small business
State launches new funding round for Choose Iowa Value-Added projects
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship opened applications for its competitive grant program supporting local food and agricultural product development Dec. 1, with individual awards reaching $25,000. The Choose Iowa Value-Added Grants provide matching funds to help agricultural…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Jesse Sauerbrei, Lincoln Winebar
Jesse Sauerbrei is the owner of Lincoln Winebar, the acclaimed wood-fired pizza and wine restaurant…
New owners take the helm at Colonial Lanes
Colonial Lanes, a long-standing bowling center and cherished Iowa City institution for decades, is under…
Micky’s Irish Pub expands to Davenport
Micky’s Irish Pub is scheduled to open in downtown Davenport on or around Saturday, Feb. 1.…
Calyx Creek and Lavender wins Iowa Farm Bureau prize
Oxford-based Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging has won the second -place prize for the Iowa…
The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion
Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…
Cedar Rapids marketing agency JWMorton rebrands
Cedar Rapids-based marketing and branding agency JWMorton has rebranded after 40 years in business. The…
Sanctuary Pub, Which Wich in Iowa City closed for business
Sanctuary Pub, a favorite English-inspired watering hole in Iowa City since 1972, has closed its…
Wilson’s Orchard announces restaurant closure
Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm will be closing its restaurant and converting the upper…
Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants
Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Sam Gelman, The Webster
Sam Gelman is the co-owner of The Webster and The Paper Crane, two restaurants in…
Home-based Stay Cozy thrives on curiosity, creativity
“Some of the things I do don’t always make business sense,” said Jessica Bass, whose…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Ryan Miller with Farmer’s Hen House
Ryan Miller is the co-owner and president of Farmer’s Hen House, the Kalona-based company providing…
Lion Bridge Brewing launches MoonDream THC beverage brand
Lion Bridge Brewing has announced the launch of MoonDream, a line of THC-infused sparkling waters.…
SBA approves loans to seven Iowa Corridor small businesses in September
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Empowered Solutions Collective launches with focus on equity
Sarah Blais and Tamara Marcus have combined their varied backgrounds to address equity, social justice,…
