Fastest Growing Companies unveiled
At its annual Fastest Growing Companies event May 22, the Corridor Business Journal awarded 25 companies for their revenue growth during the past three...
Turning passion into action for co-working
By Katie Mills Giorgio
IOWA CITY -- Sheila Samuelson first heard about co-working back in 2007.
She was living in San Francisco at the time, where...
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 life.
Nic and Kelly Mercer opened Itsy Bitsy Boutique, a children’s...
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 was recently hired as the dean of theUniversityofIowa’s business school, effective...
Biodegradable business
Composting company develops Corridor presence
By Pat Shaver
If it can be composted, it should be.
That's one of the goals of GreenRU, a composting company that...
West Liberty Foods receives landfill-free designation
By Gigi Wood
WEST LIBERTY -- It’s rare for the industry.
Two West Liberty Foods facilities will soon become landfill-free, meaning 1 percent or less of...
Iowa women status report released, notes inequities
The “SHE MATTERS: 2012 Status of Women and Girls in Iowa” report was released this morning at the Coralville Marriott by the Iowa Women’s...
Backpocket preparing for July grand opening
Building completion in May; Brewery to include green features
By Gigi Wood
Construction is nearly complete on Backpocket Brewing’s 15,000-square-foot brewery in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing...
Theater looks at nontraditional marketing
By Pat Shaver
Just as it does with shows and performances, Theatre Cedar Rapids has had to channel creativity into marketing and promotion efforts.
The nonprofit...
CR Foundation wins award
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation was presented with the 2012 Award for Outstanding Foundation by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) at the...