TrueNorth buys former Intermec building for Cedar Rapids expansion
TrueNorth Companies plans a 2 million purchase to fill the former Intermec office at 550 Second St SE Cedar Rapids. The firm will convert lower floors to parking and market upper floors for tenants while upgrading HVAC for flood protection. The move complements a separate 2.5 million build out at 500 First St SE approved by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, creating 57 jobs. Mayor Ron Corbett lauded the milestone as channeling downtown renewal.
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Rawson's Daughter brings vintage taste to Czech Village
Abigail Rawson opens Rawson's Daughter vintage clothing shop in a former bank building in Czech Village. She grew up with antiques and began selling vintage online before deciding on a permanent store. The collection spans Civil War era to 1950s fashion, with housewares and handmade items as part of the offerings.
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Rawson's Daughter offers jewelry home decor and oddities in Cedar Rapids
Abigail Rawson owns Rawson's Daughter at 99 16th Ave SW Cedar Rapids. The shop features jewelry and home decor plus “oddities” like skeletal reproductions and repurposed shoe forms as bottle openers. The owner invites visitors to say wow at the store and notes the business is under a year old. Contact Francie Williamson at thegazette.com to suggest a Ground Floor feature.
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16Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
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Alaska Air to buy Virgin America for 2.6 billion dollars
Alaska Air announced a 2.6 billion dollar deal to acquire Virgin America, aiming to become the West Coast flagship and expand Los Angeles and San Francisco connections. The merger would form the fifth largest U.S. airline, with unions on board and anticipated annual synergies of 225 million.
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JetBlue
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Horizon Air
Deutsche Bank
Michael Linenberg
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