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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 2015

Page

11

Home decor vet envisions self thinking lamp startup start

Deborah Nevens profiles John Raid founder of Ruminate, Cedar Rapids based startup. He aims to bring Jetsons like home automation to homeowners via a smart lamp with embedded electronics and Wi Fi that learns when to turn on and off.

John Raid Jetsons Raid Cedar Rapids Jim Slosiarek the Gazette Ruminate

Local inventor ships smart lamp with home monitoring

John Raid builds Ruminate a smart lamp offering motion microphone and temperature sensors with email or text alerts. He pitched to Nest and Google Ventures noting interest and potential funding expected in March. Major sales began through the company site while awaiting Nest decision.

Reid Raid University of Iowa Nest Google Google Ventures Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers San Francisco Tony Fadell Matt Rogers Ruminate

Airport commission awards contract for terminal phase two

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission selected Kleiman Construction of Cedar Rapids for 11.48 million in phase two of a 47 million passenger terminal remodel. Work starts after spring break, with skylights seating and terrazzo floor in the pre security area.

Cedar Rapids Kleiman Construction Kinderknech & Associates Tricon General Construction Dubuque Williams Bros Peoria Donald Swanson Swanson Mead & Hunt Marty Lewis Heather Wilson Wilson Frontier Airlines Denver

Existing home sales fall to nine month low in January

The National Association of Realtors reports existing home sales dropped 4.9 percent to 4.82 million units, the lowest since April of the previous year. All four regions saw declines amid tight inventories, keeping prices elevated and weighing on first time buyers.

National Association of Realtors Millan Mulraine TD Securities New York Reuters Realtors Group

Shipping ports face months of delays after West Coast backlog

Port and trade officials warn it will take 45 to 60 days to clear backlogs following a tentative 29 port labor agreement involving 20,000 dockworkers. Executives say full normal operations may take months as retailers brace for continued shipments delays across apparel, furniture, and groceries.

U.S. West Coast Jon Slangerup Port of Long Beach Cnbc Television U.S Jonathan Gold National Retail Federation Gold ConAgra Foods Shelby Stoolman Lowe’s Companies United States Steve Salazar

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Home Decor Vets Smart Deborah Nevens John Ruminatelamp Ruminatelamp. Com George Ford George.ford Thegazette C.R. Airport Commission George C. Ford
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