corridor
SBA approves nearly $9 million in Iowa loans in June 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 27 loans totaling nearly $9 million to Iowa businesses in June 2025, including several firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s two…
What are our audacious regional goals?
We have a great region in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor. But, still, we could…
Future of the workplace
The future of the workforce and workplaces looks bright — if workers, managers and community…
Fifth Estate: Our medium market
You may have heard that we are considered a “medium market” for our local media.…
Making growth a priority
The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor region is growing. Unfortunately, that isn’t something most of the…
Banking on small transaction marketing
When it comes to media savviness, we can all learn a thing or two from…
Iowa DOT plans for future widening of I-380 in Johnson and Linn Counties
The Iowa Department of Transportation gave public notice Friday of corridor preservation for the Interstate…
Van Meter, GreenState continue growth
Van Meter Inc., a 50% partner in Werner Ventures LLC, the legal entity that owns…
Potential, challenges define Corridor commercial real estate market
The future looks bright for commercial real estate development in the Corridor as the effects…
Corridor business leaders part of Leadership Iowa class
Four business leaders from the Corridor were selected to participate in the 2020-2021 class of…
Mentoring women as leaders
As the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately disrupted female career paths, establishing mentoring relationships has become…
The nature of courageous leadership
By Jennifer Zach | Guest Column Courageous leadership is a choice, and if there is…
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Broderick Binns
In the latest episode of “Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend,” Tom sits down with Broderick…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Trey Martin
Former NFL athlete and Iowa entrepreneur Nate Kaeding talks with Trey Martin, president of Integrated…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Ann Oleson
Former NFL athlete and Iowa entrepreneur Nate Kaeding talks with Ann Oleson, the chief marketing…
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Ryan Heiar
If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already…
