Awards

TrueNorth Companies named 2025 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
For TrueNorth Companies, the phrase “the spirit of small, the power of scale” isn’t just a mantra — it’s a business philosophy proven through sustained recognition and remarkable growth. The Cedar Rapids-based insurance brokerage earned the top honor as “Coolest…
TrueNorth recognized with national and regional industry awards
Insurance brokerage firm TrueNorth has received a series of national and regional accolades for industry…

2025 Best of the Corridor winners announced
For the past 20 years, the Corridor Business Journal has had the privilege of celebrating…

Corridor Media Group wins nine AABP editorial excellence awards
The Corridor Media Group, parent company of the Corridor Business Journal and the Quad Cities…

CRST president, CEO Mike Gannon discusses trucking company’s past, present and future
It’s become a tradition of sorts for CRST to be named the Corridor Business Journal’s…

CBJ celebrates 2025’s Women of Influence
The 2025 Women of Influence are a group of incredibly multi-faceted and talented individuals. They…

True North Restoration named IFA Franchisee of the Year
True North Restoration, which operates locations in Cedar Falls and Cedar Rapids, has been recognized…

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…

Junior Achievement opens nominations for 26th annual Corridor Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has opened nominations for the 26th Annual Corridor Business…

McGrath Family of Dealerships named 2024 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
For many Eastern Iowans, the name “McGrath” has become perpetually linked with the sale and…

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…

The CBJ’s 20th Forty Under 40 class
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

2024 Forty Under 40: Pamela Wong Wiltfang
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

2024 Forty Under 40: Mark Willis
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

2024 Forty Under 40: Lukasz Weiner
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

2024 Forty Under 40: Kate Weber
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…






