small business
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, a North Liberty boutique specializing in upscale bridal and prom dresses. Above a tufted velvet wingback loveseat in the lobby, a glass-fronted display case exhibits…
New Big Grove brewing process to reduce carbon footprint
A $37,000 grant from the city of Iowa City is going toward the purchase of…
Earl’s Chill & Grill opens in Marion
The owners of a new ice cream shop on the north side of Marion say…
Time Capsule Studios opens space in Marion
Time Capsule Studios, a photography studio, opened a new store front location at 119 Marion…
Index: Inflation continues to be small businesses’ No. 1 problem
The NFIB Optimism Index fell 0.1 points in May to 93.1, marking the fifth consecutive…
Ten Iowa City entrepreneurs begin national accelerator program
After a successful first cohort this winter, 10 Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter a national…
SBA approves $22.5 million in Iowa small business loans in May
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 41 loans for $22,463,900 to Iowa businesses in May,…
TextRetailer raises $150K through accelerator program
Sam Schrup created TextRetailer to help businesses better reach their audiences in a time when…
Cedar Ridge Distillery receives top honors at Ascot Awards
A selection of whiskeys from Cedar Ridge Distillery received top honors as part of the…
Iowa City pedicab business offers rides, outdoor advertising advantages
A local company is offering pedicab transportation services around Iowa City for events, date nights…
Gnarly Pepper overall winner in OpportUNITY pitch competition
Hy-Vee Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during its OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit…
Ernst’s measure supporting vets in small business clears committee
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a combat veteran and a senior member of the Senate…
Marion business Frydae chosen for statewide SBDC award
Frydae is the winner of the America’s Small Business Development Center Iowa (SBDC) statewide May…
Revive Family Chiropractic in Marion is celebrating expansion
Revive Family Chiropractic is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house to celebrate…
SBA approves $12.3 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 33 loans for $12,369,800 to Iowa businesses in April,…
Local businesses gear up for Cinco de Mayo in Cedar Rapids
It may not be an official U.S. holiday, but many local businesses in Cedar Rapids…
