Monthly Archives: February 2014
Stamats acquires The Thorburn Group
Cedar Rapids-based Stamats, a higher education research and marketing firm, today announced the acquisition of Minneapolis-based The Thorburn Group, a brand agency serving consumer...
Montessori school offers downtown experience
By Molly Altorfer
CEDAR RAPIDS – Once the winter weather breaks, members of the downtown business community shouldn’t be surprised if they see a troupe...
Obamacare overshadows Health Care Summit
By Dave DeWitte
With the health care environment changing rapidly, speakers at the Corridor Business Journal’s 2014 Health Care Summit described what employers are doing...
Marion Iron relocation to give city a new look
By Dave DeWitte
The long-awaited relocation this summer of Marion Iron Co. could trigger a domino chain of commercial development on the east side of...
Zuidberg announces plans for Cedar Falls facility
By Dave DeWitte
CEDAR FALLS - A supplier of tractor components based in the Netherlands has announced plans to open its first U.S. location this...
Olympian’s startup aims to correct ‘mommy hips’
By Dave DeWitte
Two-time Olympic bobsledder Jean Prahm of North Liberty has never been one to dodge a challenge, but her latest will test a...
Palisades Cafe will sustain local focus in Mt. Vernon
By Cindy Hadish
MOUNT VERNON – Just 4 miles west of Mount Vernon, Palisades-Kepler State Park has proved inspiring to more than hikers, campers and...