Tag: derecho
Leaders prepare for a rebuilding 2021
If there’s one thing the 15 business leaders participating in this year’s Year Ahead forecast agree on, it’s that 2020 is going to leave...
Most Influential: Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly returns to top of 2020’s list
When the Aug. 10 derecho tore through Marion, leaving devastation, downed power lines and decimated buildings in its wake, Mayor Nick AbouAssaly didn’t hesitate.
This...
Czech Village NewBo district launches small business lab
The Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District is rolling out a new online business coaching service, “The Small Business Lab," for the approximately 200 small businesses in...
Loyal to Local campaign encourages local shopping
A new grassroots campaign, Loyal to Local, will launch Nov. 16 to increase support of small businesses. A collaboration between the founders of the deetz...
Lumber prices threaten to stall state’s homebuilding market
Home construction and remodeling have been among the bright spots of 2020’s bleak pandemic economy – but homebuilders fear that could soon change.
An unusual...
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center set to close Saturday
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Cedar Rapids CREDIT: KCRG-TV9
By CBJ News Staff
news@corridorbusiness.com
The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center set up in Linn County to provide assistance in the...