Business Journal awarded 25…

Turning passion into action for co-working
By Katie Mills Giorgio IOWA CITY — Sheila Samuelson first heard about co-working back in…

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…
