Can Shed recycling hub processes millions weekly in Cedar Rapids
The Can Shed on Cedar Rapids southwest side handles walk in and commercial can and bottle returns with nickel per item. CEO Troy Willard started the business in 1997 to collect containers from retailers and notes 800 commercial accounts with weekly or as needed pickups. The plant sorts by distributor and processes up to 2 million containers weekly in peak summer, producing hundreds of thousands of pounds of material while employing about 45 staff plus temporary workers. Willard cites environmental impact and local job creation as core aims.
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Iowa Recycling Association
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The Can Shed Expands Cedar Rapids Presence
The Can Shed owner Troy Willard and managing partner Darrin Peyton outline operations including a Cedar Rapids address 4121 16th Ave SW and a redemption center in Town City. They transport product here to process it and plan a new satellite location soon.
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SBA approves more guaranteed loans in Iowa
The SBA in fiscal 2016 guaranteed 484 Iowa loans worth 197.3 million, up from 444 loans 134.9 million in 2015, totaling 261.5 million in lending and creating 2,478 jobs while retaining 3,410. Women saw a drop while minority and veteran loans rose. Region 7 states totaled 2,581 guaranteed loans.
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Federal Reserve holds rates steady as December hike eyed
The Fed kept rates unchanged in its last policy decision before the November election, signaling a possible increase in December as the economy gains momentum and inflation moves toward the 2 percent target. Officials cited stronger inflation and job gains, with three dissenters urging a rate rise.
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Anthem Signals Narrow 2018 ACA Presence Amid Losses
Anthem Inc raises prospect of smaller participation in the 2018 individual ACA exchanges. It targets low to mid single digit profits from the individual business in 2018 while planning a market by market strategy. CEO Swedish calls for regional scrutiny and regulatory changes to stabilize the market.
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