Small Business

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…

Keynote speakers announced for EntreFEST 2024
EntreFEST, an annual entrepreneurship and innovation conference, has announced that Charise Flynn, COO of The…

LIST: Corridor farmers markets return for the season
The real estate adage — location, location, location — is equally important for the success…

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…

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…

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…

‘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…

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…

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…

Restrictions pose challenges to budding consumable hemp industry
While some portions of a new bill tightening Iowa’s laws and regulations on 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…

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…

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…

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…
