Cedar Rapids Officials Name New Appointments and Leaders
The Gazette notes several leadership moves in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Mary Rosburg joins Adfinity Marketing Group as office manager. Chad Johnson named State Farm agent at 2742 Edgewood Rd SW. Sean Rice to Streitner Agency of Life Investors handling hiring and marketing. Dennis McAllister becomes project engineer at Howard R Green Co. in municipal services. Keltoum Hyatt and Mary Walton join Slender World Self Improvement Clinic for Women in Marion as technician counselors. Kevin Hochstedler named 2002 president of the Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association. Promotions include Roger A. Soppe to director national sales at Fiserv Life Insurance Solutions. Nathan Anderson and Alecia Denman receive promotions at GreatAmerica Leasing. Susan Evans named senior VP at Iowa State Bank & Trust. Melanie Graybill promoted to assistant manager at Slender World. Board elections include Michele Busse to Mount Mercy College board of trustees and several officers for the Iowa Engineering Society and Area Substance Abuse Council. Editor notes deadline for this column is Wednesday noon.
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Store discounts melt after rush of holiday season
Retailers face pressure as shoppers cling to deeper discounts into spring. Analysts warn constant markdowns erode brand value and profits while Wal Mart shows resilience with minimal markdowns. Experts advise gradual discount reduction, new products, and sharper pricing strategies to move customers back to regular price.
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Local business awards and meetings spotlight Iowa City area
Herteen & Stocker Jewelers receives the Fourth Quarter Roots Award from the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce for long service since 1944. Nolting Manufacturing moves to Hiawatha with 15 employees. The 11th Annual Expo is set for January 18–19 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, with a related Business P.M. event and a Washington DC trip for lobbyists February 24–26. Multiple Toastmasters and local professional gatherings are listed with dates and contact numbers.
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