Small Business
SBA accepting nominations for 2026 Small Business Week Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week, scheduled for May 3-9, 2026, recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses, which make up 99% of all…
South of 6 hosting grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is hosting a series of grant application…
SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Mississippi River Distilling Co. joins Parallel Brewery Collective
In an unusual partnership, four of Iowa’s leading craft beverage brands – including Mississippi River…
Street Food Festival slated for July 19 at Ellis Park
The Street Food Fighter, a food truck business serving Asian-inspired fusion street food established in…
Eastern Iowa producers speak out against cancellation of food assistance funding
Operators of several Eastern Iowa small farms and food assistance programs gathered Monday, March 31…
Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge opens in Coralville
Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge is rolling the dice on a brand-new venture, officially opening its…
GALLERY: From COVID-19 lockdown to launch, Prairie Kitchen Store in Iowa City finds its footing
Married for more than 30 years, Kevin Felker stands back as his wife Susan explains…
Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation and Lion Bridge Brewing Company have partnered to release…
Leadership Washington’s Agriculture Day offers hands-on look at local farming
The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted its annual Agriculture Day on Wednesday,…
Latin American restaurant Lacayo to close doors April 11
Lacayo, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district, will permanently close on April…
Johnson County coffee chain Coffee Emporium rebrands as Midnight Coffee
A popular Johnson County coffee chain is rolling out a new name to match the…
Iowa farmers urge USDA to reinstate local food programs in open letter
Two Iowa farms impacted by the recent funding freeze for farm-to-school and food assistance programs…
Darren Brown named Washington Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year
Darren Brown, founder and director of Tribulation & Trust Ministries and The Lighthouse Center, was…
Lion Bridge Brewing partners with Ian’s Pizza
Lion Bridge Brewing, based in Cedar Rapids, has a new partnership with Ian’s Pizza, a…
National Safety Training Service rebrands as Midwest Safety Partners
National Safety Training Service (NSTS), a workplace safety training provider for more than 30 years,…
