Small Business
Big Grove Brewery partners with country singer Hailey Whitters for limited-edition beer
Big Grove Brewery has partnered with Iowa-born country music artist Hailey Whitters to release a limited-edition beer called “Corn Queen,” named after Ms. Whitters’ new album. The crisp lager, brewed with Iowa-grown corn, becomes available Friday, Sept. 5 at Big…
UPDATED: Longtime Cedar Rapids jeweler Herman Ginsberg dies at 99
Emil Herman Ginsberg, an icon of the Cedar Rapids area jewelry community and a prominent…
WATCH: Greater Iowa City Business Resource Center supports local business
Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) has reaffirmed its commitment to local businesses and entrepreneurs…
The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia celebrates successes at annual ‘State of the District’ luncheon
The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia celebrated the successes of the past year and…
Field to Family’s online market returns weekly for the season
Field to Family will launch its 2025 weekly Online Market on Sunday, April 20, with…
McKinley STEAM Academy students raise funds for animal rescue through JA pop-up business
Sixth grade students at McKinley STEAM Academy in the Cedar Rapids Community School District recently…
Field to Family ‘looking at a different reality’ after USDA funding cuts
Local food nonprofit Field to Family says the sudden loss of funding from the USDA’s…
NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization…
Women’s apparel store Textiles closing following owner’s retirement
After more than three decades as a fixture of downtown Iowa City’s retail landscape, Textiles…
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…
