Tag: Cedar Rapids
Learning from ICR’s failure
The joint economic development venture between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City was supposed to attract businesses and talent, foster cooperation and ultimately create an...
NewBoCo announces changes as Engelmann steps down
Eric Engelmann
Eric Engelmann plans to step down from his role as NewBoCo’s executive director on Dec. 1 to focus exclusively on ISA Ventures, a multi-million-dollar...
BAE Systems breaks ground on new Cedar Rapids facility
This rendering from OPN Architects shows the new BAE Systems facility to be built at 7825 Sixth St. SW in Cedar Rapids
BAE Systems was already...
BAE Systems breaks ground on new Cedar Rapids facility
This rendering from OPN Architects shows the new BAE Systems facility to be built at 7825 Sixth St. SW in Cedar Rapids
BAE Systems was already...
ICR Iowa reorganizing with focus on external marketing
An economic development venture launched three years ago to market the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area and attract talent to the region is reorganizing and...
Real Success with Nate Keading: Lee Clancey
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature with Nate Kaeding and notable Iowa business and cultural...
U.S. Bank to close five Corridor branches
U.S. Bank plans to close one branch each in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Washington, West Branch and Williamsburg after announcing a new round of...
CR, Vinton projects get $2.8M in brownfield tax credits
Proposed Banjo Flats project in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT: TWG Development
Iowa Brownfield/Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credits to support five redevelopment projects in Cedar Rapids and one...
Mercy Medical Center announces furlough plan
Citing a substantial drop in revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has confirmed it is requiring staff furloughs and...
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Craig Byers
If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already know Tom Cilek. He’s a senior vice president at...