Small Business
Glide & Go Skate City to launch this winter in Iowa City
A new skating rink will make its debut at the Iowa City Marketplace this winter. Glide & Go Skate City, a 27,000-square-foot retro-style skating rink with modern flair, will open January 2026 in Joann Fabric’s former space at 1676 Sycamore…
Wilson’s Orchard announces restaurant closure
Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm will be closing its restaurant and converting the upper…
Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants
Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County hosting ‘Black in Business’ holiday shop and swap
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County will host a celebration of local Black entrepreneurship and…
SBA reports $195.9 million in Iowa loan approvals for 2024 fiscal year
The Iowa district office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the agency’s fiscal…
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective…
Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’
Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City,…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. opens registration for Executive Leadership Program
Greater Iowa City, Inc. is teaming up with the Tippie Leadership Collaborative to provide the…
Johnson County agribusiness a finalist in Young Farmers Grow Your Future Award
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, an agribusiness just outside Iowa City, has been named one…
Iowa City enacts new regulation on tobacco retail locations, lifts tobacco permit moratorium
Tobacco retailers in Iowa City are now facing restrictions on where they can set up…
Downtown District launches Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley
The Downtown District has announced the launch of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley, a new,…
Home-based Stay Cozy thrives on curiosity, creativity
“Some of the things I do don’t always make business sense,” said Jessica Bass, whose…
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…
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…
CRMEA offers pooled retirement fund program through Transamerica partnership
In a collaborative effort aimed at bolstering retirement options for small businesses and nonprofits, the…
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…
