SBA awards $300,000 grant to boost Iowa exporting efforts
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded $300,000 to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to help expand the state’s small business exporting...
SBA approves $17.5 million in small business loans in August
For the month of August, the U.S. Small Business Administration backed 30 loans for $17,582,300 to Iowa businesses from participating lenders using its two...
NewBo City Market eyes $3 million expansion project
A $3 million expansion project is in the works for the NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids – a project set to expand the...
Dhakai wins $40k at annual entrepreneurial competition
Dhakai, a Des Moines-based technology company and marketplace that helps connect U.S. clothing brands with ethical and sustainable apparel manufacturers, won first place and...
Popular Iowa City dry bar to open Cedar Rapids location
A dry bar, with locations in the Quad Cities and Iowa City, is expanding to Cedar Rapids.
Unimpaired, a non-alcoholic venue that serves appetizers and...
Historic Stone City General Store Pub to close Nov. 1
The historic Stone City General Store Pub will be closing its doors as a bar and restaurant Nov. 1, the restaurant’s owners confirmed in...
Eastern Iowa couple acquires renowned Oregon Flute Store
Jonny and Maria Lipford of Cedar Rapids, esteemed figures in the flute community, have announced their acquisition of the Oregon Flute Store.
This institution, serving...
Taste of Iowa City 2023 postponed
Taste of Iowa City, presented by MidWestOne Bank, returns to Downtown Iowa City next Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. The culinary...
