Small Business
EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept. 24 at an event hosted jointly by 1 Million Cups’ Cedar Rapids and Iowa City chapters at the Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher. ““EntreFEST is…
Iowa City Downtown District hosts special First Round event at the Chauncey
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is presenting a unique First Round event at FilmScene…
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging awarded Choose Iowa Grant
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, a rural Johnson County agribusiness, was awarded a $19,500 Choose…
Big Grove Brewery announces 2024 nonprofit grant recipients
Big Grove Brewery has announced the recipients of its grant program, which awards $8,000 to selected…
New Swisher Economic Alliance seeks to enhance local businesses, keep small town feel
Businesses in Swisher have banded together to form an Economic Alliance to serve as a…
Midwest venture studio Novy expands market presence
Novy, a Midwest venture studio focused on building health care software companies across the United…
Iowa Farm Sanctuary donation campaign seeks to raise $50,000
Iowa Farm Sanctuary, an animal rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit in rural Johnson County, is campaigning…
NewBo City Market to host specialty markets with a focus on diversity
NewBo City Market has announced a series of upcoming specialty guest vendor markets, including the…
Johnson County accepting Economic Development, Quality of Life grant applications
Applications are open for Economic Development and Quality of Life grants from the Johnson County…
Plated Table opens wine bar, event space in Iowa City
As a personal chef, Alex Smith wanted to cook for more people. She had the…
Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…
National Small Business Week Virtual Summit open for registration
Registration is open for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, announced the U.S.…
Every Bloomin’ Thing moves to Coralville location
Iconic Iowa City floral shop, Every Bloomin’ Thing, has moved locations after over 20 years…
Upload Media Group set to launch Iowa Podcast Awards
Logan Schultz estimates there are more than 400 active podcasts currently being produced in the…
Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays
Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…
SBA approves $7.9 million in Iowa small business loans in February
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
