Monthly Archives: August 2020
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 derechoÂ
An aerial view of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, with the cooling towers pictured at left. PHOTO NEXTERAÂ
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...