Economic Development

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…






