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5 Reasons Downtown Iowa City is Great for Business There’s always something happening in Iowa City’s downtown district, and your business can be part of the action. Downtown Iowa City combines a walkable urban environment with a unique concentration of students, professionals and visitors to create a prime location for

ArtTech Village: Bridging History and the Future An innovative new mixed-use complex in NewBo is bridging Cedar Rapids’ industrial past with its entrepreneurial future. ArtTech Village, which will soon stand tall at 450 and 455 16th Avenue SE, is a planned three-sided building with four stories. The first floor of

Coralville’s Iowa Arena: The Corridor’s Newest Destination A new one-of-a-kind facility is beginning construction in Coralville’s Iowa River Landing. The Iowa Arena, which kicks off $190 million of new River Landing developments, is set to become a regional sports destination. Here’s what to expect – and what the new development

5 Fast Facts About the Redstone Building Opening in June, the Redstone Apartments building is an oasis in the heart of Kingston Village, Cedar Rapids’ up and coming riverfront neighborhood. The new 15-unit development includes one-story flats and two-story row houses that are an easy walk to the best that

Eco Lips: Why This Successful Start-Up Is Moving to Marion A decade and a half later, Eco Lips has finally outgrown NewBo’s Cherry Building. The organic and specialty lip balm company steadily took over more and more space as business boomed. When owner Steve Shriver – often called the “Mayor

The physical location of your commercial real estate venture is nearly as consequential as determining where to build your home – in some cases, even more so. A retailer won’t thrive if their store is too far from established shopping areas, and an office building may have trouble finding tenants

10 Things to Consider Before Buying Land for Commercial Real Estate Purchasing land instead of leasing a floor or a building certainly has its advantages. A brand-new building on your site will be customized to your needs, and if you opt to stay in an existing building on the property

Must-Watch Commercial Real Estate Trends for 2018 The commercial real estate market is ever evolving, with the growth of the last few years followed in many areas by increasing rents in cities.This growth is poised to continue, but other aspects of the market will change much more rapidly. Look for

Find the Keys to Success with Q4 Real Estate Let’s face it: finding a home for your business is not for the faint of heart. It’s not just about finding a space that’s big enough or nestled in just the right location. The right storefront, office or restaurant also needs

Iowa City: Open for Business The home of the Hawkeyes is ready to help your business reach new heights. Iowa City, Iowa, is a truly special place to put down regional roots, from its dedication to supporting local business to unrivaled educational and cultural resources for your future employees. Check