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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index falls slightly in August
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (259+ words) The NFIB released its Small Business Economic Trends report for the month of August 2026, with the report showing a slight dip in Small Business Optimism, down 1.1 points from July 2026 to 98.7. In addition, the report showcased an Uncertainty Index score of…...
Digital Infrastructure Work Group convenes first county-wide meeting
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (192+ words) As digital infrastructure continues to evolve, communities across the country are evaluating proposals ranging from small-scale technology facilities to large data centers. “By examining these topics together, local leaders can build a stronger foundation for informed decisions and, where appropriate,…...
Corridor projects share in $39.84 million Iowa workforce housing tax credit awards
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (281+ words) CREDIT IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE AUTHORITY The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Tuesday it is awarding $39.84 million in workforce housing tax credits to support housing development in 39 counties across the state, including seven projects in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City…...
Foundation 2 Crisis Services CEO Blomme steps away, search begins
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (343+ words) Foundation 2 Crisis Services, based in Cedar Rapids, begins to national search for a new CEO as the current CEO Emily Blomme, announced her departure from the organization on Tuesday, Sept. 8. After more than 12 years at Foundation 2, Ms. Blomme helped the…...
U.S. Department of Energy closes $1.9 billion loan to support potential Duane Arnold restart
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (203+ words) The Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo. CREDIT NEXTERA ENERGY The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Dominance Financing announced today it has closed a loan of up to $1.9 billion to NextEra Energy to help finance the restart of the…...
Sub-Zero director: Culture, not equipment, drives performance
1+ week, 4+ day ago (120+ words) Corridor Business Journal Sub-Zero director: Culture, not equipment, drives performance John Ooms, director of manufacturing for Sub-Zero Group's Cedar Rapids plant, delivers the keynote address at Corridor Media Group's 10th annual Manufacturing Conference on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the RiverCenter in Davenport....
Iowa City Municipal Airport leads state in private jet empty-leg traffic, data shows
2+ week, 3+ day ago (326+ words) The Iowa City Municipal Airport has 114% more economic impact than in 2009. CREDIT CITY OF IOWA CITY Iowa City Municipal Airport recorded more private jet “empty leg” flights than any other airport in Iowa over the past year, outpacing larger commercial…...
Closing the AI information gap
2+ week, 5+ day ago (374+ words) Artificial intelligence and data centers are fueling what many call the fourth industrial revolution. But misinformation, and in many cases a simple lack of information, about data centers and artificial intelligence is creating real headwinds for that progress. As we…...
Data Center Signals: Working to fix a ‘broken’ process
2+ week, 6+ day ago (93+ words) Corridor Business Journal Data Center Signals: Working to fix a ‘broken’ process With all the data center developments on the modern technological landscape — and the accompanying dearth of objective information — it can be challenging for a potential data center customer…...
Iowa leaders selected for Leadership Iowa program, including five from the Corridor
3+ week, 2+ day ago (250+ words) Forty leaders from across the state have been chosen to take part in the 2026-27 class of Leadership Iowa, the ABI Foundation’s statewide leadership program, the organization announced. Leadership Iowa has run since 1982 and has brought together more than 1,500 leaders from…...