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Professor in UI’s Department of Pathology Kevin Legge was awarded first place and $15,000 for Immuno Nano Med, a company developing next-generation vaccines for infectious diseases.

Immuno Nano Med wins $15,000 top prize at UI JPEC Innovation Challenge

Immuno Nano Med, a company developing next-generation vaccines for infectious diseases, won first place and $15,000 in the Graduate/Faculty/Staff/Incubator Startup division of the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Innovation Challenge on Nov. 19 at a reception at MERGE…

Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program

Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families…

Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

Pet supply store opens in downtown Washington

A new pet supply store with roots in service dog training has opened for business…

Gray's Pet Supply owner Whitney Gray. The new store is located in downtown Washington, 208 S. Marion Ave.

Seeds Apparel uses faith and fashion to help restore Cedar Rapids neighborhood

Seeds Apparel in Cedar Rapids is a faith-based business that dabbles in more than just…

Iowa BIPOC LGBTQ+ business owners eligible for $5,000 – $30,000 until Monday

Iowa BIPOC LGBTQ+ business owners have an opportunity to apply for $5,000 – $30,000 in…

Graphic advertising the PFund Foundation grant

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Charlie Rohde with King’s Material

Charlie Rohde is the president of King’s Material and Dakota Red Corporation, a legacy company…

Charlie Rohde

Paul Davis Restoration named CBJ’s 2024 Fastest Growing Company

For the owners of Paul Davis Restoration, their start was marked with baptism by fire…

Co-owners of Paul Davis Restoration: CEO Matt Banning, director of marketing and HR Emily Cornish, and president and COO Scott Cornish. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

2024 Entrepreneurs of the Year: Oasis Falafel driven by entrepreneurial spirit

The founding of Oasis Falafel in 2004 came at a key turning point in the…

Ofer Sivan and Naftaly Stramer, co-founders of Oasis Falafel and Oasis Street Food. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Bug Soother and Lion Bridge collaborate on Summer Soother Ale

Bug Soother bug spray has collaborated with Cedar Rapids-based Lion Bridge Brewing Company for a…

Summer Soother is a collaboration between Bug Soother bug spray and Lion Bridge Brewing company. CREDIT ECO LIPS

Field Day in North Liberty brews Yield of Dreams collaborative beer

Iowa’s craft beer industry has come together once more to brew a collaborative beer in…

Field Day Brewing in North Liberty

NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign

The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…

Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks at the launch of NewBo City Market's Next Level Local capital campaign, Saturday, May 11. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dawn and Brittany Schorg, Czech Feather & Down

Dawn and Brittany Schorg are the mother/daughter duo behind Czech Feather & Down, the Cedar…

Czech Feather & Down

Kick-It Iowa City to manage ‘In the Meantime,’ Iowa City Downtown District’s newest initiative

An expo and pop-up market producer is partnering with Iowa City Downtown District to manage…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

NewBo City Market updates: FLO Business Hub, expanded hours, small business award

The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has announced a number of updates, including a…

NewBo City Market

Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding

Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…

Dream City collaborators (l-r): Angie Jordan, executive director of South of 6 Iowa City Business District; Simeon Talley, founding partner of Community Development Strategies and project coordinator with Dream City; Tasha Lard, founder and CEO at M.O.G.U.L Consulting and owner of JD Beauty Supply; and Frederick Newell, founder and executive director of Dream City.

Smith Sanitation is not wasting time

Wesley Smith isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty. The long-time Oxford resident started his…

Wesley Smith, owner of Smith Sanitation, takes a moment to adjust a waste bin before setting it on the curb.