Small Business
GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility
One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a hub in Iowa City’s South District for supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and youth. Now, that dream is a reality. Around 100 attendees gathered Aug. 24 at…
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…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting
The evening of Nov. 21 saw a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, as…
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…
Cedar Ridge expands national profile with bottling partnerships
Cedar Ridge Distillery’s bourbon has gone pro. Pro football, that is. For the second consecutive…
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…
TentCraft acquires Marion-based World Class Displays
TentCraft, a manufacturer of custom tents, structures, and event solutions, has announced its acquisition of…
Iowa Brewers Guild announces winners of ‘Iowa Ambassador of Craft’ awards
The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) has announced the winners of the inaugural Iowa Ambassador of…
