small business
Fenōkee furniture merges art and craft
The small forge takes up only a fraction of the space in the converted workshop, but its heat is soon felt throughout the building. It doesn’t take long for the occupants to start perspiring, despite the roll-up garage door being…
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…
Costume Emporium announces closing
A Cedar Rapids costume shop is closing, an announcement that comes just weeks before Halloween.…
Iowa Shop Local Day highlights area retailers
Iowans will have a chance to jump-start their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses on…
Ribbon cutting for new Humpal Chiropractic building Oct. 3
Humpal Chiropractic in North Liberty is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 to celebrate…
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm expanding to Des Moines
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is expanding to a new location in Des Moines, with its…
