Minority contract goals spark debate in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids a debate over MBE and WBE programs unfolds as city officials and contractors discuss goals on GTC projects and a county jail bid. Minority and women owned firms seek fair opportunities while some argue for broader application and stricter adherence to rules.
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America
Cedar Rapids
Mary Burke
Dale Kueter
Harmon Webb
Webb
Collins
Linn
E&s Electric
GTC
Acme Electric
E&s
Davenport
MBE
Jean Oxley
Oxley
Rinas
NAACP
Collins-Acme
Moshier
Board (of Supervisors
Women owned firms rise in Eastern Iowa
The Cedar Rapids area witnesses more women owned businesses with federal and local goals promoting minority and female ownership. Jo Broulik’s painting firm won a GTC Cedar Rapids contract after outbidding competitors, while certification requires 51 percent ownership and active management. Susan Meek gained city certification for Technical Specialty Systems as sole owner and final decision maker.
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Jo Broulik
Broulik
Women Business Enterprise
Ground Transportation Center
GTC
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Paul C. McCoy
Mrs. Broulik
Gene Jackson
Susan Meek
Jackson
Railroad and parents fix Roosevelt crossing safety
The Iowa Railroad Co and the Iowa City Districtwide Parents Organization will station a guard at the Greenwood Drive crossing during school hours and reduce train speeds near Roosevelt Elementary School after concerns from Mary Cary and Roosevelt parents about students crossing tracks at noon and 3 pm. The involved parties praised the rail company for its public responsibility.
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Gazette
Johnson County Bureau
Iowa City
Iowa Railroad Co
Iowa City School District
Roosevelt
Mary Cary
Greenwood Drive
Greenwood Avenue
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