small business
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 to advance medical technology, agricultural innovation and workplace safety solutions, the agency announced Sept. 19. Coralville-based NeuroPred Inc. secured a $50,000 Proof of Commercial Relevance…
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…
Shop local
There are so many reasons to buy from small, locally-owned retailers that the feel-good of…
Supporting local chambers means supporting local businesses
Local chambers of commerce are our nation’s strongest small business advocates, providing a voice for…
Poll shows small businesses more cautious
The Q3 2021 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI) finds that small business…
Survey: Small business owners air concerns over economic recovery
Small business owners worry the American economy is in a precarious position following the COVID-19…
Property insurers adapt rapidly to strong market forces
Pandemic and recession and storms. Oh, my. The trifecta of troubles has been all too…
Czech Village NewBo district launches small business lab
The Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District is rolling out a new online business coaching service, “The…
Feds set to refill loan fund for small business
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] More relief for small business is on the way after the…
Positive actions your small business can take now
By Brenda LaMarche | HR Column The entire country has been affected by the coronavirus…
Poll: One in four small businesses on brink of closing
A chart showing the percentage of survey respondents by size category and length of time…
SBA warns businesses of loan and grant fraud
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] With fear in the air and an information vacuum only feeding…
