Subscribers Only
Iowa creates mechanism for rural site certification
After more than a decade of success attracting new and expanding companies to Iowa’s shovel-ready locations, the Iowa Certified Sites Program and development leaders are now also working with rural Iowa to create the same business opportunities. A new competitive…
Global Ties Iowa brings international leaders to the Corridor
Ever since she began working with Global Ties Iowa in February 2021, Amy Alice Chastain…
Tasha Lard empowers Black entrepreneurs through community and mentorship
Tasha Lard dipped her toes into entrepreneurship during the pandemic, a time when most businesses…
Hiawatha hosts State of the City, plans for thriving future
Around 100 attendees gathered at the Crystal Group office for the Hiawatha’s annual State of…
New report identifies crucial challenges in Iowa’s health care industry
The overall landscape of Iowa’s health care industry is looking bleak, according to recent findings…
Developing Iowa’s talent pipeline
With a 12-month average jobs opening rate of 5.37%, Iowa ranks 44th on WalletHub’s compilation…
North Liberty’s new Pizza Ranch combines dining, entertainment
A new restaurant in North Liberty is offering diners more than just pizza and wings…
Iowa City Council debates new ordinances to limit tobacco retailers
The Iowa City council continues to debate methods of discouraging tobacco and vape shops from…
Iowa’s youth labor law leaves small businesses and teen workers in hot water
An Iowa bill meant to expand employment opportunities has backfired on the businesses it aimed…
LocoCR set to provide locally-based food delivery option
Steve Shriver admits the idea for LocoCR, a new local food delivery service set to…
Coffee Emporium sold to North Liberty couple, rebranding and expansion ahead
A popular Johnson County coffee chain has switched hands. Coffee Emporium, which has locations in…
MERGE Iowa City hosts ribbon cutting for renovated coworking space
The downtown Iowa City coworking space MERGE held its grand reopening yesterday evening, drawing a…
North Liberty is booming. Here’s a list of housing developments in the works
You don’t have to be an expert in real estate or economic development to see…
Durham talks triumph, challenges of downtown revitalization
Size doesn’t matter – at least to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The way…
Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program
Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families…
The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Memories from the first editor
Asked to remember the most memorable stories during my tenure as the first editor of…
