Tag: Johnson County
Two new ‘seeds’ taking root in Johnson County
Local leaders preparing to launch seed fund, matching loan program in 2020.
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
A pair of new startup funding opportunities are on the way...
Solarize Johnson County sparks residential interest
Workers install solar panels on a home roof in an undated photo. CREDIT PEC
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
When Mirna Garza and Nancy Williams became neighbors about...
Working for a Living: The minimum wage fight continues
Protesters hold a mini-protest at the Iowa Statehouse calling for a $15 minimum wage during Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address on...
New CBJ series: Working for a living
Culver’s crew member Myson Rodgers rings up a sale at the chain’s Edgewood Road location in Cedar Rapids. In an effort to retain workers...
Washington Co. finds ingredients for growth
The Village, a group of separate stores filling the front half of the Bryson Block, the old JC Penney’s building in downtown Washington, is...
Coralville considers ‘international village’ development
A map showing the a new mixed-use development under consideration at the intersection of Second Street and First Avenue in Coralville. IMAGE BROCKWAY LAND...
Minimum wage hike recommended for Linn County
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett shown during the 2015 State of the City speech. The mayor was among Linn County's Minimum Wage Study Group...
Tipping the pay scales
Counties take up minimum wage discussion as second increase goes into effect in Johnson County
By Chase Castle
chase@corridorbusiness.com
As the second phase of a minimum wage...