Small Business

A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE

Big Grove named official craft brewery of University of Iowa Athletics

Big Grove Brewery, a popular Eastern Iowa craft brewery has been named the “Official Craft Brewery” of the Iowa Hawkeyes. On July 15, the University...
Iowa Association of Business and Industry ABI

Reece chairs Iowa Association of Business and Industry board

Chad Reece, vice president, government and industry relations of Winnebago Industries in Forest City, is chair of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry...
Carol Elliott Aroma Artisan Pizza

Aroma Artisan Pizza planning second location at Kingston Yard

What began as a family hobby turned into a full-time venture seven years ago for Aroma Artisan Pizza owner Carol Elliott – and an...
Allegra Cedar Rapids

Allegra Cedar Rapids receives international awards

Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Cedar Rapids has been awarded the Milestone and Sales Pinnacle awards by Alliance Franchise Brands, the franchisor of several...
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

SBA approves loans to two Iowa Corridor small businesses in June

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the month of June 2024, including loans to...

Kindred Coffee opens in North Linn Street space

This summer’s coffee connoisseurs of downtown Iowa City saw a new contender, Kindred Coffee, open at 287 N. Linn St. on June 19. Run by...
Charlie Rohde

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Charlie Rohde with King’s Material

Charlie Rohde is the president of King’s Material and Dakota Red Corporation, a legacy company that has been meeting the Midwest’s construction needs since...
Johnson County home repair program

Johnson County recommends minimum wage increase

Effective July 1, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommends the county’s minimum wage increase to $12.64 an hour, up 39 cents from last...
Iowa Association of Business and Industry ABI

ABI survey: Iowa businesses anticipate workforce stability, despite economic uncertainty

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has released the results of its latest business survey, highlighting expectations and concerns for the third...

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