Small Business
North Liberty’s Copper Boar named CBJ’s Fastest Growing Company
There’s no requirement that partners in a locally-owned restaurant have a longstanding personal friendship that predates their business relationship, but in the case of the Copper Boar in North Liberty, it certainly hasn’t hurt. Opened in August 2022 by partners…
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…
Smith Sanitation is not wasting time
Wesley Smith isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. The long-time Oxford resident started his…
Iowa City pushes to preserve Pagliai’s Pizza building
The historic brick building that houses Pagliai’s Pizza, an iconic pizza restaurant operating in Iowa…
Iowa City enters agreement with Block by Block, enhanced metropolitan cleaning service
In an effort to advance its Safe and Clean Downtown initiative, the Iowa City Downtown…
Iowa City Downtown District opens pop-up store as part of new initiative
A new pilot program to attract new retail concepts to downtown Iowa City, In the…
New winery coming to Anamosa
One mile northeast of Anamosa on Highway 151, among the iconic rolling hills frequently depicted…
Karisa Mellinger named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year
Karisa Mellinger, owner of Mama Llama’s Barn in downtown Washington, was named Washington’s Citizen of…
Farm & Home Mutual named 2024 Washington Business of the Year
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association its 2024…
X Marks the Arts: new campaign aims to bolster Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District
A new collaborative campaign to showcase the vibrant Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District,…
Hawkeye Title Services completes purchase of Security Abstract Company
Hawkeye Title & Settlement Services of Iowa City has entered into an agreement to purchase…
