Johnson County job growth outpaces last year in Metro area
Mitchell Schmidt reports Johnson and Washington counties within the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area show continued job growth. The Syneva Economics index indicates nearly 2 percent monthly growth from January to April, on track to exceed last year's 1.4 percent. MediRevo credits its 300 employees and local talent for regional expansion.
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Iowa City Area Development Group
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Baldwin
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Farley firm showcases robots in automation push
EIMCo in Farley demonstrates automated components and sheet metal optimization to boost productivity by about 50 percent. Company officials say automation enhances worker safety and job meaning, with machines handling repetitive tasks and night shifts. No layoffs have occurred. injuries have declined as automation expands.
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Eimco
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Far East
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Coyle
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Waul
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the Gazette
Craig Davies
East Iowa Machine Company
Farley
Advanced Manufacturing Sector
Village Lofts groundbreaking targets Kingston Village
Altmann Companies plans a July 1 groundbreaking for Village Lofts a 25 unit four story condominium project at 200 Third Ave SW Cedar Rapids The $5 million development includes first floor parking and market rate units with varied finishes and the option to combine units Completion eyed for spring summer 2016 The brick design aims to blend with historic storefronts in the area and ties to local renovations led by Ahtmann and Timko projects.
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