Small Business
NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in May to 98.8, surpassing the 51-year average of 98, according to the organization’s latest monthly report. Improvements in expected business conditions and sales expectations were…
Meet the chef behind Barrett’s Quality Eats in Coralville
Renowned pastry chef Cory Barrett has opened Barrett’s Quality Eats, a new neighborhood bakery-deli-cafe, in…
Six Corridor companies receive SBA loans in June
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Jeff Jones Furniture to close after 35 years, future building plans unknown
Jeff Jones finally got the perfect review. “I got this Google review and that was…
NewBo City Market hosting ‘Market by Moonlight’ farm-to-table dinner
NewBo City Market has announced that it will be hosting its first “Market by Moonlight”…
Corridor Media Group wins five AABP editorial excellence awards
The Corridor Media Group, parent company of the Corridor Business Journal and the Quad Cities…
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm to offer handmade pizza
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, located at 4823 Dingleberry Road NE in Iowa City, is now…
Uptown Friday Nights returning this summer
For the first time since 2021, the Cedar Rapids Jaycees’ Uptown Friday Nights program will…
History Center program wins national award of excellence
The History Center in Cedar Rapids announced Friday it has received a prestigious national award…
Urban Acres provides grocery shoppers with $6,000 in gift cards
As part of Urban Acres Real Estate’s “It’s So Refreshing” campaign and the launch of…
These five new businesses are opening at the Iowa River Landing
Coralville’s Iowa River Landing is preparing to welcome five new businesses this year. Blue Agave…
Englert Theatre workers secure union contract
Englert Theatre’s bargaining unit and management have ratified and signed a new union contract, effective…
John’s Grocery now four generations strong
Doug Alberhasky is proud to manage John’s Grocery — leading the family-owned store’s transformation in…
Czech Village restaurant Rodina announces upcoming closure
After nearly four and a half years in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village, Rodina restaurant has …
SBA issued loans to four Corridor businesses in May
Three Linn County and one Johnson County businesses received a total of $409,600 from the…
Crystal Group names Aaron Maue as new CEO
Crystal Group, Inc., a manufacturer of rugged high-performance computing solutions, has named Aaron Maue as…
