Small Business

IEDA approves assistance for four innovation startups in Iowa

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced innovation funding for four startups through Iowa’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The companies are located...
Local officials presented Coralville's logo and theme for its overnight RAGBRAI stop in July. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Coralville RAGBRAI committee seeks vendors for overnight stop

The Coralville RAGBRAI Committee is currently seeking vendors for the July 28 overnight event to help serve over 30,000 riders and support personnel that...
Customer Joni Tibbits of Robins, right, discusses products offered at the Hue Hill stand with vendor Jean Donohue during the Hiawatha Farmers Market on Sunday, May 7. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Corridor farmers markets return for the season

After more than 40 years selling her cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies and other baked goods at area farmers markets, Nancy Weise is serving up...
Swam Collective and Exile Brewing Company have released a golden ale beer. CREDIT IOWA SWARM

Swarm Collective, Exile Brewing Company launch custom beer

The Swarm Collective, the University of Iowa nonprofit helping student-athletes obtain name, image and likeness (NIL) opportunities, has partnered with Exile Brewing Company to...

Iowa ranked second best state to start a business

Iowa is the second best state to start a business, according to a new study from Akounto, an accounting software company. Montana ranked first and...
Supporters and organizers at the ribbon cutting for the new South District Market on March 28, 2023. CREDIT SOUTH DISTRICT MARKET

More vendors announced at South District Market

Several new vendors are opening inside the South District Market at 947 Hwy 6 E. Early Bird Cafe held a soft opening April 29. The...
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans

SBA approves $5.8 million in Iowa small business loans in April

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the month of April 2023, including five loans...

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