Against the background of a dismal federal jobs report, two Iowa business group leaders on Friday said the state’s employers remain optimistic about the economy here, although they also warned against the impact of ongoing uncertainty in federal trade policy.
McDonald's is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who've been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast food meal.
Iowa and Minnesota farmers are investing in new oat mill and pushing Quaker and General Mills to check out their product.
Mark Seckman joined the Marion Economic Development Corp. two years ago and is now working to set the community up for continued success.
The Gazette’s Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor.
Veteran entertainment agent and manager Jeff Johnson was surfing online video when he hit upon a new venue for his clients: harassing golfers at corporate outings and charity benefits.
Healthy leaders lead better. Period. New studies reveal why well-being—not just vision—determines whether leaders inspire, withdraw, or burn out. Here’s what every “Dangerous Leader” should know.
A Fairfield ice cream shop has grown its distribution area into Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Decorah using a KIVA Iowa loan. Scream Ice Cream opened a shop in Fairfield earlier this year and used the loan to help fund a freezer truck.
NewBoCo’s Kaitlin Byers is traveling to Indonesia as part of the YSEALI Professional Fellows Program Reciprocal Exchange. The program builds on a partnership that began last summer, when NewBoCo welcomed Shafira Rizki, co-founder of Lead With Her.
Moy’s Food from the Streets, a mobile Cedar Rapids vendor for the last eight years, will open a permanent location in September at 4201 42nd St. NE., Suite 140.
The cafe stepped into the space at 450 Fifth Ave. SE in 2021, after Greyhound Cafe closed. Under new ownership, it brought a new breakfast menu to the library.
Restaurant’s effort to modernize its look is scrapped amid criticism, including from President Trump.
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