Downtown District launches Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley
The Downtown District has announced the launch of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley, a new, free transportation pilot service designed to improve connectivity and...
Iowa Department of Agriculture opens applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the return of the Choose Iowa Value-Added Grant program, offering matching funds of up to $25,000 to...
24 Iowa food supply chain projects receive millions in grant funding
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship announced it is channeling more than $5.2 million into 24 projects aimed at bolstering Iowa’s food...
CRMEA offers pooled retirement fund program through Transamerica partnership
In a collaborative effort aimed at bolstering retirement options for small businesses and nonprofits, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has partnered with...
Iowa Restaurant Association names four Corridor businesses in 40 Women to Watch list
The Iowa Restaurant Association has announced its 2024 list of 40 Women to Watch in the restaurant and hospitality industry across the state. According...
Rayser Holdings named winner at Annual Awards for Communications Excellence
Rayser Holdings has announced that it has been named a winner at the 2024 Annual Awards for Communications Excellence (AACE), hosted by The ESOP Association.
The...
NFIB publishes October Small Business Optimism Index, jobs report
The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 2.2 points in October, reaching 93.7, marking the 34th consecutive month...