small business

Good Morning America host Michael Strahan and Dasia Taylor.

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 a science kit she designed to bring hands-on experiments into homes. Dasia Taylor, a junior majoring in global health studies, demonstrated her NERD STEM Box:…

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,…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

TextRetailer raises $150K through accelerator program

Sam Schrup created TextRetailer to help businesses better reach their audiences in a time when…

Rob Walling (right), general partner and cofounder of TinySeed, says TextRetailer provides merchants the tools to create a "magical shopping experience." CREDIT TEXTRETAILER

Cedar Ridge Distillery receives top honors at Ascot Awards

A selection of whiskeys from Cedar Ridge Distillery received top honors as part of the…

Cedar Ridge

Iowa City pedicab business offers rides, outdoor advertising advantages

A local company is offering pedicab transportation services around Iowa City for events, date nights…

Iowa City pedicab

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…

Gnarly Pepper

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,…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

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…

Cinco de Mayo

Increasing inflationary pressures, higher energy costs affecting small businesses

Small business owners across the country and in Iowa are reporting inflationary pressures are hurting…

Red Vespa closes in Solon

Red Vespa, the first pizzeria in Iowa to be certified by the True Neapolitan Pizza…

Deetz startup expects $10 million in revenue for small businesses this year

It’s easier than ever for people to order from fast-food giants and chain restaurants. Still,…

Small businesses on the brink: New survey data shows Omicron hurting Main Street

Small business owners are being pushed to the brink with an unprecedented set of challenges…

Transamerica debuts value-focused retirement plan solution for small employers

Transamerica has announced the availability of a new packaged solution designed for small companies seeking…

Transamerica