Small Business
Iowa City Downtown District seeks volunteers for new committees
The Iowa City Downtown District is forming four committees and task forces to guide its strategic work and is seeking applications from downtown property owners, business operators and stakeholders. The committees will support ICDD’s mission to champion a thriving downtown…
North Liberty’s Copper Boar named CBJ’s Fastest Growing Company
There’s no requirement that partners in a locally-owned restaurant have a longstanding personal friendship that…
Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop
A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed…
Midnight Coffee to open a fifth location in Clive
A Johnson County coffee chain is expanding its footprint with a new location planned for…
30hop expands into Kansas City and Omaha
Iowa-based restaurant group 30hop is expanding its regional presence with new locations in Kansas City…
Startup Weekend Iowa City is coming up – here’s what you need to know
Aspiring entrepreneurs with bold ideas will have a chance to fine-tune them at Techstars Startup…
SBA approves nearly $9 million in Iowa loans in June 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 27 loans totaling nearly $9 million to Iowa…
The Olympic Theater announces its search for a new owner
The Olympic South Side Theater, a historic event venue in the New Bohemia neighborhood of…
Salsa Guy Cafe to open second location at former Wendy’s
The Salsa Guy Cafe, which opened its first brick-and-mortar location in August 2024 after nearly…
Hy-Vee accepting applications for 2025 Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit
Hy-Vee’s Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit will be held in Central Iowa this fall, the company…
NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator to relaunch this fall
After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is returning this fall with a renewed…
NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in…
Vintage shop The Glittering Pear to open in Uptown Marion
A new vintage and art boutique has opened in Uptown Marion, offering shoppers a mix…
Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…
Informatics announces leadership changes amid continued growth
Informatics Inc., a full-service marketing and web agency based in Cedar Rapids, has announced several…
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture unveils Choose Iowa passport to boost agritourism
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has launched the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive…
