small business
Downtown Iowa City clothing boutique, Textiles, reopening this month under new ownership
A downtown Iowa City women’s clothing boutique is reopening under new ownership this month after 34 years in business. Textiles will reopen at 105 S. Dubuque St. in the Pedestrian Mall with new owner Miranda Meyer, an Iowa City native…
The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration
The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day…
FSB launches free seminar series for small businesses
Farmers State Bank (FSB) is launching a free, four-week program designed to provide entrepreneurs and…
City of Anamosa in final phase of downtown revitalization efforts
The city of Anamosa lies at the confluence of the Wapsipinicon River and Buffalo Creek,…
Downtown Iowa City fair trade retailer rebrands, expands mission
Downtown Iowa City’s Ten Thousand Villages will rebrand as Mosaic Iowa City, marking what owner…
North Liberty’s Copper Boar named CBJ’s Fastest Growing Company
There’s no requirement that partners in a locally-owned restaurant have a longstanding personal friendship that…
Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop
A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed…
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center taps Dana Rupe as new director
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) has tapped Dana Rupe, founder of…
NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in…
Vintage shop The Glittering Pear to open in Uptown Marion
A new vintage and art boutique has opened in Uptown Marion, offering shoppers a mix…
Sanctuary Pub to reopen under new ownership
A beloved English-inspired watering hole is making a comeback in Iowa City. The Sanctuary Pub,…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Jordan Sellergren, Little Village
Jordan Sellergren is the new owner and publisher of Little Village, the Iowa City-based alt…
SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.
As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced…
SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa…
Amana brewery, Cedar Rapids vegetable farm recipients of Choose Iowa value-added grants
Several Corridor businesses are recipients of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Choose…
NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization…
