Small Business

Lighthouse Inn fire

Historic Lighthouse Inn destroyed in fire

The Lighthouse Inn and Supper Club, Cedar Rapids’ oldest restaurant that has hosted several historical figures in its 112-year history, was destroyed in a...
Raygun Mike Draper

Raygun breakdancing at Olympics brings windfall for Iowa’s Raygun

A viral breakdancing performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris has proven to be an unexpected marketing and social media windfall for Iowa-based...
John and Taylor Lillibridge owners of Goldfinch Tap + Eatery in Marion. CREDIT MAIN STREET IOWA

Five small businesses receive Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business grants

Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts received $50,000 in state grants after successfully pitching their expansion ideas before a panel of judges,...
Hibu Cedar Rapids

Hibu enhances Google Business Profile optimization

Hibu Inc. has announced updates to its digital marketing solutions, which will increase online visibility for Hibu’s small business clients by adding advanced optimization...
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Stamats sells Meetings Today brand to TPMG

Stamats Communications, Inc. has announced the sale of its group meetings and events media brand, Meetings Today, to Trade Press Media Group (TPMG). Headquartered in...

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