Small Business
NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization today (April 8) shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s small businesses – and for keeping the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction in the tax code.…
Elevated Cuts in Marion celebrates grand opening
Elevated Cuts, located at 3217 Seventh Ave., in Marion, will celebrate a grand opening with…
Performing arts boarding high school opens in Iowa City
Auditions will be held January and February 2023 at ICON Arts Academy, a new performing…
Coa Cantina tequila bar to open in Iowa City
A Des Moines-based tequila bar named Coa Cantina is opening up its first location in…
Chocolate Walk returns Oct. 7 in Uptown Marion
Shoppers are invited to an evening stroll in Uptown Marion to sample chocolate treats at…
SBA approves $21.2M in Iowa small business loans in September
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 35 loans for $21,226,900 to Iowa businesses in September,…
Statewide e-commerce marketplace announces Shop Iowa Day
Shop Iowa, a statewide e-commerce marketplace initiative of the Iowa Economic Development Authority with the…
UPDATE: Rustic Hearth Bakery accepts an offer from buyer
Rustic Hearth Bakery, 3531 Mount Vernon Road SE, Cedar Rapids, announced on its Facebook page,…
Joensy’s in Center Point closing by Oct. 15
Joensy’s restaurant in Center Point, a renowned stop for tenderloins and other homestyle fare, will…
NewBo City Market celebrates 10 years in New Bohemia District
NewBo City Market will celebrate its 10th year in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia District during…
Marion opens second round of Business Innovation & Support Grants
The city of Marion is now accepting applications for its second round of Business Innovation…
Storelocal Cedar Rapids to hold ribbon cutting Sept. 30
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Storelocal Cedar…
Rexco Equipment acquires JP Scherrman equipment dealer
Rexco Equipment, a heavy and compact construction equipment dealer headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has acquired…
Costume shop in downtown CR business closing
Jacob and Kimberly Cowger, owners of Balloons, Etc. & The Costume Emporium, 420 Second Ave.…
‘Next Nature’ mural debuts in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Village
In late August, Scott Takes, a local artist and owner of the Underground Art Studio,…
KETO Kitchen named Cedar Rapids ‘Race for the Space’ winner
The winner of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s “Race for the Space” program was…
