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Real Success: The biggest business stories of the year
In a first-of-its-kind episode for the Real Success podcast, host Nate Kaeding welcomes Corridor Business Journal Editor Alexandra Olsen and CEO/Owner John Lohman to break down the five most significant business stories that shaped the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor in…
Party with a purpose
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – It’s about community. Studio 13, a gay night club…
NewBo city market plan moving forward
by John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – As plans for the proposed NewBo City Market on…
Counterfeiting cases on rise, meth makes a comeback in Iowa
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – Two rising crime trends in Coralville are affecting businesses. One…
Main Street Program, riverboat foundation, mean big changes
by Gigi Wood WASHINGTON – Several influences have led to revitalization in Washington. State guidance,…
Survey finds more optimism about economy
by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – Corridor business owners are more optimistic about the local economy…
Expanding air service top priority for director
by John Kenyon CORRIDOR – Expanding air service, addressing the perception of high fares and…
A fire in the belly
by Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – It’s all about the basics. That’s what the fastest-growing company…
UniverCity program aims to increase neighborhood diversity
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Iowa City and the University of Iowa have formed…
Branding effort gets under way
by John Kenyon LINN COUNTY – No matter what comes of a consultant’s efforts to…
Appearances matter
Reporter: Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Mixed use is an often-used phrase in development, but…
Northside neighborhood to receive facelift
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Customers can find it all in Iowa City’s northside…
Proposed medical mall amplifies business potential
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – Build it and more will come. That’s the big-…
Confluence of projects necessitates move
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – One Coralville business owner is at ground zero for flood-recovery…
Extra credit homework
by Tim Kenyon Editor’s note: To qualify for the federal first-time homebuyers tax credit, deals…
Clickstop building up in Urbana
by Tim Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – The Clickstop e-commerce firm plans a new facility and…





