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Marion seeks ‘seed funding’ for next stage of affordable housing investment
Armed with a track record of success, Marion city leaders are seeking to continue the city’s momentum on single-family affordable housing renovation and development with a push for $1.5 million in new money from the state. The Marion Economic Development…
Paula Wickham, Think Safe
For Paula Wickham, bringing Think Safe to life was not just a professional venture but…
Chelsey Montgomery, Knellhart Academy
As a student at the University of Iowa, becoming a dog trainer was the furthest…
Jan Finlayson, Luxe Interiors
After working in her chosen field for several years, Jan Finlayson felt it was time…
At a crossroads
Entrepreneurs are a different breed. Determined, innovative, fearless, inspired – perhaps even a little crazy.…
Best New Restaurant: Bari Italian
After an unpredictable year of shutdowns, social distancing and other adaptations due to the COVID-19…
Best Cultural Attraction: Brucemore
Although 2020 was certainly challenging with the pandemic and derecho that damaged its buildings and…
Best Jewelry Store: Hands Jewelers
There’s a first time for everything, even for the oldest jeweler in Iowa. Hands Jewelers…
Best Bank: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
It may seem like just yesterday that Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust put down their…
Best Office Equipment and Supplies: Office Express
Office Express owner Kathy Moeder says her company conducts business as an open book with…
Best Fine Arts Venue: Hancher Auditorium
The COVID-19 pandemic opened up new ways of programming for Hancher Auditorium, the four-time consecutive…
Best Architectural Firm: Neumann Monson
Neumann Monson’s commitment to its clients has earned it the top spot again as the…
Best Printer: Cedar Graphics
Cedar Graphics has entered the Best of the Corridor Hall of Fame realm with its…
Best Photographer/Videographer: Impact Photo/Joe Photo
Impact Photo’s Ed and Molly Kempf have been shooting Corridor weddings, families and special events…
Best Golf Course: Cedar Rapids Country Club
The perseverance of Cedar Rapids Country Club was a big reason CBJ readers voted CRCC…
Best Accounting Firm: CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)
CLA, this year’s Best Accounting Firm, is committed to creating opportunities for its clients, people…