Small Business
Midnight Coffee to open a fifth location in Clive
A Johnson County coffee chain is expanding its footprint with a new location planned for central Iowa. Midnight Coffee will open its fifth location in Clive on Aug. 5, following the purchase of St. Kilda Café and Bakery at 12695…
Salsa Guy Cafe to open second location at former Wendy’s
The Salsa Guy Cafe, which opened its first brick-and-mortar location in August 2024 after nearly…
Hy-Vee accepting applications for 2025 Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit
Hy-Vee’s Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit will be held in Central Iowa this fall, the company…
NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator to relaunch this fall
After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is returning this fall with a renewed…
NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in…
Vintage shop The Glittering Pear to open in Uptown Marion
A new vintage and art boutique has opened in Uptown Marion, offering shoppers a mix…
Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…
Informatics announces leadership changes amid continued growth
Informatics Inc., a full-service marketing and web agency based in Cedar Rapids, has announced several…
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture unveils Choose Iowa passport to boost agritourism
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has launched the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive…
Sanctuary Pub to reopen under new ownership
A beloved English-inspired watering hole is making a comeback in Iowa City. The Sanctuary Pub,…
Corridor farmers markets: Farm-fresh eggs in high demand
Free-range chickens lead the good life on Ewetopian Farm in rural Vinton, but Jessica Moessner…
Downtown Cedar Rapids launches new ‘Race for the Space’
Downtown Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has officially launched…
SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.
As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. celebrates Johnson County businesses at inaugural ‘A Toast to Business’ Awards ceremony
More than 300 business and community leaders gathered at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City…
SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa…
Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter
After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will…
