small business
Iowa City’s Downtown SSMID passes first hurdle for renewal
The Iowa City City Council passed a first consideration at its meeting Nov. 18 for an ordinance that would renew the Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). The re-establishment would extend the district’s borders and enact a tenure…
ICDD Holiday Kids’ Market returns for fifth season
The Iowa City Downtown District’s Holiday Kids’ Market will return for its fifth season Nov.…
Small business owners optimistic about growth despite rising costs, government shutdown concerns
More than 2,000 small business owners from across the country, including 48 from Iowa, are…
NFIB survey: Small business optimism drops in September, remains above historical average
Small business optimism declined in September for the first time in three months, according to…
Fenōkee furniture merges art and craft
The small forge takes up only a fraction of the space in the converted workshop,…
Shop Iowa Day returns Oct. 8 to celebrate small businesses statewide
Shop Iowa Day will return Oct. 8, bringing together small businesses and communities across Iowa…
West Branch gift shop opens second location in Coralville
White Pumpkin Studio, a gift shop located at 102 E. Main St. in West Branch,…
Mother-daughter team dresses dreams at Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom
Jocelyn Hoyle and Deb Steenblock are the mother-daughter duo behind Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom,…
Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…
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…
NewBo City Market named finalist for Levitt Foundation grant
NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is among 100 finalists nationwide competing for a $120,000…
Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech…
UI student, entrepreneur Dasia Taylor showcases NERD STEM Box on Good Morning America
A University of Iowa student and entrepreneur appeared Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” showcasing…
Glide & Go Skate City to launch this winter in Iowa City
A new skating rink will make its debut at the Iowa City Marketplace this winter.…
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…
