Small Business
Iowa City Downtown District seeks volunteers for new committees
The Iowa City Downtown District is forming four committees and task forces to guide its strategic work and is seeking applications from downtown property owners, business operators and stakeholders. The committees will support ICDD’s mission to champion a thriving downtown…
Third annual Shop Iowa Day returns Oct. 9
Shoppers wanting to get a head start on their holiday purchases while keeping dollars local…
Fairfax State Savings Bank celebrates 100-year anniversary
Fairfax State Savings Bank is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. Chartered in 1924, the…
Iowa City moves toward stricter public health measures with proposed kratom ban and tobacco retailer regulations
Iowa City is one step closer to a ban on kratom and curtailing the proliferation…
Applications due Nov. 6 for Iowa City’s Targeted Small Business grants
Iowa City has introduced a new grant initiative aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs and small…
JEFAS: Latinas in Business Magazine showcases Latina entrepreneurs
In 2002, when I was only 8 years old, my mother and I moved from…
Johnson County employees to participate in nationwide “Great Apple Crunch” event
Johnson County employees will join a nationwide celebration of local food sourcing on Wednesday, Oct.…
Fresh Connect program offers free business coaching for Eastern Iowa farmers
Beginning farmers seeking to enhance their business and marketing strategies can now apply for Fresh…
The District launches ‘Cone Zone Cash’ program to support Cedar Rapids businesses impacted by construction
In an attempt to support small businesses in the New Bohemia neighborhood impacted by several…
Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks
On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at…
The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City
A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October.…
Chrome Horse is closing in September
Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming…
Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery
The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…
Lubben Vineyards opening new location in Anamosa
Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a…
Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return
As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…
Dutch Market draws crowds at Washington grand opening
Washington’s newest Dutch Market saw a significant turnout on Aug. 17 as the community gathered…
