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Linn County accepting applications for economic development grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for its annual Economic and Community Development Fund, which supports initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and improving quality of life for residents. The competitive grant program is open to…
Backyard Abundance uses sustainable practices in landscape design
By Gigi Wood He’s always been a tree hugger. Fred Meyer, founder of Backyard…

ICCA celebrates year, hears about advocacy needs
By John Kenyon The advocacy of the arts in the Corridor is good, but the…

Community foundation releases flood report
By Pat Shaver As the floodwaters tore through Cedar Rapids, officials with the Greater Cedar…

TEDx Iowa City live blog
TEDx Iowa City will be held throughout the day today, and the Corridor Business Journal‘s…

IC to consider selling three city-owned properties for redevelopment
By Gigi Wood Iowa City’s property tax base could increase if three city-owned properties are…
Popcorn president discusses business successes, challenges
Jolly Time’s Smith speaks at the University of Iowa By Gigi Wood It’s a jolly…

Marion awaits shovel-ready approval for industrial park
By Pat Shaver Officials in Marion are moving along in the process to establish shovel-ready…

Three Cedar Rapids economic organizations become one
Chamber, Downtown District and Priority One become the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance By Pat…

Forty Under 40: Making a difference
By John Kenyon You are about to read about 40 people who work for much…

Panera Bread, Coralville disagree on project’s failure
By Gigi Wood Panera Bread announced plans in May for opening its second Coralville location,…

Teambuilding keeps retention high at MediRevv
By Gigi Wood They have a Peeps show at Easter. MediRevv, a Coralville-based company that…

Goose Island founder talks about success, Anheuser-Busch acquisition
By Gigi Wood In 1993, he almost lost it all. The Goose Island Beer Co.,…

PLAs: then and now
One year later, PLAs used very differently By Pat Shaver CORRIDOR – This time last…

Czech Village streetscape nearing completion
By Pat Shaver One of Cedar Rapids’ most historic neighborhoods and unique business districts could…

Event center opens in Irish District
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – If it wasn’t for her frequent bike rides, Mindy…






