Small Business

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility
One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a hub in Iowa City’s South District for supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and youth. Now, that dream is a reality. Around 100 attendees gathered Aug. 24 at…
Iowa City Restaurant Week begins this Saturday
Think Iowa City is hosting a week-long culinary celebration, spotlighting the diverse food scene in…

Popular Iowa City shop, White Rabbit, closes doors
Eclectic Iowa City retail store, White Rabbit, located at 112 S. Linn St., has closed…

Nelson Media acquires Journal-Eureka, saves it from closing
The Anamosa Journal-Eureka, previously slated to discontinue publication after its Feb. 1 edition, has been…

Washington employers find dedicated help in WCDC clients
Ethan Woodsmall stands tall at six-foot-something. His long, brown hair is pulled back into a…

Martin Equipment earns national John Deere award
John Deere Construction and Forestry recently presented the Onyx Circle Award to Martin Construction, which…

SBA approves $11.5 million in Iowa small business loans in January
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

Application deadline extended for Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant Program
Dairy farmers have two extra weeks to apply for the Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant…

Storey Kenworthy | Workspace announces leadership transition, succession plan
John Kenworthy, the current CEO of Storey Kenworthy | Workspace, announced to employees earlier this…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Hands Jewelers in Iowa City
Bill and Charlie Nusser are the father and son duo behind Hands Jewelers, a venerable…

Mediterranean grocery store brings fresh and imported goods to Cedar Rapids
Plans to open a Mediterranean grocery store in California shifted when Mohamed Mahmoud’s cousin invited…

Swamp Fox Bookstore moving to Uptown Marion in February
Swamp Fox Bookstore has begun its move to a new location at 1375 7th Ave.,…

Country-themed bar to bring boot-scootin’ beverages, dancing to Iowa City
The Iowa City Downtown District announced Jan. 29 that a country-themed bar is making its…

The Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers
Nationally recognized student publication, The Daily Iowan, has acquired the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and the…

North Liberty’s Snuggie Crawl livens up slow season
On Feb. 3, the city of North Liberty invites the public to participate in its…

Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honor key Johnson County players
The threat of snow and ice didn’t deter Johnson county’s best and brightest from attending…
