Small Business

A Kinzler Construction Services employee-owner installs spray foam insulation at a commercial new-construction project. Spray foam can be used to fill gaps and stop air leaks in many areas of both new and existing homes or buildings.

Kinzler Construction Services acquires Comfort Solutions

Kinzler Construction Services, an employee-owned construction subcontractor in Cedar Rapids, acquired Marion-based Comfort Solutions, a HVAC maintenance and insulation company, on Aug. 19. According to...

The Marion Merchant lends support to artists, veterans

The Marion Merchant, located at 1090 Seventh Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting Aug. 17. The store which opened in April offers...
Strategic Financial Solutions

Strategic Financial Solutions joins Commonwealth Financial

Strategic Financial Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, has joined the Commonwealth Financial Network, a national firm providing financial advisors with holistic, integrated business solutions. Formerly...
Iowa City Downtown District

Iowa City sees record high visits in July, insights show

A report from the Iowa City Downtown District found that July 2022 saw the highest number of visits for the month going back five...
Kim Downs

Marion introduces Kim Downs as deputy city manager

The City of Marion has announced Kim Downs as its new deputy city manager, effective Sep. 6. According to a news release, Ms. Downs comes...
Iowa Arts Council

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches nonprofit leadership program

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has selected 11 Iowa arts, culture, history and humanities organizations to participate in its first Iowa Culture Leadership...
First Interstate NewBo Market gift

NewBo City Market gets $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank

NewBo City Market in southeast Cedar Rapids has received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate Bank and the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation as part...
CSPS stage

CSPS regains tax exempt status

New Bohemia District arts organization CSPS has been informed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that its nonprofit status has been restored. The organization...
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans

SBA approves $25.5 million in Iowa small business loans in July

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 35 loans for $25,508,800 to Iowa businesses in July, including three in the Corridor. Area businesses receiving loan approvals...

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