Tag: Iowa City Downtown District
‘Better together’ is right message
CBJ EDITORIAL
We have continually been impressed by the collaboration and vision of Johnson County’s economic development organizations and their leaders since the beginning of...
Iowa City coalition plans COVID-19 recovery initiative
Mark Nolte
By CBJ News Staff
news@corridorbusiness.com
Project Better Together, an initiative to help the Iowa City area community recover from the COVID-19 pandemic's impact, was announced...
Small shops widen ways to connect with customers
Steven Ginsberg, of Ginsberg Jewelers in Cedar Rapids, has made it a point to stay connected during the pandemic, hiring a social media specialist...
A solid leadership choice at ICAD
CBJ Editorial
When Joe Raso resigned as president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) group in 2012, we encouraged its board of directors to...
Moreland takes the helm at ICAD Group
Kate Moreland. CREDIT ICAD GROUP
By CBJ News Staff
news@corrdiorbusiness.com
It's official: After serving as interim president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) Group since the...
Ernst addresses PPP rollout in call with Corridor leaders
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst. CREDIT JONIERNST.COM
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst called for patience as small businesses await dispersal of nearly $350 billion in...
MidWestOne helps ICDD double buy local initiative
By CBJ News Staff
news@corridorbusiness.com
Iowa City-based MidWestOne Bank has teamed up with the Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) to double the budget of a program...
Angela Winnike
Chief of Retail Operations | The Java House
Nighttime Mayor | Iowa City Downtown District
AGE: 36
Who are your local mentors?
Nancy Bird, executive director of the...
Downtown IC bucks national retail woes
A tranquil night on Iowa City's Pedestrian Mall. CREDIT ICDD
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
The state of downtown is strong, according to Nancy Bird, executive director of...
Betsy Potter
Age:Â 31
Occupation:Â Director of Operations, Iowa City Downtown District
What was your first job?
I was a horrible barista at a book shop.
What’s the best advice you ever...