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…
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce opens grant applications for LGBTQ+, ally businesses
Applications are open for a series of grants supporting local LGBTQ+ and allied-owned restaurants, cafes,…
Rayser Holdings named National Employee Owned Company of the Year
Rayser Holdings in Cedar Rapids has announced it has been named the 2024 National Employee…
NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign
The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…
Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates
A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…
GoldCap Education seeks to fill in the gaps
A new educational program designed to enhance students’ learning experiences outside of school is launching…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dawn and Brittany Schorg, Czech Feather & Down
Dawn and Brittany Schorg are the mother/daughter duo behind Czech Feather & Down, the Cedar…
Farm & Home Mutual Insurance celebrates 150 years in Washington
There’s no real secret why the Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association in Washington has…
Youth Employment Program returns for summer 2024
The Youth Empowered to Serve (Y.E.S.) employment program has returned to Johnson County for the…
Cedar Ridge spirits earn recognition from industry organizations
The Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher has received recognition from two major industry organizations for…
Cedar Rapids wins SBA award as Iowa Small Business Community of the Year
The Iowa district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the City…
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…
