Area retailers report steady holiday sales
By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder
CORRIDOR--Small businesses in the Corridor say holiday shoppers are turning out this year to buy and they expect that...
Shriver returns to Eco Lips
By Gigi Wood
CEDAR RAPIDS--He’s a born entrepreneur.
From the start, Steve Shriver wanted to own his own business.
“I think it’s that whole debate of whether...
Entrepreneurs share success stories at forum
By Pat Shaver
CORALVILLE--Stacie Sefton and husband, Jon, realized they were entrepreneurs after working their way up in corporate jobs.
“We had a vision and a...
Downtown Iowa City high rises unveiled
By Pat Shaver
The corner of College and Gilbert streets in Iowa City will eventually be a vibrant downtown corner.
Whether that includes New Pioneer Co-op, movie theaters, restaurants,...
Readers select 2012 Most Influential
Jones, Mason top list again
By Gigi Wood
Clay Jones has made the list every year since it was started in 2005.
The chairman, president and CEO...
The man behind the brand
By Pat Shaver
CEDAR RAPIDS--Dan Schuster’s company is one of the lesser-known businesses that has benefited from growth in Cedar Rapids’ historic New Bo and...
What Main Street means to Marion
By Sarah Binder
MARION--Marion Square Park is surrounded on three sides by small, local businesses, including one of Gae Sharp-Richardson’s, but she calls it an...
Little changes can lead to big love
'For the Love of Cities' author conducts half-day workshop to promote advocacy
By Sarah Binder
The city of Cedar Rapids fills more than 170,000 potholes, seals 110 miles...
UICCU sees continued growth
Credit union ranked No. 1 place to work
By Pat Shaver
CORRIDOR--A coupon for ice cream can go a long way.
That’s one of the reasons employees...