Tag: Cedar Rapids
CR native is building the future, block by block
The global startup founded by Corridor native Brendan Blumer is becoming a central player in the race to decentralize everything. PHOTO KATHARINE CARLON
By Katharine...
Ron Corbett, CR’s economic development mayor, looks back
Ron Corbett, shown in his former office at Cedar Rapids City Hall during a December interview. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
By Dave DeWitte
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He was the economic...
The Depot transforms brownfields to urban block
The Depot has transformed the 12th Avenue streetscape in NewBo, providing live-work opportunities in a former brownfield area. PHOTOS ADAM MOORE
By Dave DeWitte
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The Depot...
Senior Lifestyles: Making the numbers work
Iowa’s seniors have more housing options than ever before – but can they afford them?
By Dave DeWitte
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Ed. note: This is the last part in...
ISA alum Apartment Ocean finds success with chatbots
Nick Kljaic (left) and Junjie Shi created the leading real estate chatbot business now known as Apartment Ocean while living in Cedar Rapids and...
Merger positions Millhiser Smith, Accel Group for future
Millhiser Smith President Tim Gassmann (l) and Accel Group President Mike Byl at the Tree of Five Seasons in Cedar Rapids. PHOTO DAVE DEWITTE
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Cardella & Associates plans largest expansion yet
Thomas Cardella, shown in his Cedar Rapids office during a 2016 interview with the CBJ. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
By Dave DeWitte
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Cedar Rapids-based Thomas L. Cardella...
Kittd finds success through a pivot and play
Maria Sanchez-Masi, Kristie VanGorkum and Beth McDougall of kittd have made a serious business out of play. PHOTOS KATHARINE CARLON
By Katharine Carlon
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Before officially opening...
UFG sells United Life for $280M
UFG's headquarters in Cedar Rapids, shown in an undated photo. CREDIT CBJ
By Dave DeWitte
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Spending $280 million to acquire the life insurance business of Cedar...
5 things to avoid when building your marketing budget
By Brittani Wilson/Guest Column
It’s that time of year again – the leaves are beginning to change, fantasy football drafts are in full swing and...