Economic Development

Crosspark Road Hy-Vee District Store Director Elise Scheil and North Liberty Mayor Chris Hoffman, center, prepare to cut the ribbon to the new Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater Oct. 21.

North Liberty’s Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater opens doors

Following more than a decade of planning, the $10 million, 13,000-square-foot Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater in North Liberty’s Centennial Park is swinging its doors open to the public. City officials, community members and stakeholders gathered at 1565 St. Andrews Drive…

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Kate Moreland

If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already…

‘Better together’ is right message

CBJ EDITORIAL We have continually been impressed by the collaboration and vision of Johnson County’s…

A long April

CBJ Editorial Some businesses are experiencing a massive slowdown or near complete cessation of operations,…

City leadership fills a void

CBJ Editorial  We don’t live in a perfectly cohesive region, but fortunately that hasn’t been…

Annual brand confusion reins

CBJ Editorial  It’s the time of year for those annual meetings of economic development organizations…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Mark Nolte

Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature…

Let’s really merge economic development

CBJ Editorial An old adage says the best time to plant a tree was 20…

The UI’s smart shift in economic development

CBJ Editorial For as long as we can remember, University of Iowa leaders have been…

The UI’s smart shift in economic development

CBJ Editorial For as long as we can remember, University of Iowa leaders have been…

Building a fashion label, the Wright way

Andre’ Wright, shown in his workspace at MERGE in Iowa City. PHOTO ADAM MOORE  …

Q&A: Brian Crowe

Q&A: Brian Crowe Economic Development Strategist Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance   By CBJ News…

Q&A: Jasmine Almoayed

Jasmine Almoayed Economic Development Manager City of Cedar Rapids By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Cedar Rapids…