Small Business
Hills Bank to host fraud prevention forum for Iowa businesses
Hills Bank will host the Fraud & Finance Forum 2025 on Oct. 29 at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids. The half-day event will focus on fraud prevention, cybersecurity and financial risk management for Iowa businesses. Industry experts,…
‘The North Star’: Downtown plan guides team’s efforts to reshape city’s core
This is the second article of a two-part series examining the landscape of downtown Cedar Rapids. Part…
Survey gauges federal policies’ effect on Iowa City area businesses
Tariffs and reductions in grant funding emerged as major concerns for Johnson County businesses and…
IOWA 500: Meet LaDrina Wilson, founder and CEO of IMAN Consulting
This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
Iowa City offering grants for community-led climate action
Iowa City is accepting applications for its Climate Action Grant program, with the objective to…
North Liberty chocolatier blends math and design for stunning sweets
Mathematics, metalworking, and chocolate might not sound like the best recipe for a small business.…
Kitty Corner Social Club opens in downtown Iowa City
Cat lovers are about to experience Iowa City’s first-ever cat lounge — no “kitten” around.…
Iowa County Development set to launch business facade/signage grant
Iowa County Community Development (ICCD) is set to launch a facade/signage grant, incentivizing businesses in…
$1.7 million in federal funds stalled, NewBo City Market delays expansion construction
With more than $1.7 million in federal funding paused, NewBo City Market has announced it…
True North Restoration opens Cedar Rapids location
True North Restoration celebrated the grand opening of its new location, 4501 Pro Farmer Rd.,…
Coral Ridge Mall’s Partner to Empower program helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build legacy
Partner to Empower, an entrepreneurial program offered through Coral Ridge Mall for underrepresented business owners,…
Empowered Solutions Collective partners with 2892 Miles To Go for new youth-led initiative
The Cedar Rapids-based Empowered Solutions Collective has announced the launch of “Cultivating Stories of Resilience,”…
Farm Credit Services of America returns $5.5 million to Eastern Iowa farmers
Farmers and ranchers in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, and Linn counties are set to receive…
Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the…
A new chapter for former Newport’s Flowers building
While the days of Newport’s Flowers in Cedar Rapids have ended, the florists’ onetime home…
Corridor Business Journal honored by Iowa Newspaper Association with three awards
The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) was honored with three awards at the statewide 2025 Iowa…
