Stand Up and Be Counted aims to boost Iowa women owned firms
Cedar Rapids group Ascent Iowa and the Iowa Economic Development Authority launch Stand Up and Be Counted to map women owned businesses in Iowa and address growth barriers. A pilot will involve 10 to 12 companies with mentoring and resources funded by a 50 thousand dollar two year contract.
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Farmland Bubble Debate Tied to Grain Prices
Analysts weigh a potential bubble in Corn Belt farmland values as grain prices surge and demand remains strong. Esther George warns of rising farmland values while Paul Ashworth notes a localized bubble. Farmers National's Jim Farrell and Sam Miller of BMO Harris foresee a correction if corn falls toward mid four dollars.
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Nebraska
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Jim Farrell
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Omaha
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Sam Miller
BMO Harris Bank
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Iowans to Get Health Insurance Rebate Checks This Summer
More than 1,700 Iowa residents will receive an average rebate of 111 dollars from insurers under the 80/20 rule of the Affordable Care Act. Rebates must be issued by August 1, with payments sent by check or applied to premiums. Nationwide about 8.5 million consumers will share 500 million dollars.
Healthy-options restaurant to open in Cedar Rapids
Forever Health Care will open June 29 at 2811 Wiley Blvd SW Suite A Cedar Rapids 2 500 square feet. Grand opening 1 to 4 p m. hours 10 a m to 10 p m daily. Owner Justin Downie aims Blue Zones Restaurant status with transparent ingredient lists and low sodium counts.
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Forever Health Care
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