Corridor Business

Boeing announced July 31 that its board of directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg, former CEO of Rockwell Collins, as the company’s new president and CEO. corridorbusiness.com/former-collins…

With a unique Italian-Cajun-Creole fusion menu and a dimly lit, modern industrial interior, The District CR restaurant opened its doors today. corridorbusiness.com/new-italian-lo…

At its meeting Monday at Prairie Meadows Casino and Hotel, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted to direct IRGC staff to prepare a Request for Proposal for a market study on a potential new Linn County casino. corridorbusiness.com/commission-to-…

The future of art and AI: Iowa artists react to Meta AI update corridorbusiness.com/the-future-of-… via @CBJournal #AI #meta

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment and the Linn County Gaming Association have announced they will again jointly apply for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission after a two-year state moratorium on new gaming licenses expires on June 30. corridorbusiness.com/linn-county-ga…

Mayor O’Donnell chose a short but impactful quote from author Simon Sinek to encapsulate her theme for the 2024 Cedar Rapids State of the City address May 23. “The premise is simple,” Ms. O’Donnell said during her address, themed “What Is Your Why?” corridorbusiness.com/cedar-rapids-m…

ACT CEO: Organization’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities corridorbusiness.com/acts-foray-int…

As nearly 100 people gathered in a breezy aircraft hangar at @fly_CID on Wednesday morning, @CoeCollege announced its new flight school and aviation management specialization degree. corridorbusiness.com/coe-college-pa…

What does it take to move a musical phenomenon between multiple countries? This Midwestern trucking company, with ties to the Corridor, can tell you. corridorbusiness.com/transporting-t…

Officials gathered outside NewBo City Market today to launch the nonprofit business incubator’s $6 million Next Level Local capital campaign, which would add a second floor and various amenities to the building. corridorbusiness.com/newbo-city-mar…

BREAKING: Hy-Vee will be permanently closing its store at 1556 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids as of June 23, company officials have confirmed, leaving a potential “food desert” in one of the lowest-income areas of Cedar Rapids. corridorbusiness.com/hy-vee-closing…

BREAKING: Educational organization ACT announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Iowa City campus to Iceberg Development Group. corridorbusiness.com/act-has-entere…

A new restaurant is open for business in Coralville, representing the final phase in the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center’s multi-million-dollar renovation. corridorbusiness.com/hyatt-regency-…

@alliantenergy Read her story: corridorbusiness.com/mayuri-farling…

We are thrilled that @cbjournal has recognized May Farlinger for their Women of Influence list this year! She has been part of Alliant Energy since interning and is now VP of Customer and Community Engagement. Help us wish her Congrats! bit.ly/4ckW7yZ

Modern, a leading mechanical contractor headquartered in Cedar Rapids, will be featured on an upcoming episode of the television series “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid.” corridorbusiness.com/modern-to-be-f…

Multinational hospitality company Hilton Hotels & Resorts is acquiring Graduate Iowa City as part of a $210 million deal that includes the entire Graduate chain, expanding the hotel’s global brand portfolio. corridorbusiness.com/hilton-to-acqu…

Going the distance: How the University of Iowa transports its athletes across the country to compete corridorbusiness.com/going-the-dist…

Google has been identified as the company developing a monumental data center project in southwest Cedar Rapids – a project that, with a minimum investment of $576 million, will likely become the largest economic development project in the city’s history. corridorbusiness.com/google-named-a…

As the cost of employee-sponsored health plans continue to rise each year, an Iowa pharmacy is working with employers to help cut prescription costs, increase transparency and have healthier, more productive employees. corridorbusiness.com/this-local-pha…

It was while working in the OR at Mercy Iowa City that Dr. Iliakova noticed surgical delays were often linked to difficulties in tracking tools, a problem she was determined to rectify. The surgeon-turned-entrepreneur is the creator of the Kim Smart Cart. corridorbusiness.com/surgeon-maria-…