Small Business
Fireside Winery wins Governor’s Cup at Iowa State Fair wine competition
Fireside Winery’s sweet white wine “Blu” won the Governor’s Cup, the top prize at the 2025 Iowa State Fair Commercial Wine Competition, the Iowa Wine Growers Association announced. The Eastern Iowa winery’s entry also received the Best of Show Sweet…
Iowa City launches $4 million inclusive economic program
The city of Iowa City has launched a $4 million Inclusive Economic Development Program targeting…
Tomaso’s Pizza relocates to larger Cedar Rapids location
Tomaso’s Pizza is getting a new Cedar Rapids location after nearly 30 years of business. …
ProCircular’s Aaron Warner named SBA Small Business Person of the Year
Aaron Warner, chief executive officer of ProCircular Inc. in Coralville, has been selected as Iowa’s…
Caitlin Clark joins calls to modernize Small Business Administration
A new ad featuring University of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark, produced by Goldman…
Grants aim to reduce language barriers in workforce
Eleven Iowa employers, including three from Iowa City, will receive a total of $357,470 to…
Is a four-day week the future of work?
Workplace scheduling models have been forever impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with fully-remote, hybrid and…
Stamats Communications marks 100th anniversary
Stamats Communications has announced plans to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923, Cedar…
SBA issues loans to three Corridor businesses in February
Three Corridor businesses received a total of $4.774 million in loans from the U.S. Small…
Pitch competition won by Iowa City startup FitMeReach
Iowa City entrepreneur Dady Mansaray will receive $25,000 to invest into his startup business, FitMeReach,…
Coralville edtech company WordFlight named showcase finalist
WordFlight, an online assessment and intervention solution for elementary students struggling to achieve reading fluency…
Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill opens in Iowa City
Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill has opened in Iowa City at 2221 Rochester Ave. inside a…
SOKO Outfitters now offering consignment outdoor gear
SOKO Outfitters, a Cedar Rapids retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, is now offering…
Historic Supper Club revived as cocktail arcade
Highlander Hotel owner Angela Harrington is hoping a renovated Supper Club, which opened on Thanksgiving…
Acai shop Everbowl coming to Iowa City
Everbowl, a national quick-serve acai bowl and smoothie chain, is growing its footprint in the…
Barrel House, Pure Barre among tenants in Coralville development
A soon-to-be-finished development near the future UIHC North Liberty hospital will be home to at…
