Phoenix Center offers free workspace at University of Phoenix Cedar Rapids
The University of Phoenix Student Resource Center at 3726 Queen Ct. SW Cedar Rapids provides displaced business owners and staff free use of computers and meeting space. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. closed today. Contact Jennifer Plutt at 319-784-1100 ext 31125 or jennifer.plutt phoenix.edu.
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University of Phoenix
Queen Ct
Cedar Rapids
Jennifer Plutt
Jennifer.plutt
Phoenix
Hawkeye Foodservice Expands with Droege Pean Acquisition
Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution Inc. of Iowa City buys Droege Pean of Washington. Operations consolidate under Hawkeye at Wright City MO facility opened in January. Droege serves schools, long-term care facilities, restaurants, and convenience stores.
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Hawkeye Foodservice Distribution Inc
Iowa City
Droege Pean
Washington, D
Hawkeye Foodservice
Wright City
Droege
Hawkeye
Renewable Energy Group Wins Houston Biodiesel Plant Buy
Renewable Energy Group based in Iowa has regulatory approval to finalize its purchase of a Houston biodiesel facility and a California liquid storage terminal. Construction is complete and production should start Monday with soybean oil as the main feedstock.
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Iawa-based
Renewable Energy Group
Houston
California
EMC lowers Q2 earnings on record Midwest storm losses
EMC Insurance Group Inc. cut its second-quarter earnings guidance due to a record level of Midwest storm losses including the Parkersburg tornado. The Des Moines insurer now expects 1.20 to 1.45 dollars per share for Q2, down from 2.10 to 2.35. Catastrophe and storm losses are seen at 1.09 to 1.17 dollars per share after tax for Q2 2008, versus 0.46 last year.
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EMC Insurance Group Inc
Parkersburg
EMC Insurance Group
Fiserv sells majority stake in insurance divisions
Wisconsin based Fiserv signs a definitive agreement with Stone Point Capital affiliate Trident IV to sell 51 percent of Fiserv Insurance Solutions for about 205 million in equity and 335 million in debt. Cedar Rapids based units include property and casualty life workers' comp pharmacy and flood services. Fiserv retains 49 percent and board seats while continuing management.
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George C. Ford
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Fiserv Inc
Brookfield
Wis
Trident IV
Stone Point Capital LLC
Trident
Fiserv
Fiserv Insurance Solutions
Network Data Processing
Freedom Group
Stone Point Capital
Life and Financial
Jeffery Yabuki
Fiserv Insurance
Chuck Davis
Davis
George.ford
Gazcomm.com
Avoid Flood Damaged Vehicles When Shopping for Cars
Learn to spot flood damage in cars trucks and SUVs by inspecting interior and exterior for water signs including rust discoloration and musty smells. Check VINs match inspect alerts and obtain a CARFAX history report before buying to avoid repaired flood vehicles.
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Midwest
Carfax
Carfax.com
Divvying up Mom's treasures five steps for fair division
Kiplinger associate editor Jane Bennett Clark outlines five steps to divide a parent's possessions. Agree on a strategy and rank items by value, articulate reasons for each pick, limit decision makers, hire an independent appraiser, and aim for a peaceful resolution to support family bonds.
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Jane Bennett Clark
Kiplinger
Clark
American Society of Appraisers
Appraisers.org
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