SCORE Mentors Help Entrepreneurs Pivot In Iowa Manufacturing
SCORE volunteers in Eastern Iowa assist entrepreneurs in manufacturing, distribution and supply chain planning. Brockhardt, a 11 year mentor, explains SCORE tools, financial spreadsheets and business plan outlines trusted by banks. The program pairs mentors with owners, refining plans and connecting them with local resources.
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SCORE
Service Corps
Iowa
Brockhardt
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Quad Cities
Iowa Financial Institutions Trust
Abu-Nameh
SCORE Office Aids Iowa Chefs See Business Growth
The East Central Iowa SCORE chapter covers 21 counties and offers webinars on topics like selling a business and finding alternative financing. Mentors helped Brockhardt and Abu-Nameh’s Feedwell startup, aiding projections, planning, and daily operations over months, with the team employing 19 to 20 staff. They credit SCORE for guiding cash flow, research, and steady progress.
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Iowa
SCORE
Allamakee
Benton
Black Hawk
Bremer
Buchanan
Cedar
Chickasaw
Clayton
Delaware
Dubuque
Fayette
Henry
Howard
Jackson
Johnson
Jones
Keokuk
Washington
Winneshiek
Linn County
Eastcentraliowa
Brockhardat
Ervin
Abu-Nameh
Brockhardt
Abu- Nameh
Teacher’s Toolbox grows from volunteer roots in Cedar Rapids
Gardner launched Teacher’s Toolbox in Cedar Rapids after researching Arizona’s Treasures 4 Teachers. The all volunteer venture opened in July 2024, repurposing donations into classroom resources and STEAM lesson aids, keeping 300 pounds from landfills and expanding outreach to schools and local businesses.
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Arizona
Treasures 4
Cedar Rapids
Gardner
Iowa
Savannah Blake
the Gazette
Starbucks trims menu as layoffs hit corporate staff
Starbucks will remove more than a dozen drinks as part of a menu reduction aimed at simplifying operations and focusing on core coffee items. The company also announced 1,100 corporate layoffs, part of a drive to cut costs and speed service, with a plan for a 30 percent smaller menu by September.
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Starbucks
Brian Niccol
Beware Tax Identity Theft and Phishing Scams Warned
The BBB Cedar Rapids warns about tax identity theft using stolen personal data to file returns or obtain jobs. IRS scams include fake e mails and websites urging updates and requests for personal data. Victims receive notices of multiple returns or unknown employers. Contact info for Bobby Hansen is provided.
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IRS
Usa.gov
Irsgov
Gov
Bobby Hansen
Better Business Bureau
Cedar Rapids
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