Small Business

Interior of FilmScene on the Ped Mall, 118 E. College St. in Iowa City.

Iowa City nonprofit cinema FilmScene announces purchase of Ped Mall building

FilmScene has partnered with Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) to purchase the historic Packing & Provisions Building at 118 E. College St., which has housed FilmScene on the Ped Mall since 2013. The $2.3 million purchase secures the…

Kick-It Iowa City to manage ‘In the Meantime,’ Iowa City Downtown District’s newest initiative

An expo and pop-up market producer is partnering with Iowa City Downtown District to manage…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

Keynote speakers announced for EntreFEST 2024

EntreFEST, an annual entrepreneurship and innovation conference, has announced that Charise Flynn, COO of The…

EntreFEST

LIST: Corridor farmers markets return for the season

The real estate adage — location, location, location — is equally important for the success…

Customers select flowers during last summer's Market After Dark. Part of the Downtown Farmers Market, it will remain at its typical location in downtown Cedar Rapids. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Cedar Rapids Brewing Society, Benz Beverage Depot to hold joint Benz Fest

The Drink Local Festival presented by the Cedar Rapids Brewing Society (CRBS), previously held annually…

Benz Fest

Cedar Rapids’ de Novo Marketing wins four international creative awards

de Novo Marketing, an Iowa-based creative marketing agency, was awarded four Hermes Creative Awards for…

de Novo Marketing

NewBo City Market updates: FLO Business Hub, expanded hours, small business award

The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has announced a number of updates, including a…

NewBo City Market

‘State of The District’ highlights 15 years, looks to future

It may seem like a distant memory now, but after the flood of 2008, the…

Jeff Morrow State of the District

Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding

Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…

Dream City collaborators (l-r): Angie Jordan, executive director of South of 6 Iowa City Business District; Simeon Talley, founding partner of Community Development Strategies and project coordinator with Dream City; Tasha Lard, founder and CEO at M.O.G.U.L Consulting and owner of JD Beauty Supply; and Frederick Newell, founder and executive director of Dream City.

Iowa City Fire Department announces innovative partnership to protect businesses, homes

The Iowa City Fire Department (ICFD) has announced a new and innovative way to better…

A recent partnership with Community Connect means the Iowa City Fire Department can better protect people and property.

Restrictions pose challenges to budding consumable hemp industry

While some portions of a new bill tightening Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp…

consumable hemp

Pagliai’s Pizza building one step closer to being designated a historic landmark

An iconic Iowa City building with bohemian roots is one step closer to being designated…

A&A Pagliai's Pizza, located at 302 E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City CREDIT REMAX

Three Iowa entrepreneurs win top awards in Venture School competitions

SteerClear Mirrors, the AgriNet and Act Write Here were first-place winners when three Venture School…

Venture School winners Iowa

Iowa Veterans Entrepreneurship conference announces free registration

Iowa veterans will have the opportunity to connect with small business resources and education at…

New Cedar Rapids Glazed and Infused donut shop offers a boozy twist

Yes, the Glazed and Infused donut shop has boozy donuts. And no, you really won’t…

Glazed and Infused owners with donuts

Table to Table Seeks home garden and produce farm partnerships

Iowa City-based food rescue nonprofit Table to Table (T2T) is seeking new partnerships with local…