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Replacing our ‘flyover’ image

CBJ Editorial The derecho that ravaged much of the Corridor, especially Cedar Rapids and Marion, has caused much lamentation that the national news neglected this...

ProCircular secures 2020’s Fastest Growing title

By Katharine Carlon katharine@corridorbusiness.com Aaron Warner learned a valuable lesson from his former boss, Integrated DNA Technologies Founder Dr. Joseph Walder: You can make any company...

MEDCO launches loan program for businesses

By CBJ News Staff newsroom@corridorbusiness.com Marion Economic Development Corp. has partnered with three community banks to launch the Derecho Storm Business Recovery Loan Program. Initial lending partners...

Veridian names Christoffer as its new CEO, president

Renee Christoffer. CREDIT: Veridian By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com Veridian Credit Union has named Renee Christoffer as its new president and CEO. She replaces Monte Berg, who...

Alex Taylor named managing director of ISA

IMAGE: Alex Taylor By CBJ News Staff newsroom@corridorbusiness.com Alex Taylor has been named the new managing director of the Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA). Mr. Taylor, an entrepreneur, business...

Reynolds closes bars as COVID numbers jump

Gov. Kim Reynolds closes bars in six counties following increase in COVID cases. CREDIT KCRG By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com Bars will be closing again in the...

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: John Lohman

If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already know Tom Cilek. He’s a senior vice president at...

RMHC-EIWI names Greene new executive director

Shannon Greene By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI) has named Shannon Greene as the organization's new...

Duane Arnold to stay shuttered following derecho 

An aerial view of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, with the cooling towers pictured at left. PHOTO NEXTERA  By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com Iowa's only...

Project ReConnect aims to bring power back to customers

By CBJ News Staff news@corridorbusiness.com In the wake of the Aug. 10 derecho, a community collaboration has been formed to bring electricity to Alliant Energy customers...

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