Small Business
North Liberty’s Copper Boar named CBJ’s Fastest Growing Company
There’s no requirement that partners in a locally-owned restaurant have a longstanding personal friendship that predates their business relationship, but in the case of the Copper Boar in North Liberty, it certainly hasn’t hurt. Opened in August 2022 by partners…
Proposal would merge Iowa City Area Business Partnership, Iowa City Area Development Group
The leaders of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…
Washington celebrates small businesses with new mural
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced that the…
Index: Inflation remains top problem for small business owners
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.3 points in September to 92.1, making the ninth…
Honkamp set to acquire Wisconsin accounting firm
Honkamp, P.C., a CPA and business advisory group with a location in Hiawatha, will acquire…
Economic Alliance announces 2022 Bravo, Community Spotlight awards
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will recognize its 2022 Bravo Award and Community Spotlight…
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…
