Small Business
Corridor sports complexes serve up wins on and off the court
If you were a Midwest kid playing sports in the ‘80s or ‘90s, you can probably still smell it — the old, dusty rubber and plastic, years of baked-in sweat from previous kid athletes emanating from the sports equipment shed…
Cedar Ridge bourbon is Iowa’s best-selling
It’s exceedingly rare for a craft bourbon to outsell the national brands but that’s exactly…
Cedar Rapids Market After Dark returns
One of Cedar Rapids’ most popular downtown events, Market After Dark, is returning Saturday, Aug.…
Home improvement company 1-800-HANSONS opens Cedar Rapids location
1-800-HANSONS, a home improvement company with headquarters in Troy, Michigan, has opened a new location…
Janna McCalley Interiors announces grand opening
Janna McCalley Interiors, located at 1080 Ninth Ave. Marion, will hold a grand opening and…
Applications open for Coalition to Back Black Businesses 2022-23 grants
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and American Express announced that the Coalition to Back…
Park Place adds Coffee Emporium to Tiffin development
Coffee Emporium is the most recent tenant to join Tiffin’s Park Place development at 1100…
Kinzler Construction Services acquires Comfort Solutions
Kinzler Construction Services, an employee-owned construction subcontractor in Cedar Rapids, acquired Marion-based Comfort Solutions, a…
The Marion Merchant lends support to artists, veterans
The Marion Merchant, located at 1090 Seventh Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting…
Strategic Financial Solutions joins Commonwealth Financial
Strategic Financial Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, has joined the Commonwealth Financial Network, a national…
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…
Marion introduces Kim Downs as deputy city manager
The City of Marion has announced Kim Downs as its new deputy city manager, effective…
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches nonprofit leadership program
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has selected 11 Iowa arts, culture, history and humanities…
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…
CSPS regains tax exempt status
New Bohemia District arts organization CSPS has been informed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
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,…
