Small Business

Race for the Space logo

Downtown Cedar Rapids launches new ‘Race for the Space’

Downtown Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has officially launched the latest version of “Race for the Space,” a competitive opportunity designed to help a new or growing entrepreneur establish their business in the core…

Moxie employees start again with True Solar Iowa

Just one day after New Moxie Solar closed its doors, a new business entity called…

True Solar Iowa says they won't exponentially grow like Moxie Solar, but some people are wary of the company's sudden introduction into the solar marketplace. CREDIT TRUE SOLAR IOWA

Iowa dog breeders responsible for 36% of all U.S. violations in 2022

Iowa’s dog breeders had the worst record of compliance with federal regulations in 2022, accounting…

Stonehenge Kennel West Point

Three Corridor companies receive SBA loans in January

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

Rodina’s Samuel Charles named James Beard Awards semifinalist

The James Beard Foundation announced Jan. 25 that Rodina’s Samuel Charles is a semifinalist for…

rodina

South Side District to rebrand, launches new series

The Iowa City South District Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District, or SSMID, is rebranding to South…

Dream City is hosting a Down to Business workshop on Feb. 16. CREDIT CITY OF IOWA CITY

Selected restaurants announced for restaurant week Feb. 17-26

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced the restaurants selected to participate in the…

USDA invests $74.7 million in rural Iowa projects

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $74.7 million of investment in rural Iowa projects…

USDA Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Xochitl Torres Small, looks at cows at Austin Schulte Dairy farm in Benton County. CREDIT USDA

Sunline move to Hawkeye Downs, Lil’ Drug Store expansion advancing

Plans for relocating Sunline’s auto salvage operations to Hawkeye Downs and expanding Lil’ Drug Store’s…

Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Expo Center

Grask Truck Group acquires Wichita-based Peterbilt truck dealer

Grask Truck Group — an Iowa-based Peterbilt truck dealer with locations in Cedar Rapids, Davenport,…

Grask Truck Group is acquiring Doonan Truck & Equipment in Wichita, Kansas. CREDIT GTG PETERBILT

Linn Area Credit Union sponsors Emerging Entrepreneur program with NewBo City Market

Linn Area Credit Union (LACU) and the NewBo City Market (NBCM) are partnering to bring…

NewBo City Market

North Liberty developer pitches sports facility, seeks city partnership

A proposed entertainment district in North Liberty will include a 33,600-square-foot sports recreation facility that…

A preliminary night rendering of the Palestra on Solomon's Landing, a future sports recreation facility in North Liberty. CREDIT LEVI ARCHITECTURE

You can win $10 by ‘Lunchin’ Local with CRBT’

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) will launch “Lunchin’ Local with CRBT” on Friday, Jan.…

crbt

‘Race for the Space’ winner KETO Kitchen celebrating grand opening today

The winner of the “Race for the Space” program, The KETO Kitchen, will host a…

KETO Kitchen grand opening

Marco’s Grilled Cheese to open in old Pita Pit location

Marco’s Grilled Cheese is headed to Coralville this year, following Pita Pit closing its only…

El Azul Mexican Market opens in North Liberty

El Azul, an independent mexican market in North Liberty, opened in December at 415 Community…

North Liberty has a new Mexican market, stocked with fresh, authentic Latino foods and drinks. CREDIT NOAH TONG