Small Business

Deb Steenblock (left) and daughter Jocelyn Hoyle of Jocelyn Taylor Bridal

Mother-daughter team dresses dreams at Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom

Jocelyn Hoyle and Deb Steenblock are the mother-daughter duo behind Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom, a North Liberty boutique specializing in upscale bridal and prom dresses.  Above a tufted velvet wingback loveseat in the lobby, a glass-fronted display case exhibits…

Indoor golf simulator facility opens in the Czech Village

Ringer Golf has joined the Czech Village district in Cedar Rapids, offering a year-round golf…

Ringer Golf, a premium simulated golf facility, is opening in the Czech Village. CREDIT RINGER GOLF

Jethro’s BBQ plan Coralville restaurant at former Old Chicago site

Des Moines-based Jethro’s BBQ is set to make its first entrance into the Corridor by…

Jethro's BBQ is expected to move into the former Old Chicago restaurant building on the Coralville Strip. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Flannigan’s sports bar shuts down, points to staffing shortages

Flannigan’s Sports Bar & Grill, connected to Iowa River Power in Coralville, is no longer…

Flanigan's Sports Bar in Coralville has closed.

SwineTech receives strategic minority investment

SwineTech, a farm management company based in Solon that helps pork producers ensure transparent, individualized…

Solon-based SwineTech combines innovative technology with pig farming. CREDIT SWINETECH

Great American Cookies debuts at Coral Ridge Mall

Great American Cookies is now open seven days a week in Coralville at Coral Ridge…

A collection of baked goods that can be bought from Great American Cookies. CREDIT FAT BRANDS INC.

Kiddo’s Childcare and Learning Center opens in Cedar Rapids

A new childcare facility opened Dec. 10 at 3516 Center Point Rd. NE in Cedar…

Kiddo's Childcare and Learning Center opened in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 10. CREDIT KIDDO'S CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER.

Saucy Focaccia permanently closes all locations

Saucy Focaccia, a Cedar Rapids restaurant once named on the list of Iowa’s Best Burgers…

Cedar Rapids-based Saucy Focaccia is permamently closing all locations.

Cybersecurity startup to launch interactive escape room game

Cybercade, a spinoff company of ProCircular in Coralville, is just weeks away from unveiling a…

Tyler Olson, founder of Cybercade, wants to help Iowa businesses teach employees core priniciples of cybersecurity through innovative, fun learning.

Ogden & Adams to acquire Delhi Lumber

Ogden & Adams Building Solutions plans to acquire the assets of Delhi Lumber company based…

Women-led group dedicated toward Latino entrepreneurs forms

A celebratory launch for Emprendimiento Latino 5M, a new group looking to empower Latino entrepreneurs…

Marlén Mendoza speaks to an audience in front of local musicians for the public launching of Emprendimiento Latino 5M, a new organization dedicated to Latino entrepreneurs.

NewBo City Market launching artist residency program

A residency program complete with business incubation space, programming stipends and studio space is coming…

An aerial view of NewBo City Market in 2018.

Iowa City Downtown District introduces concierge shopping for the holidays

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is introducing complimentary concierge shopping for the 2022 holiday…

holiday shopping in Iowa City

Applications open for 2023 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces applications  are now open for restaurants to apply…

Cedar Rapids restaurant week 2023

RAYGUN partners with The Onion for holiday pop-up shop

Satirical newspaper The Onion will, for the first time, sell products in brick-and-mortar stores by…

Raygun and The Onion partner

Bull Force wins first place at Iowa JPEC Fall Venture School

Bull Force and its founder Greg Schut won first place and $2,000 at the University…