Small Business
Annata Vintage Rental Co. brings a piece of history to Eastern Iowa events
Destiney Benish is living her dreams, while helping brides and other clients create their own. Ms. Benish, 36, is owner of Annata Vintage Rental Co., a wedding and event rental company specializing in vintage pieces to elevate special occasions. “This…
DeLuxe Cakes & Pastries in Iowa City named James Beard Award semifinalist
DeLuxe Cakes & Pastries, an Iowa City bakery that celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023,…
French-inspired cocktail lounge opens in downtown Iowa City
A new French-inspired cocktail lounge has opened in downtown Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood, bringing craft…
Anh’s Bread Therapy blends Asian traditions with Czech pastries
Iowa is half a world away from Vietnam, but Czech Village feels like home to…
Secretary Naig proposes sweeping Iowa Farm Act to support farmers, rural communities
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced plans on Tuesday to introduce the Iowa Farm…
Iowa City City Council votes to renew downtown SSMID
The Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) has been successfully renewed for 10…
North Liberty, Greater Iowa City, Inc. launch small business grant program
Small businesses in North Liberty can apply for grants up to $10,000 through a new…
Uptown Coffee Company to open second location at NewBo City Market
Uptown Coffee Company will expand to a second location in 2026 in Cedar Rapids, taking…
CBJ Newsmakers: Downtown District eyes marathon and Mays Island expansion
Since Executive Director Caleb Knutson and Program Manager Jennifar Bassett were profiled in February, the…
Abbe Hills Farm owner receives sustainable agriculture award
A Mount Vernon vegetable grower who established one of Iowa’s first community-supported agriculture programs will…
Hyper Energy Bar to hold soft opening for North Liberty location Dec. 19
Hyper Energy Bar is gearing up for its North Liberty debut, one year after opening…
Corridor economic development groups’ 2026 public policy priorities stress longstanding themes
The annual list of public policy priorities for the upcoming year from the Cedar Rapids…
LOCO CR food delivery service launches in Cedar Rapids
LOCO CR, the Cedar Rapids-based food delivery service in the works for nearly four years,…
SBA names Ryan Lincoln district director for Iowa
Ryan Lincoln has been appointed district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District…
Five Corridor companies receive SBA loans in November
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Iowa City Downtown District launches Festive Fridays for holiday season
The Iowa City Downtown District is expanding its holiday programming with the launch of a…
