SBA round table in Cedar Rapids on small business issues
A 7:30 to 9 a.m. round-table in the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber board room discusses small business concerns led by Bruce Kent SBA Region 7 administrator. Topics include health care reform impact and implications of the June 1995 White House Conference on Small Business for future legislation. Kent, a Kansas native, was appointed by SBA head Erskine Bowles.
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SBA
Cedar Rapids Area
Kansas
Erskine Bowles
Kent
Farmers welcome much-needed rain in Iowa report
The Iowa crop report notes rainfall and warmth improved soil moisture after a dry spell. Corn emergence stands at 86 percent with 10 percent rated excellent to good, while soybeans are 92 percent planted and 28 percent emerged. Seed corn maggots threaten some fields and warrant insecticide-treated seed if replanting occurs. Livestock and pastures show mixed conditions amid ongoing drought concerns.
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Marlene Lucas
Rural Affairs Widte
Iowa
Homer Showman
Shellsburg
Jon Bell
Tipton
Bell
Jim Fawcett
Iowa State University Extension
Marion
Fawcett
Three Month Bills Edge Up In Week's Auction
In Monday's Treasury auction three month bills sold at an average discount rate of 4.23 percent, up from 4.22. Six month bills averaged 4.63 percent, down from 4.69. The Federal Reserve said the one year bill yield fell to 5.23 percent from 5.49 percent the prior week.
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Gerber
Sandoz Ltd
U.S
Baby Foods
Iowa
Deere & Co
Eastman Kodak
General Mills
Ralston Purina
Weyerhaeuser
Treasury
Washington
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve
C. R. firm to be honored at noon luncheon
The governor will present the Governor's Export Award at a Five Seasons Hotel luncheon. Diamond V Mills and Compressor Controls Corp of Des Moines along with Midland Bioproducts Corp of Boone and Richway Indus are named recipients, reflecting their long family leadership and product lines.
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Five Seasons Hotel
Terry Branstad
Diamond V Mills
G Ave
Compressor Controls Corp
Des Moines
Midland Bioproducts Corp
Boone
Richway Indus
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