Whos News and Promotions Hit Iowa Officials and Firms
Amber Gartner joins LimeLink Inc. in Marion as client services representative. Linn County landlords appoint 2010 board members including Stephanie Feuss and Julie Freeman, with Kim Frederickson and Lark Richards as officers. New directors named Michele Formanek, Garry Grimm, Ken Klingler, Laura O’Leary, Dick Rehman, Bob Randkler, Keith Smith, and Joyce Steffen. Iowa State Extension names Kelsey Weber county program coordinator for Keokuk and Iowa County in Region 15. Weber previously with MidWestOne Bank. Steve Crane named to a four year Iowa City Airport Commission term. John Waters joins City State Bank as senior VP and CFO. Waters formerly with Guaranty Bank. Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers announces officers and governors including Leon Spies as vice president, Patrick Roby as Sixth District, James Hayes as board member, and David Elderkin as dean. Braun Intertec promotes Timothy Wiles to principal in Cedar Rapids. Wiles joined 2009. Brooke Moore promoted to assistant nurse manager at Mercy Medical Center Wound Healing Center in Cedar Rapids. Iowa Business Council elects 2010 leadership with Thomas Aller as chairman and Stan Askren as vice chairman. John Sorensen re-elected treasurer. Ashley Hinson wins RTDNF fellowship. Rebecca Howard earns Toastmasters award. Editor’s note: Wednesday noon deadline for tips. contact details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber Gartner
LimeLink Inc
Marion
Linn County
Stephanie Feuss
Julie Freeman
Kim Frederickson
Lark Richards
Michele Formanek
Garry Grimm
Ken Klingler
Laura O’leary
Dick Rehman
Bob Randkler
Keith Smith
Joyce Steffen
Iowa State University Extension
Kelsey Weber
Leon Spies
Iowa City
Patrick Roby
Cedar Rapids
James Hayes
David Elderkin
Academy
Cedar Rapids firms win regional awards and energy training events
Van Meter Industrial wins The ESOP Association Iowa/Nebraska Chapter Company of the Year 2010. Mercy Medical Center awards Education Recognition to Diabetes Self Management Program. Ruhl Ruhl Realtors receives Five Star Circle of Excellence at Cartus Network Conference. Online webinar Ready Set E File on Form 5500 planned April 8 with Clifton Gunders. I-Renew begins Renewable Energy Training Series May 8 at Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids through October. 13th Pro-Con conference set for April 27 at Marriott Cedar Rapids with two tracks on leadership and project management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Meter Industrial
Cedar Rapids
Esop Association
Iowa/Nebraska
American Diabetes Association
Mercy Medical Center
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors
Iowa
Cartus Broker Network
Clifton Gunders
Brenda Brandt
Mickie Murphy
Cliftoncpa. Com
Sada Kempf
Cliftoncpa.com
I-Renew
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Indian Creek Nature Center
Irenew
Marriott Hotel and Conference Center
Collins Rd
Study says couples need 250000 for retirement health costs
Fidelity Investments estimates a 65 year old couple retiring this year will require about 250000 to cover medical expenses. The figure rises 4.2 percent from last year and accounts for Medicare premiums co payments deductibles and drug costs with an assumed life expectancy of 85 for women and 82 for men.
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Boston
Fidelity Investments
Fidelity
Financial Services
Fidelity raises retirement health care cost estimate to 250 000
Fidelity Investments updates its retirement cost projection showing a 4.2 percent rise to 250000 for a 65 year old couple with Medicare coverage. The estimate factors premiums deductibles and out of pocket drugs but omits long term care and most dental services while noting changes from patent expirations and Obamacare effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity
Sunit Patel
Patel
Barack Obama
Business Notes Highlight Local Leadership Events and Open Calls
Leaders from multiple sectors outline ProCon 2010 right brain leadership four half day seminars with early bird discounts through April 9. Cedar Rapids hosts Spring Acquisition Seminar April 15 at Kirkwood Iowa Hall fee 200 lunch included. Dawn Heitzman contact. Jeff Johnson launches USA Entertainment Agency in Fairfax offering Midwest focused corporate events. Networking happy hours begin April 12 in Coralville hosted by Iowa City Area Development Group and University of Iowa Alumni Association. Professional Women's Network schedules Crucial Conversations April 6 Cedar Rapids and Brain Health event April 22 Cedar Rapids with details at pww org. Ace Cat Furniture showcased at Vinton home and garden show aiding Special Olympics. donations include 20 cat trees and other items to Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Staples Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offer free tax returns through April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Iowa
National Contract Management Association
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Dawn Heitzman
Iowa City Area Development Group
University of Iowa Alumni Association
Vine
Second St
Coralville
Dalayne Williamson
Dwilliamson
Iowacityarea
Flaherty
Basile Hall
Mount Mercy College
Laura Scharosch
Rockwell Collins Inc
Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center
Twixt Town Rd
Ace Cat Furniture
Clickstop Inc
Urbana
Vinton
Cat Furniture Company
Animal Rescue League of Iowa
Cedar Rapids PR Aides Meet April 8 Hear Job Front News
Cedar Rapids Public Relations Association meets at 11 30 a.m. April 8 at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center. Scott Sanborn of The Spirit 89 1 FM speaks on News from the Job Front. Reservations by 5 p.m. Friday at www crpra com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Clarion Hotel & Convention Center
Scott Sanborn
The
Spirit
Crpra
Workforce shortage ahead as baby boomers retire
A MetLife Foundation Civic Ventures report forecasts 5.0 to 5.7 million open jobs by 2018 amid aging workers. Replacements total 9.6 million, with 3.3 to 4 million vacancies when labor participation stays high. Experts warn of scarce labor in health and other fields.
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Washington
MetLife Foundation
San Francisco
Civic Ventures
Barry Bluestone
Northeastern University
Kitty and Michael Dukakis
Harry Holzer
Georgetown University
The
Urban Institute
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Brooke Moore
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Interstate Power & Light
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HNI Corp
John Sorensen
Iowa Bankers Association
Ashley Hinson
Kcrg-Tv9
RTDNF
Ivanhoe
Hawkeye Toastmasters
Rebecca Howard
Money
Gazcomm.com
Janet Borholm
Steve Crane
Iowa City Airport Commission
Amber Gartner LimeLink
Brooke Moore Wound Healing
John Waters City State Bank
Keokuk and
Iowa County
Timothy Wiles Braun
Intertec
Jeff Johnson
USA Entertainment Agency
Fairfax
United States
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Usaentertainment
Agency.com
Pww.org
Staples Inc
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