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$2.00 I A LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS WEEKLY IN IOWA’S CREATIVE CORRIDOR I JAN. 28 - FEB. 3, 2019
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
Marie Kerbeshian jokes with her colleagues that the innovations
coming out of the University of Iowa today
might not see any revenue returned to the university
until long after they’ve retired.
First, there’s the three- to five-year delay between
filing an initial provisional patent and final approval.
“And since our biggest blockbusters are coming out of
The UI BioVentures Center, which provides lab and office space for life science companies. CREDIT UI
INNOVATION PAGE 4
Jon Darsee is leveraging lessons learned
as a member of the Hawkeye basketball
team to help his alma mater innovate faster
and better.
F&M Bank’s new
president and CEO
talks about where he
sees the ag economy
going in 2019.
PAGE 10
The Feb. 4 edition will launch our first of the
CBJ’s new six-part series, (un)hired help.
PAGE 3
Veteran executive
Tom Pientok is back in
action as the new chief
executive of Timberline
Manufacturing.
PAGE 11
Plans have emerged for a $25 million
commercial development called River
Ridge Square and a 190,000-square-foot
Fleet Farm store in Cedar Rapids.
PAGE 12
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders
Association’s monthly newsletter Builders News.
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MONDAY, AUG. 26, 2019 | IN THIS ISSUE
Hawkeye Hotels expands portfolio with Pittsburgh acquisition
NewBoCo collaboration among Google Impact Challenge winners
Collins Aerospace joint venture awarded $22M contract
Grow Solar Linn County reaches discount milestone
Kalona SuperNatural takes fair blue ribbon honors for third year
Short-Term Event Planner
Hawkeye Hotels expands portfolio with Pittsburgh acquisition
Coralville-based Hawkeye Hotels has closed on the
acquisition of the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton in
Cranberry Township, 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, in
a move that expands its footprint in the northeastern
United States.
With this acquisition, the company is positioned to
develop additional hotels in the Pittsburgh area,
across Pennsylvania and beyond. Hawkeye Hotels
is also developing a 150-room Holiday Inn in Erie,
which is under construction and expected to open in
2020.
"We are excited to explore further opportunities in
Pittsburgh and surrounding markets as we continue
to grow our development pipeline and hotel
portfolio," said Om Patel, director of development for
Hawkeye Hotels, in a release. "We look forward to
developing new partnerships in this region."
Hampton Inn & Suites, Cranberry Township,
Other notable Hawkeye Hotels properties in various Pennsylvania. CREDIT HILTON.COM
stages of development include: the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines in downtown Des Moines, Iowa; three
new hotels within one block of downtown Milwaukee; 14 hotels in the greater Minneapolis area; and two
of the newest Moxy brand hotels by Marriott - in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, and downtown St. Louis.
The Iowa-based company is venturing into the northeast after developing, redeveloping and operating
dozens of hotels in other regions of the United States.
This particular Hampton Inn & Suites in Cranberry opened less than a year ago and includes a modern
design, plus a fitness center, business center and indoor pool. Located in central Cranberry, this
Hampton Inn & Suites serves one of the fastest growing areas in the Pittsburgh metro area.
Hawkeye Hotels was founded in 1982 with one roadside hotel in Mena, Arkansas. Today, the firm owns
and operates over 50 hotels across the country. Hawkeye Hotels employs over 1,500 staff across its
portfolio of hotels and corporate offices. The firm maintains lasting affiliations with brands such as
Marriott, Hilton, InterContinental and Starwood.
NewBoCo collaboration among Google Impact Challenge winners
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, a joint project with the Iowa Department of Corrections, was
one of five winning nonprofits for Iowa's Google.org Impact Challenge, Google announced Friday.
The Cedar Rapids-based organization is expanding its current coding boot camp to train incarcerated
individuals to become software developers and find gainful employment opportunities upon their release.
The partnership with the state department of corrections will be piloted in the Iowa Women's Correctional
Institution in Mitchellville.
Inside Iowa’s
innovation factory
The University of Iowa is home to top-flight researchers
and facilities – but what exactly are they coming up with?
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Innovator in chief
CBJ Q&A:
Nate Dunn
Next Week
Inside
Pientok joins
Timberline
Edgewood Town Center
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All five winning organizations will receive $175,000 and Iowans are invited to vote for the 'People's Choice'
winner, who will be awarded an additional $125,000. In total, Google.org will contribute $1 million to Iowan
nonprofit organizations through the Impact Challenge. The Google.org Impact Challenge supports 'Grow
with Google,' the tech company's initiative to create economic opportunities for people across the
country.
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Hawkeye Hotels expands portfolio with Pittsburgh acquisition
Coralville-based Hawkeye Hotels has closed on the
acquisition of the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton in
Cranberry Township, 20 miles north of Pittsburgh, in
a move that expands its footprint in the northeastern
United States.
With this acquisition, the company is positioned to
develop additional hotels in the Pittsburgh area,
across Pennsylvania and beyond. Hawkeye Hotels
is also developing a 150-room Holiday Inn in Erie,
which is under construction and expected to open in
2020.
"We are excited to explore further opportunities in
Pittsburgh and surrounding markets as we continue
to grow our development pipeline and hotel
portfolio," said Om Patel, director of development for
Hawkeye Hotels, in a release. "We look forward to
developing new partnerships in this region."
Hampton Inn & Suites, Cranberry Township,
Other notable Hawkeye Hotels properties in various Pennsylvania. CREDIT HILTON.COM
stages of development include: the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines in downtown Des Moines, Iowa; three
new hotels within one block of downtown Milwaukee; 14 hotels in the greater Minneapolis area; and two
of the newest Moxy brand hotels by Marriott - in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, and downtown St. Louis.
The Iowa-based company is venturing into the northeast after developing, redeveloping and operating
dozens of hotels in other regions of the United States.
This particular Hampton Inn & Suites in Cranberry opened less than a year ago and includes a modern
design, plus a fitness center, business center and indoor pool. Located in central Cranberry, this
Hampton Inn & Suites serves one of the fastest growing areas in the Pittsburgh metro area.
Hawkeye Hotels was founded in 1982 with one roadside hotel in Mena, Arkansas. Today, the firm owns
and operates over 50 hotels across the country. Hawkeye Hotels employs over 1,500 staff across its
portfolio of hotels and corporate offices. The firm maintains lasting affiliations with brands such as
Marriott, Hilton, InterContinental and Starwood.
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NewBoCo collaboration among Google Impact Challenge winners
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, a joint project with the Iowa Department of Corrections, was
one of five winning nonprofits for Iowa's Google.org Impact Challenge, Google announced Friday.
The Cedar Rapids-based organization is expanding its current coding boot camp to train incarcerated
individuals to become software developers and find gainful employment opportunities upon their release.
The partnership with the state department of corrections will be piloted in the Iowa Women's Correctional
Institution in Mitchellville.
All five winning organizations will receive $175,000 and Iowans are invited to vote for the 'People's Choice'
winner, who will be awarded an additional $125,000. In total, Google.org will contribute $1 million to Iowan
nonprofit organizations through the Impact Challenge. The Google.org Impact Challenge supports 'Grow
with Google,' the tech company's initiative to create economic opportunities for people across the
country.
"Iowa is incredibly diverse and has talented nonprofit organizations working to create opportunities in
each of their communities," said Dan Harbeke, head of public policy and external affairs at Google in
Council Bluffs, in a statement. "We're excited to celebrate 10 years in Iowa by announcing the winners of
the Google.org Impact Challenge in Iowa; we hope to help these organizations bring great ideas to life."
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Google selected a panel of Iowa judges to review applications from nonprofits across the state and chose
five winners who proposed bold and creative ideas to create economic opportunity in their communities.
Other winners include: Buena Vista University's Lamberti Center for Rural Entrepreneurship and the Iowa
Lakes Corridor Development Corporation whose Match-Learn-Launch succession program for budding
entrepreneurs features an app designed to match new entrepreneurs with retiring business
owners; Ethnic Minorities of Burma Advocacy and Resource Center whose RefugeeRISE leverages the
power of community by training emerging leaders from refugee communities to become work-readiness
trainers; Four Mounds Foundation whose youth HEART (Housing Education and Rehabilitation Training)
program serves young adults who are disconnected from work; and Iowa JAG, Inc., which is helping
young Iowans with significant challenges uncover their innate power and resiliency by creating
customized in-depth plans and connecting them with employers in high-demand industries.
For the next stage of the Google.org Impact Challenge, visit g.co/iowachallenge to learn more about the
nominees and vote for one organization to be named the 'People's Choice' winner. Voting ends Friday.
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Collins Aerospace joint venture awarded $22M contract
Collins Elbit Vision Systems, LLC (CEVS), a joint venture between Collins Aerospace Systems and Elbit
Systems of America, was awarded a $22 million firm-fixed price contract for the production and delivery of
Night Vision Cueing and Display (NVCD) systems for the U.S. Navy, and for the governments of Australia
and Switzerland.
Work for the systems will be completed by February 2021.
The NVCD works with the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems, extending many of the benefits of the
original system for use in night operations. Those capabilities include innovative head-tracking technology
and a helmet mounted display that shows mission critical symbology for aviators. NVCD also provides
the ability to record video of what is seen by the aviator while using the system.
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$2.00 I A LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESS WEEKLY IN IOWA’S CREATIVE CORRIDOR I AUG. 5 - 11, 2019
Amazon is investing heavily in its national
delivery infrastructure to provide faster shipping
to Prime customers. PHOTO AMAZON
By Katharine Carlon
katharine@corridorbusiness.com
Rumors that e-commerce giant Amazon is
eyeing a former Procter & Gamble distribution
center on Iowa City’s east side for
a “last-mile” fulfillment center appear to
have some basis in fact.
Though no lease has been signed and
no permits have been applied for, Amazon
“definitely has an interest” in the
space, said Wendy Ford, Iowa City’s economic
development coordinator.
Ms. Ford said a representative of the
Seattle-based company visited Iowa City
in June to inquire about the more than
346,000-square-foot building located at
2500 Heinz Road. The facility would likely
be used as a delivery station, one of Amazon’s
smaller-scale fulfillment centers
where orders are prepared for last-mile
delivery to customers.
The news comes as Amazon seeks to
overhaul its national delivery infrastructure
to provide faster shipping and reduce
reliance on third-party carriers like UPS.
Word has circulated in recent weeks
that Amazon was scouting locations in
August 2019
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Iowa’s workforce shortage has underscored the need to hire for diversity with a bright red
line. Yet, in a state with a population far less diverse than most, that isn’t an easy task. Where
do employers find talented minority candidates, and how do they get them to stay? In the
fifth installment of this special CBJ series, we explore the challenges of building a diverse
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July 2019
Why Child Care Matters
to Iowa Businesses
BY: Dawn Oliver,
Executive Director,
Iowa Women’s
Foundation
In many Iowa
communities,
childcare is either
The gaps in childcare impact
Iowa’s workforce and businesses’
bottom line and will continue to
do so until we take action. This
problem is only escalating. It needs
to be addressed soon for the longterm
health of families, businesses
and communities across our state.
But we cannot rely on a single
organization or a single solution to
fix it.
Collaboration is key.
To address the child care crisis,
the Iowa Women’s Foundation and
partner organizations started the
Building Community Child Care
Solutions Collaborative. Through our
shared work, 29 communities across
Iowa are now exploring innovative
ways to exchange ideas among
business and community leaders,
employees and organizations to
promote child care investments that
support children’s healthy
The collaborative has already
brought people together from
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New platforms are making it easier for
small retailers to engage in e-commerce,
but that doesn’t make it a sure bet.
PAGE 4
Nate sits down with Attorney Tim Semelroth
of RSH Legal to talk law and learning.
PAGE 12
The manufacturer of
personal care products
is poised for a big
product expansion with
the opening of its new
blending facility.
PAGE 5
Premier 1 Supplies has quietly grown its
ag supply operation in Washington into a
national name – and it’s not done yet.
PAGE 6
The Aug. 12 CBJ focus topic
is Immigrants in Business.
This month’s Iowa City Area
Chamber of Commerce’s
newsletter, Envision.
focus on Farming and Food.
Alliance’s monthly report.
Columnist Christine
Hawes reflects on the
rise of intersectionality
in the workplace.
PAGE 6
Executives at anti-virus provider PC Matic
are looking to Iowa as they work to break
into the enterprise market.
PAGE 8
Representatives for
Iowa’s third largest
trading partner make
the case for even
closer ties.
PAGE 10
Ahmann Companies is making plans
to redevelop a vacant Terex factory in
Cedar Rapids’ College District into a new
neighborhood draw.
PAGE 11
See photos from the ribbon-cutting for
Great Western Bank’s new branch office,
a cornerstone ceremony at Cottage Grove
Place and more in this week’s photo page.
PAGE 18
The Aug. 5 edition of the CBJ will focus on
Retail Revival.
Don’t miss the Iowa City Area Chamber of
Commerce’s monthly newsletter, Envision.
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to Iowa City?
E-commerce giant said
to be eyeing former
P&G distribution center
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We’ve Moved!
After months of preparation, the Iowa City Area
as well as the Chamber’s economic and community
Chamber of Commerce has officially moved out of development partner, the Iowa City Area
our Washington Street office space — where we had Development Group, and the Chamber’s largest
resided for more than three decades — into MERGE, a member, the University of Iowa.
coworking space in the heart of downtown Iowa City.
A new office space is just the beginning for us.
This past winter, we learned that we would have to We’re looking forward to sharing with you the work
relocate our office space in order to allow the owner we’ve been doing to refresh and reinvent what the
of our Washington Street building to complete some Chamber does for our members and our community.
much-needed major renovations and determine a new Stay tuned in the coming months as we share more
future for this wonderful landmark building. While we changes that you can look forward to in this new era
enjoyed renting this office space for the past 30 years, of the Chamber!
we were excited about the opportunities a new space
would provide. After several months of exploring multiple
options, we knew that MERGE would be the perfect
space to call our new home.
In addition to officing at MERGE, which many refer
to as “the living room” of Iowa City, we now have two
satellite office spaces, CoWork @ 808 in Coralville and
the IC CoLab in North Liberty. Having access to these
three locations allows us to better serve our members,
who are spread throughout Johnson County.
As we continue settling into our new home, we’ve
come to love the energizing spirit and collaborative
atmosphere that MERGE provides. At MERGE and the
two satellite locations, we share coworking space with
entrepreneurs, startups, and remote workers,
Help us welcome new teachers to the
area with the New Teacher Luncheon!
The 2019 New Teacher Luncheon will take place Wednesday, August 14, from Noon-1:30 pm, at Old Brick (26
E Market St, Iowa City). This luncheon is free for all newly hired teachers in Johnson County, and serves as a way
to introduce them to their supporters and advocates in the Iowa City area. Attendees will hear from Andrew
Fenstermaker, Lead Instructional Design Strategist of the IDS Innovation team in the Iowa City Community School
District, and winner of the 2019 Excellence in Education Impact Award.
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce supports the continued excellence of the community’s public and
private education by promoting school/business partnerships and educating members and the public about
education’s role in improving the business climate and quality of life in Johnson County.
Thank you to our 2019 Education sponsor, ACT, and venue sponsor, Old Brick, and supporting sponsor GreenState
Credit Union for making this event possible!
August 14 – New Teacher Luncheon, Old
Brick, 26 E. Market St., Iowa City, Noon-
1:30 p.m.
August 22 – Business PM, MidWestOne
Bank, 500 S Clinton St., Iowa City, 4:30 -
6:30 p.m.
Coralville Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• August 5 – Mellow Mushroom, 1451
Coral Ridge Mall #700
• August 12 – Monica’s, 303 2nd St.
• August 19 – Vesta, 849 Quarry Rd.
• August 26 – Cheddar’s Scratch
Kitchen, 2824 Commerce Dr.
Iowa City Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• August 6 – Mosley’s, 525 S. Gilbert St.
• August 20 – Pizza Ranch, 171 Hwy 1
W.
North Liberty Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• August 21 – Rocky O’Brien’s Public
House, 720 Pacha Pkwy, Ste 8, North
Liberty
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in collaborating on solutions to
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unaffordable,
inaccessible or
nonexistent. This means working
parents miss work, drop shifts, are
less engaged on the job, switch
employers, or even leave the
workforce altogether.
Nearly all Iowa businesses face
a workforce gap. According to
Iowa Workforce Development,
there were 65,877 open jobs across
Iowa in May of 2018. Today, there
are 38,672 Iowa jobs listed on
indeed.com. Because of our state’s
employee shortfall, there is an
estimated $675 million in unrealized
annual GDP. In the race to attract
and retain talent, Iowa businesses
have the opportunity to innovate
around female- and family-friendly
policies and benefits to gain a
competitive edge.
Iowa’s Workforce Shortage and
Child Care Crisis are Interrelated.
Three-quarters of Iowa families
with children under the age of six
have all available parents working
outside of the home, yet almost a
quarter of Iowans live in an area
undersupplied with licensed or
registered child care options. The
results paint a clear picture of how
workforce development is hindered
by a lack of child care: of these
families, 65% of parents are late
to work or leave early because of
child care issues. Employees miss
an average of nearly two weeks
of work per year due to the same
problems.
development and a competitive
business environment—both
for the short and long term. The
collaborative efforts are based on
community-led change. Through
listening and learning, educating
and engaging, the collaboration
ultimately supports successful
families, a steady Iowa workforce
and a stronger economy.
all corners of the state to learn
from each other and share their
success stories—saving time, money
and energy so communities can
focus on real solutions. So far,
communities involved in the effort
include Ames, Cedar Rapids,
Decorah, Dubuque, Fairfield,
Fort Dodge, Grinnell, Iowa City,
Muscatine,
July 5 – First Friday Coffee Connections,
Canceled in observance of
Independence Day
July 11 – Ethan Allen Ribbon Cutting, 941
E. 2nd Ave, Ste. 101, Coralville, 4 p.m.
July 16 – Riverview Plaza Ribbon Cutting,
Riverview Plaza, 306 1st Ave, Coralville,
4 p.m.
July 18 - Workforce Solutions: Affordable
Child Care, Kirkwood Regional Center
at the University of Iowa, 2301 Oakdale
Blvd, Coralville, 9 a.m.
July 18 – Ignite ICR: Stoke the Flames
Send-Off Party, Big Grove Brewery &
Taproom, 1225 S. Gilbert St., Iowa City,
3 p.m.
July 25 – LINC, Tin Roost, 840 W. Penn St.,
North Liberty, 4:30 p.m.
August 2 – First Friday Coffee
Connections, Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa
- Spcialty Care, 585 W. Cherry St., North
Liberty, 7:30 a.m.
Coralville Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• July 1 – Dunn Brothers Coffee, 3284
Crosspark Rd, Ste A
• July 8 – Iowa River Power
Restaurant, 501 1st Ave.
• July 15 – Radisson Hotel &
Conference Center, 1220 1st Ave.
• July 22 – Divots, 1900 Country Club
Dr.
• July 29 – Wig & Pen Pizza Pub, 1220
Hwy 6 W
Iowa City Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• July 2 – Brother’s Bar & Grill, 125 S.
Dubuque St.
• July 16 – North Dodge Athletic Club,
2400 N. Dodge St. RSVP Requested.
North Liberty Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• July 17 – Sugapeach, 650 Pacha
Pkwy, Ste 1, North Liberty
New Teacher
Luncheon set for
August 14
Join the Chamber in welcoming
all new teachers to Johnson County
with a luncheon at Old Brick. This
lunch is free for all new teachers,
$20 for non-teacher Chamber
members.
Thank you to event sponsors
GreenState Credit Union and Old
Brick, and to our 2019 Education
Initiative Sponsor, ACT.
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TERESA DUSIL
Our mission is to provide a secure and caring
living environment to those we serve, allowing
them to maintain their dignity and to enrich
the quality of their lives as they age.
• Alzheimer’s Association – Walk to End
Alzheimer’s Team
• American Heart Association and Go Red for
Women
• Work with HACAP & Kids on Course to
provide meals for Harrison students
• Residents prepare and provide sandwiches
for the Salvation Army 3x per month
• Partner with Eastern Iowa Arts Academy for
programming opportunities on campus
• Work with the University of Iowa, Mount
Mercy University and Kirkwood Community
College for student interns and mentoring/
training relationships, as well as research
projects
• Partnership with Red Cedar Chamber Music
to host concerts, open to the public and on
our campus
Meals include a wide variety of options for
residents to choose from. Each day a Chef’s
Special entrée gives residents the opportunity
to try new items, and for those wanting a
lighter or healthy option, a Mindful Special is
available. Gluten Free and other special diet
options are also available upon request. A
Registered Dietitian provides clinical nutrition
care for health care residents and is available
campus-wide to provide both group and
individual nutrition education and counseling.
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Randy Petsche, Sue Martin, Sue Pence, Gary Geels
ocated in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Mount
Mercy University provides hands-on, realworld
liberal arts education that easily
opens doors to professional opportunities
for the university’s student body of nearly
1,800. Having grown from in-depth research alongside
professors, studies abroad or other unparalleled
educational experiences, nearly 95 percent of Mount
Mercy students start careers or enter graduate school
within nine months of graduation. Recent Mount
Mercy alumni have launched careers at places like
Google, Kellogg’s, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and
the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Eighty percent
of Mount Mercy graduates live and work in Eastern
Iowa, adding to the vibrant leadership of Corridor
businesses. Begin a higher education path at Mount
Mercy University. Success follows.
Our dedicated faculty of more than 80 full-time educators
inspires students to lead courageous lives by
blending challenging coursework with top-notch career
preparation. Rooted in Catholic heritage, Mount
Mercy infuses community and service learning into
all aspects of campus life, producing students who are
driven to help others and alumni who lead with integrity.
Students have participated in internships with
international corporations like Transamerica, Quaker
Oats and Rockwell Collins, often resulting in full-time
employment upon graduation. Other students have
• Independent Living - For active seniors who
want to maintain their interests, hobbies and
independent lifestyle without the demands of
maintaining a house.
• Independence Plus - For those seniors who are
independent but prefer assistance with some
of their daily tasks, such as housekeeping and
laundry, among other services.
• Assisted Living Custom Care - Continuum of
care offers Assisted Living for Physical Needs to
residents who need additional assistance but are
not in need of 24-hour nursing care.
• Assisted Living Memory Needs -For those in the
early to mid-stages of Alzheimer’s and forms of
mild dementia.
• Nursing Care for Physical & Memory Needs - 24-
hour nursing care is available for those seniors
who can no longer live independently or who have
unique health needs.
• Respite Care - For residents and non-residents
on a temporary basis while they are recovering
from surgery or their primary caregiver is
unable to provide care.
• Transportation Services - Keeping you connected
to the community, allowing you the freedom and
independence to do the things you want to do.
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enjoyed professional opportunities at University of
Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Mercy Medical Center, local
radio station Z102.9 and Linn County courts.
One-hundred percent of first-time freshmen receive
financial aid, and all students are eligible for institutional
scholarships and grants that do not require repayment.
The university is proud to offer free-tuition
scholarships like the Catherine McAuley Scholarship
to qualifying students—making a quality fouryear,
private education attainable for even more
Iowa high school seniors. Work-study opportunities,
state and federal grants, and low-interest loans are
also widely available.
In addition to more than 35 undergraduate majors
in eight academic departments, Mount Mercy also
offers six graduate programs in areas of education,
nursing, business, marriage and family therapy,
strategic leadership, and criminal justice. Graduate
courses are structured to fit the busy lives of careeroriented
learners. Courses occur during evening
hours, and some are available online or on weekends.
More than 300 graduate students enjoy classes
at the year-old CRST International Graduate Center,
located less than two miles from main campus at
1599 Wenig Rd NE. The state-of-the-art facility includes
cutting-edge technology, comfortable classrooms,
ample study areas and a fantastic coffee shop.
• Rehabilitation with Skilled Nursing Care -
Quality, cost-effective therapy at The Woodlands,
our Medicare–certified skilled nursing facility.
Short-term rehabilitation is available. Physical
therapy solutions for post-surgery recovery as
well as many conditions that cause physical
limitations and lessen enjoyment of daily life.
We promote the whole person wellness model in all
levels of care, which emphasizes six dimensions of
wellness: spiritual, physical, vocational, emotional,
intellectual and social wellness.
Educational programming, events, and classes
serving all of the six dimensions of wellness are
offered throughout the year to help each resident
live their best life.
Wellness and Recreation highlights:
• Intellectual programs in collaboration with
Mount Mercy University
• Variety of fitness classes offered 5 days a week
• Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists
• Bus trips to events, restaurants, and shopping
• Three LifeTrail fitness kiosks on campus that
residents can use during walks
• State-of-the-art exercise equipment
• Cedar Rapids’ only warm water therapy pools
Since 1917, Bankers Trust has built a legacy on helping
our clients and partners meet their financial goals. We
believe in partnerships built on trust, understanding and
thoughtful advice.
For 100 years, Bankers Trust has helped
thousands of individuals and organizations
grow their wealth and achieve their financial
goals. We have approximately 65 team members
focused on delivering high-touch services to
our clients across 25 states. We are known for
providing comprehensive financial solutions
for individuals, families, businesses and
institutions who turn to us for advice, planning
and consulting with asset accumulation,
growth, preservation and transfer of wealth.
We strive to gain an intimate understanding
of your needs, aspirations and concerns. Your
Wealth Advisor will coordinate a team of onsite
financial specialists who will collaborate to
develop a plan to meet your unique situation.
We’ll help you by designing a plan that will create
a roadmap of solutions to achieve your goals.
Bankers Trust’s Wealth Management team has
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continue to gain momentum in our businesses
through a strong commitment to exceptional
service. Just as important, our friendly, clientcentric
culture is a reflection of our core
values – customers, employees, inclusion,
community and shareholders. Our values serve
as the foundation for our business choices,
and enable us to continue to grow and serve
customers for the next century.
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Mount Mercy University
LAURIE HAMEN, J.D.
MOUNT MERCY UNIVERSITY
PRESIDENT
Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
(319) 363-8213
www.mtmercy.edu
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Address: 201 First St., SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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focused on employee development (both personal and
technical), networking and mentoring. Ultimately, the
group’s goals and initiatives benefit all employees, as evidenced
through two mentoring programs.
The YPG’s traditional mentoring program, launched in
January, paired senior mentors with junior mentees. Applications
were used so pairs could be formed based on
goals and mutual interests. For six months, each pair will
meet at least monthly to create an action plan focused primarily
on the development of the younger member.
The YPG’s innovative reverse mentoring program
will kick off this spring. Senior staff will be paired with
young employees based on random selection. This program
will focus on recruiting and retention, company
culture and use of technology and social media. Meetings
will focus on what skills the company’s senior leadership
can learn from its youngest employees, as well
as teach participants how to switch roles in the conversation.
Participants will learn that the ability to reverse
the direction of the conversation is just as important
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on rewarding and exciting projects. We seek people who
are passionate about what they do and get excited about
solving challenges, being there when clients need us and
working together to make great things happen in our
communities.
“We are growing because of the passion and innovation
of our employee owners,” said Guy Johnson, Cedar
Rapids Office Manager. “We bring value to our clients by
providing responsive, resourceful and reliable service.”
The importance we place on our employees makes
us an employer of choice in the engineering consulting
industry. In Cedar Rapids, our more than 40 employee
owners focus on projects related to environmental, facilities,
geotechnical and materials engineering. The range of
clients we serve include architects, engineers, contractors,
local, state and federal government, school districts, utilities
and energy companies, financial and more. •
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West Des Moines-based Veenstra & Kimm — with offices
in Cedar Rapids in Coralville — is ramping up its dedication
to education. Vice President Steven Thompson said
that while the company has made an effort to generate
more interest in the industry, a formal plan is already in
the works.
“For a long time, no one was available to really be able
do this,” he said, “but we’re looking at having a formal
program within the next 12 to 18 months. We’re excited.”
Mr. Thompson has given presentations over the years
for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
programs at junior and high schools, but he hopes to
expand that program soon. The same goes for the firm’s
internship programs at area universities.
“We’ve had informal internships at our Coralville office
with University of Iowa students or our West Des
Moines headquarters with Iowa State, but it’s never really
been formalized,” he said.
“Internships are great for both the students and the
company,” Mr. Thompson added. “It’s like a paid job
interview and we use them as recruiting tools. But we
have to really fight for that talent. Firms from all over the
country recognize that we have great talent right here in
Iowa; we want to keep that talent right here at home.” •
See our project work in North Liberty, Cedar Rapids, Hills, Washington
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Lure
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Biennial Largest Privately
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Annual Corporate
Event & Meeting Planner
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educating, training, trade shows and to share information and
expertise. They can also be held in interesting locations and often
involve an entire program, drinks, cocktail parties, dinners and more.
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will use throughout the year for planning meetings and events in
the Corridor.
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INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER
A Natural Fit
F
rom small meetings to company
retreats, the Indian Creek Nature
Center in Cedar Rapids can
accommodate a variety of corporate needs.
According to Liz Zabel, marketing manager,
that is what makes it a perfect location.
“We are able to offer something for
everybody,” she said. “We like to go above
and beyond when it comes to our facilities.”
The Nature Center has 10 different
meeting areas available, highlighted by
a 150- to 200-seat auditorium for more
standard presentations.
Although there is a catering kitchen
on-site, the Nature Center welcomes
groups that bring their own food, provided
no Styrofoam is used in any packaging,
Zabel said.
The Nature Center’s setting provides
clients with the option to connect with
nature, especially at Amazing Space, a
new building and campus that opened in
September 2016.
“We offer some very unique venues and
opportunities both inside and outside,”
Zabel said, highlighting the Bird Room as
a peaceful space to take a break and relax
during a meeting or conference.
Amazing Space is in the process of
achieving the Living Building Challenge
— an environmental certification that
stands above LEED as the world’s most
rigorous proven building performance
standard. Achieving this certification
means the building is regenerative to
the environment— rather than having a
negative or even neutral impact, a Living
Building creates a positive impact on the
human and natural system it interacts with.
For the past two years, the Nature Center
has achieved Net Zero Energy by producing
more energy than the facility uses through
the use of on-site solar panels, as well as
Net Zero Water by capturing and reusing
all water that falls on the site.
As part of its team-building activities, the
Nature Center gives groups the opportunity to
participate in service projects and interactive
programs. Service projects can range from
simple brush clearing and cleaning to more
complicated tasks such as construction of
a rain shelter. Interactive programs, such
as GPS utilization, can be conducted at the
center or at a business’ facility.
With its outdoor facilities the Nature
Center offers much more than just a
standard space to hold a business meeting.
“It’s an amazing place,” Zabel said.
“Being out in nature, you can walk the
trails, you’re connecting with people in a
very unique way. It’s peaceful…a great way
to open your mind.” •
Indian Creek
Nature Center
5300 Otis Road SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
www.indiancreeknaturecenter.org
CONTACT: (319) 362-0664
rbailey@indiancreeknaturecenter.org
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Annual All Stars
“Talent attraction and workforce development.” It seems these
words are in almost every business news headline. Finding and
developing the talent to run and grow your business is a challenge
that is significantly impacting today’s Corridor businesses.
Our region’s industry-driven sector collaborations in partnership
with Kirkwood Community College created ALL STARS of ICR. The
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industry sector boards, who are making an impact in Eastern Iowa’s
key industries and bringing occupations with critical workforce
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September 2019
The Chamber’s annual Sponsorship
Campaign is almost underway! The funds
received during the campaign allow us to
continue our current programs and events,
as well as plan for the future as we embark
on our reinvention of the Chamber in the
coming months.
When sales open on September 9,
Chamber staff will begin contacting you
to introduce you to changes we’re making
to some of our events and programs, and
to outline all the opportunities available
with our most popular existing programs.
This year is lucky number 13 for the
Chamber’s sponsorship campaign, and
we are grateful for all the support we
have received from local businesses as a
result. Before we held annual campaigns,
sponsorships were obtained throughout
the year on an as-needed basis. This
made it difficult for businesses to plan
financially, and it resulted in a small
sector of the membership receiving the
opportunity to sponsor our events and
programs.
Running a campaign in the same limited
window each year allows all members
Sponsorship allows local businesses to put their name and support behind a variety of
programs and events held by the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, including at our
Annual Banquet (shown above).
to see a full menu of events, programs,
committees, initiatives, and opportunities
to sponsor, with a variety of price levels and
benefits to choose from. Whether it’s by
sponsoring an email banner ad, a table at our
Annual Banquet, or our Chamber Reinvention
Initiative, please consider supporting the
Chamber’s mission to foster a better business
environment throughout Johnson County. A
list of sponsorship opportunities can be found
at iowacityarea.com. Please contact Emily
Wenzel at emily@iowacityarea.com to learn
more about how you can help strengthen your
Chamber for the years ahead.
It’s finally time for us to have a ribbon cutting of
our own!
Join us in our new location on the lower level of
MERGE on Thursday, September 5. The event kicks
off at 4:00 p.m. with tours of our office and plenty
of refreshments. At 5:00, President & CEO Kim
Casko and 2019 Board Chair Shawn Meaney will
give remarks and cut the ribbon.
Hope to see you there!
Affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders & Home Builders Association of Iowa
On hand to dispense important mentoring – with a tower that did not
measure up – were (left to right) Glenn Siders, Siders Development;
Tim Gordon, Gordon Lumber; Josh Neuhaus and Jeanne McElroy,
Window Depot; John Farlinger, REP Radon and Electric; and Kevin
McCreedy, McCreedy-Ruth Construction.
he Greater Iowa City Area HBA launched its Young
Professionals Network (YPN) with a June 18 social at Tin Roost
in North Liberty. YPN is an initiative started earlier this year by the
National Association of Home Builders. The aim is to connect with,
mentor and enhance the careers and businesses for the next generation
of the homebuilding industry.
Besides those age 35 or younger, the gathering featured several seasoned
Iowa City Area HBA mentors. The Spaghetti Marshmallow
Challenge served as a fun ice breaker, with groups of four experiencing
real-world skills of teamwork and problem solving to build a standalone
tower as high as possible from 20 sticks of dry spaghetti, one yard
of string, one yard of masking tape and a marshmallow – which had
to top the creation. Winning with a structure 28 inches tall was Nolan
Navar from Nolan’s Lawn Care; Taylor Goetschius and Brogan Messer
of Kitchens By Design; and Riley Marvin of Alpha Landscapes.
As part of our Sponsorship
Campaign, we offer special
membership pricing to encourage
more businesses to join the Chamber.
If you become a member during the
campaign, we waive the $50 one-time
sign-up fee and give you the rest of
2019 for free!
Winning the
Marshmallow
Challenge at
the YPN social
were (left to
right) Nolan
Navar from
Nolan’s Lawn
Care; Taylor
Goetschius and
Brogan Messer
of Kitchens By
Design; and
Riley Marvin
of Alpha
Landscapes.
James Robinson of McCreedy-Ruth Construction welcomes social
attendees and provides more information on the YPN effort.
James Robinson, organizer for our YPN, noted the
group is a perfect opportunity for those beginning
their careers to get involved with the HBA. “The
YPN is important because there is really no group or
council specifically targeting young or new members.
It will be an avenue to feel involved from the very
first meeting and a way to branch out through
ambassadors’ and mentors’ guidance,” he said. “Our
goals are to get involved in the community, mentor
high school and college students and further our
careers through the HBA.”
Thank you to food and beverage sponsors HBA Iowa,
PSC Distribution/Studio H2O and Sobaski Abbey
Carpet & Floor. Our YPN currently is planning future
events. Watch social media and Builders News for details.
Vol. XIII, Issue 9
September 5 - New Chamber Office
Ribbon Cutting & Open House, 136 S.
Dubuque St., Iowa City, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Remarks at 5:00.
September 6 - First Friday Coffee
Connections, Chiro Today, 595 Country
Ln, Ste 2, North Liberty, 7:30 a.m.
September 12 - Community Foundation
of Johnson County Ribbon Cutting, 501
12th Ave, Ste 102, Coralville, 5:00-7:00
p.m. Remarks at 5:45.
September 17 - Small Business
Networking Event, West Music
Company, 1212 5th St., Coralville, 8:30
a.m.
September 17 - Rock Valley Physical
Therapy Ribbon Cutting, 555 Cameron
Way, Ste 1, North Liberty, 4:00 p.m.
September 19 - Prelude Behavioral
Services Roots Award, 430 Southgate
Ave., Iowa City, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
September 20 - Child Care Solutions
Summit, MERGE, 136 S. Dubuque St.,
Iowa City, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
September 26 - Business PM, Harvest
Preserve, 1645 N. Scott Blvd, Iowa City,
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Coralville Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• September 2 - Canceled for Labor
Day
• September 9 - Backpocket Brewing,
903 Quarry Rd
• September 16 - Presented by the
Iowa Children’s Museum at S.T.
Morrison Park, 1513 7th St.
• September 23 - Texas Roadhouse,
2520 Corridor Way
• September 30 - Coralville Marriott
Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E
9th St.
Iowa City Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• September 3 - Hilton Garden Inn,
328 S Clinton St.
• September 17 - Big Grove Brewery
& Taproom, 1225 S. Gilbert St.
North Liberty Roundtable: 12 - 1 p.m.
• September 18 - McDonald’s, 675
Pacha Pkwy
Check the Calendar of Events
at iowacityhomes.com
for more information.
The Kirkwood Regional Center at the
University of Iowa
2301 Oakdale Blvd, Coralville
Cedar Ridge Winery
1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher
Kinzler Construction Services
9915 Atlantic Drive SW #100,
Cedar Rapids
IC Area HBA Conference Room
Alexander Lumber
4340 420th Street, Iowa City
@IowaCityAreaHBA
@icareahba
@iowacityhomes
Association Newsletters
Partnering with the CBJ, the Greater Iowa City Area Chamber
of Commerce, Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Greater
Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association and the Greater
Iowa City Area Home Builders Association publish their newsletter
with specific industry facts and information targeted to their
members, consumers and once a month to the CBJ audience.
Advertising rates for qualified members of each Association are
available by request only. Contact your CBJ media consultant at
319.665.6397 for details.
Threshold
The Greater Cedar Rapids Housing & Building Association’s monthly
newsletter. Publishes the first of each month.
SPONSOR THE CHAMBER!
Annual campaign launches with some
exciting changes in our events and programs
Save These Dates
Now is the time to
become a member!
Help Us Christen
Our New Space
Envision
The Greater Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly newsletter.
Publishes the first Monday of every month.
GOOD MORNING, CEDAR RAPIDS! BRAVO WINNERS ANNOUNCED
COMMUNITY GATHERS TO DISCUSS CHILD CARE SHORTAGE & DETERMINE SOLUTIONS
MEDQUARTER CELEBRATES ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE LAST EIGHT YEARS
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Monthly newsletter publishing the second Monday of every month.
REPORT
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2019
THE GREATER IOWA CITY AREA HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION I iowacityhomes.com
Young Professionals Network AUGUST 2019
LAUNCHES WITH SOCIAL
T
Construction Technologist
Apprenticeship Program
Lunch and Learn
JULY 31 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
BUILD-PAC Fundraiser
AUG. 20 6:00 P.M.
Iowa City-Cedar Rapids
Fall Mixer
SEPT. 12 5:30 – 7:30 P.M.
Board of Directors
Meeting
SEPT. 19 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.
Remodelers Council
Social
SEPT. 24 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Builders News
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association’s monthly
newsletter. Publishes the fourth Monday of every month (excluding Aug.).
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SIGNATURE
EVENTS
2020 Schedule of Events
JANUARY
Economic Forecast Luncheon
Book of Lists Unveiling Cocktail Party
Highlight the thriving business
community in the Corridor and the
people that make it happen, the
Corridor Business Journal hosts a series
of events throughout the year designed
to spark conversations and honor those
making a difference. Participating
as a sponsor gives your company a
unique and unparalleled opportunity
to build brand awareness, expand your
network and generate leads among a
C-level with B2B audiences. All levels
of sponsorship include tickets to the
event, giving your team the opportunity
to build relationships with honorees and
other business owners.
BY THE NUMBERS
3,018
People attended CBJ events
725
Different companies
and organizations were
represented at CBJ events
95.6%
of CBJ event attendees said
they would recommend the
event to a colleague
*Event numbers are 2018.
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Health Care Summit
Commercial Real Estate Luncheon
Women of Influence Cocktail Party
Women of Influence Awards
90 Ideas in 90 Minutes
Largest Privately Held Cocktail Party
Innovation Watch
Fastest Growing Companies Cocktail Party
Fastest Growing Companies Awards
Mid-Year Economic Review
Coolest Places to Work Awards
Workforce Leaders
Manufacturing Conference
Forty under 40 Awards
Corridor Economic Growth Survey
Cybersecurity
For a full CBJ Event media kit outlining
sponsorship opportunities, contact:
Rhonda Roskos
rhonda@corridorbusiness.com
319.665.6397 x. 313
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