Small Business
Vintage shop The Glittering Pear to open in Uptown Marion
A new vintage and art boutique has opened in Uptown Marion, offering shoppers a mix of antique finds and local handmade art. The Glittering Pear, 620 7th Ave., hosted its official grand opening on Sunday, June 1. Owner Ravyn Eilderts…
Big Grove named official craft brewery of University of Iowa Athletics
Big Grove Brewery, a popular Eastern Iowa craft brewery has been named the “Official Craft…
Reece chairs Iowa Association of Business and Industry board
Chad Reece, vice president, government and industry relations of Winnebago Industries in Forest City, is…
Aroma Artisan Pizza planning second location at Kingston Yard
What began as a family hobby turned into a full-time venture seven years ago for…
Estela’s Fresh Mex: burritos, with a side of podcasts and basketball
Anyone who’s been a Hawkeye for the last eight years is no doubt familiar with…
Allegra Cedar Rapids receives international awards
Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Cedar Rapids has been awarded the Milestone and Sales Pinnacle…
SBA approves loans to two Iowa Corridor small businesses in June
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Kindred Coffee opens in North Linn Street space
This summer’s coffee connoisseurs of downtown Iowa City saw a new contender, Kindred Coffee, open…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Charlie Rohde with King’s Material
Charlie Rohde is the president of King’s Material and Dakota Red Corporation, a legacy company…
Johnson County recommends minimum wage increase
Effective July 1, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommends the county’s minimum wage increase…
ABI survey: Iowa businesses anticipate workforce stability, despite economic uncertainty
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has released the results of its latest…
New search engine launches for Iowa City area
After moving to Iowa City four years ago, Sam Johnson wanted a way to discover…
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, SBA Iowa District Office form alliance
The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce…
Act Write Here wins $15,000 first prize at Venture School Statewide Launch Day
Virtual playhouse Act Write Here won first place and a $15,000 prize at the University…
First annual Empowerment Symposium launches this fall in Iowa City
This fall, the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black and Brown Professionals to Lead will…
The Play Café has opened its new location
Founded in 2022, the Play Café has officially opened its new location at 153 Marion…
