CRST International Ranks No 211 on InformationWeek List
Cedar Rapids based CRST International appears at No 211 on InformationWeek magazine's national list of firms using technology effectively. Separate Commerce Department data show U.S. business inventories rose 0.8 percent in July to a record 1.59 trillion, led by a 2.7 percent jump in auto dealer stocks as autos sales recover.
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Crst International
Cedar Rapids
InformationWeek Magazine
U.S
U.S. Commerce Department
Magellan adds biodiesel capacity at Des Moines terminal
Magellan Pipeline Co expands its Des Moines petroleum terminal with unloading storing and blending equipment for biodiesel. The project aims to simplify access to pre blended fuel for distributors and is funded by the Iowa Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board the Iowa Soybean Association the soybean checkoff program and the Iowa Economic Development Authority supported by the U S Department of Energy.
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Magellan Pipeline Co
Des Moines
Iowa Board
Magellan
Iowa
Iowa Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Board
Iowa Soybean Association and Soybean Checkoff
Iowa Economic Development Authority
U.S. Department of Energy
ITC Sides with Apple in Samsung Patent Dispute
The International Trade Commission ruled that Apple did not violate Samsung Electronics patents in producing the iPod touch iPhone and iPad. The decision follows broader global patent battles between Apple and Samsung as they compete in the mobile market. Apple previously secured a 1.05 billion dollar damages award from a U.S. jury for copied iPhone features.
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Washington
Apple
Samsung Electronics
International Trade Commission
Samsung
U.S
Mold Builder Seeks Incentives to Expand in Iowa
MSI Mold Builders in Linn County seeks state loans to fund a Cedar Rapids expansion adding 18 jobs and four machines. President Roger Klouda notes high wage CNC work and a skilled labor gap, with education programs struggling to fill classes. The Iowa Authority may approve a 144000 loan package on Sept. 21, as the firm weighs Cedar Rapids versus South Carolina.
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Dave DeWitte
Ha Gazette
Linn County
MSI Mold Builders
Sixth St
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Roger Klouda
Cedar Rapids
MIT
South Carolina
Klouda
CNC
MSI
Kirkwood
Davenport Sign Firm Rides Political Wave Ahead of Elections
VictoryStore com in Davenport employs about 80 workers to produce political signs for rallies and offices. The firm plans to ship 500 orders daily with 60 percent of business tied to political campaigns, as founder Steve Grubbs notes the online model expanded from a local printer to a nationwide operation near Quad City International Airport.
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Chris Earl de Gazette
Avenport
Iowa
Davenport
VictoryStore.com
Steve Grubbs
Quad City International
Grubbs
Critics warn layaway plans may cost shoppers more than credit
Critics warn holiday layaway programs carry high fees and long-term costs. Consumer Reports and Cornell experts compare layaway to an expensive loan, noting terms can push APR well above credit card rates, especially if cancellations occur.
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McClatchy
Washington
Ted Marks
Consumer Reports Magazine
Louis Hyman
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VictoryStore
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