small business
The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration
The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day event Aug. 7-10. The studio, which opened in 1999, has served as a creative space for families, artists and others seeking hands-on art experiences. The…
Plated Table opens wine bar, event space in Iowa City
As a personal chef, Alex Smith wanted to cook for more people. She had the…
Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…
Cedar Falls artist creates murals with a whimsical twist for Corridor businesses
Some artists hang their art in galleries. Others paint on walls. Mural artist and owner…
Popular Iowa City shop, White Rabbit, closes doors
Eclectic Iowa City retail store, White Rabbit, located at 112 S. Linn St., has closed…
Mediterranean grocery store brings fresh and imported goods to Cedar Rapids
Plans to open a Mediterranean grocery store in California shifted when Mohamed Mahmoud’s cousin invited…
Swamp Fox Bookstore moving to Uptown Marion in February
Swamp Fox Bookstore has begun its move to a new location at 1375 7th Ave.,…
UI mini-Venture School empowers minority-owned businesses
The first Winter storm of 2024 was hours away, but that didn’t deter four Iowa…
Amish-inspired market coming to Washington
Good smells – and tastes – are coming Washington’s way. This spring, Washington residents will…
Two small businesses closing locations, one reopening after hiatus
Dash Coffee Roasters and Rare Bird Soap Shop have announced closures this week on social…
What it takes to sell Iowa’s first cannabis-infused beverage
The decline in alcohol consumption among younger generations has not gone unnoticed by craft brewers. …
Cedar Rapids vintage clothing store finds a market in Iowa City
A popular Cedar Rapids vintage store has joined forces with Heim, a downtown Iowa City…
Czech Feather & Down returns to Cedar Rapids
A family-owned business, more than a century old, has made its way back to Cedar…
10 Iowa food trucks that you could have at your next event
Adding a food truck to your event can be a fun way to feed your…
Member marketplace hits $1 million mark for small businesses
Iowa-based e-commerce company Member Marketplace recently hit a milestone for its company, processing $1 million…
Meet four of the Corridor business owners on 2023’s Forty Under 40 list
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
