Small Business
Greater Iowa City hosting coworking event at Big Grove Brewery
Greater Iowa City, Inc., is inviting business leaders to work alongside fellow professionals at Big Grove Brewery on Thursday, May 21. The open coworking event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the brewery, 1225 S. Gilbert St., Iowa…
JEFAS: Latinas in Business Magazine showcases Latina entrepreneurs
In 2002, when I was only 8 years old, my mother and I moved from…
Johnson County employees to participate in nationwide “Great Apple Crunch” event
Johnson County employees will join a nationwide celebration of local food sourcing on Wednesday, Oct.…
Fresh Connect program offers free business coaching for Eastern Iowa farmers
Beginning farmers seeking to enhance their business and marketing strategies can now apply for Fresh…
The District launches ‘Cone Zone Cash’ program to support Cedar Rapids businesses impacted by construction
In an attempt to support small businesses in the New Bohemia neighborhood impacted by several…
Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks
On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at…
The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City
A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October.…
Chrome Horse is closing in September
Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming…
Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery
The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…
Lubben Vineyards opening new location in Anamosa
Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a…
Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return
As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…
Dutch Market draws crowds at Washington grand opening
Washington’s newest Dutch Market saw a significant turnout on Aug. 17 as the community gathered…
Ernst names Tootsie’s Ice Cream of Benton County as Iowa Small Business of the Week
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has chosen Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More of Benton County as…
Acapulco Mexican Bakery finds success, seeks to open third location
Alejandro Garcia Gonzalez owns and runs Iowa City’s Acapulco Mexican Bakery, which is just one…
Repaint Studios takes first place and $40k in entrepreneurial competition
Repaint Studios LLC, a startup that participated in the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial…
Tasha Lard empowers Black entrepreneurs through community and mentorship
Tasha Lard dipped her toes into entrepreneurship during the pandemic, a time when most businesses…
