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Dana Rupe, new director of the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.

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 Alex + Abby Activewear and the Daden Group, as...
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NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in May to 98.8, surpassing the 51-year average of 98,...
A new vintage and art boutique is opening in Uptown Marion, offering shoppers a mix of antique finds and local handmade art.

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 of antique finds and local handmade art. The Glittering...
English-inspired Sanctuary Pub, at 405 S. Gilbert St.

Sanctuary Pub to reopen under new ownership

A beloved English-inspired watering hole is making a comeback in Iowa City. The Sanctuary Pub, at 405 S. Gilbert St., will reopen for business approximately...
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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 weekly magazine where she has worked the past 10...
The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants in an effort to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow Program.

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 a new funding opportunity geared for small manufacturers. The Manufacturing...
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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 businesses in April 2025, according to newly released monthly...
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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 Iowa value-added grants. On April 22, IDALS awarded 33 grants...
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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 today (April 8) shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s...
Textiles owner Ritu Jain.

Women’s apparel store Textiles closing following owner’s retirement

After more than three decades as a fixture of downtown Iowa City’s retail landscape, Textiles is closing its doors following the owner’s retirement announcement. Owner...

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