Small Business
SBA approves $6.6 million in Iowa small business loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 19 loans totaling just over $6.65 million to Iowa businesses in August 2025, including two firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s…
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…
Iowa City Downtown District appoints new director
The Iowa City Downtown District’s (ICDD) Executive Committee and Board of Directors unanimously approved the…
FilmScene receives $25K in NEA grants
For the second year in a row, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has…
Nancy Bird named CEO of merged ICAD and IC Business Partnership entity
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (Business Partnership) and Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) boards…
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…
GreenState lending program helping hundreds of immigrant entrepreneurs
As GreenState Credit Union’s vice president/bilingual business director, Kenia Calderon Ceron launched an ITIN loan…
Child care worker wage raise approved in Johnson County
A resolution to increase wages by two dollars an hour for eligible child care workers…
Coralville RAGBRAI committee seeks vendors for overnight stop
The Coralville RAGBRAI Committee is currently seeking vendors for the July 28 overnight event to…
Corridor farmers markets return for the season
After more than 40 years selling her cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies and other baked goods…
Swarm Collective, Exile Brewing Company launch custom beer
The Swarm Collective, the University of Iowa nonprofit helping student-athletes obtain name, image and likeness…
Iowa ranked second best state to start a business
Iowa is the second best state to start a business, according to a new study…
More vendors announced at South District Market
Several new vendors are opening inside the South District Market at 947 Hwy 6 E.…
