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August 2010 Vol. V, Issue 8
Calling all Chamber fans FROM THE PRESIDENT
In This Edition ...
Better Business
Bureau holds Join in a long-standing Chamber
tradition ... page 2
consumers and
businesses Online Marketing Series kicks off
accountable this fall ... page 3
By NANCy QUellhoRST,
Walden Place offers quality
PReSIDeNT & Ceo
nancy@iowacityarea.com
independent retirement living ...
page 5
Most Iowa companies honor their
Refer a Chamber member and we’ll sing your praises! commitments and exhibit high standards One-of-a-kind banking and tailgating
of business practices. at Freedom Security Bank ... page 5
Are you a Chamber cheerleader?
Those who display
unethical conduct are
held accountable by the
Better Business Bureau. Submit your news releases or
By NICole hARRINGToN story ideas for consideration to
DIReCToR oF MeMBeR The Better Business
kelly@iowacityarea.com.
SeRvICeS Bureau’s Standards for Quellhorst,
nicole@iowacityarea.com Trust public report President & Ceo
grades 15,000 Iowa
businesses each year with an algorithm
Save These Dates
What do you value about your Chamber
based on 16 factors.
membership? The benefits include August 5 - How Health Care
In addition to business reliability reports,
networking at Chamber events, Changes Affect You and Your
the Better Business Bureau offers valuable
professional development through
services: Employees-Part 2, Hills Bank and
Chamber programming, exposure through
• Dispute resolution Trust Company, Coralville,
Chamber marketing opportunities and
• Truth-in-advertising reviews 7:30 a.m.
access to elected officials.
• Business self-regulation
Chances are you know of other businesses August 10 - Agribusiness/
• Consumer & business education
that could benefit from these services too. Bioscience Tour, Various locations,
• Charity reviews
Why not refer them to the Chamber? 12:30 p.m.
Create a list of customers, businesses you Business owners can benefit from
frequent, vendors, friends and neighbors. accreditation by the Better Business August 13 - New Teacher
Tell them how the Chamber enables you Thank you to Bill Montgomery Bureau, which affirms their company’s Luncheon, The Holiday Inn &
to establish new relationships, market to of Copyworks for referring commitment to important standards:
Conference Center, Coralville,
target audiences, access best practice and Jonathan Sabin of Vortex • Upholding the principles and
11:45 a.m.
have a voice on emerging issues. Business Solutions. purposes of the BBB
While each member has a unique • Truth in advertising August 19 - Congressional
Contact Nicole Harrington
objective for joining the Chamber, there is • Promoting self-regulation within
today at nicole@iowacityarea. Roundtable with Congressman
a common theme shared by all. To belong their industry
com or (319) 337-9637 to learn Loebsack, Chamber office, 4 p.m.
to an organization that actively fosters a • Abiding by local, state and federal
more about the Chamber’s
better business environment. laws August 20 - Chamber Golf Classic,
Member Referral Program.
• Resolving customer complaints
Pleasant Valley Golf Course, Iowa
For more information on the Better City, 11:45 a.m.
“The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce is a smart partner that can Business Bureau, contact Community
help businesses and organizations thrive and grow.” Relations Representative Barbara Green August 26 - Business PM:
-- Alex Taylor, assistant director, in Cedar Rapids, (319) 365-1190. Freedom Security Bank, Coralville,
University of Iowa executive MBA Programs 5 p.m.
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a WORD FROM THE CHaIR
MidWestOne Bank reaps benefits Let’s give a warm welcome to ...
of Chamber membership new teachers!
By ChARlIe F UNK, a better business climate. The Chamber humorous words of wisdom from a veteran
ChAIR oF The ChAMBeR “wins” by offering a relevant program. The By AlICIA STReeTeR
teacher and a high school student, claim
BoARD oF DIReCToRS company wins by providing an employee DIReCToR oF FINANCe
door prizes and pick up goody bags filled
cfunk@midwestone.com the opportunity to learn and grow. The alicia@iowacityarea.com
with small gifts from event sponsors. It’s
community wins each year by acquiring a always exciting to see them walk out the
My “assignment” for this month’s column is group of persons ready to participate at a door with big smiles on their faces, relaxed
high level. The Iowa City Area Chamber’s New
to discuss why my employer, MidWestone and chatting with their new colleagues.
I am also a fan of the Chamber Teacher luncheon is a long standing
Bank, is a member of the Chamber of one teacher wrote, “Thank you for the
Ambassadors. This group welcomes new tradition. According to a 1965 news clip
Commerce as well as to explain some of New Teacher luncheon. I have been
businesses to our community, celebrates from the Press-Citizen, the tradition has
the benefits that our teaching for 23 years in seven school
grand openings and groundbreakings, and been in place for at least 45 years. The
company derives from districts in three different states, and this
does exactly what one would expect an event has changed over the decades, but the
its membership. is the first time I have ever been welcomed
ambassador to do – spread good will and intent remains the same: to provide a warm
let’s begin with by a community.”
celebrate success. Again, our company has welcome from the business community to
the Iowa City If you’d like to join premier sponsor
always had at least one person actively newly-hired K-12 educators.
Area Chamber of MidWestone Bank in welcoming new
involved in this program. over time, each year, 60 to 90 new teachers, many
Commerce mission teachers to Johnson County, plan to attend
ambassadors meet many persons in the of them about to embark on their maiden
statement which is Charlie Funk the New Teacher luncheon at 11:45 on
business community, thereby expanding voyage in the classroom, file quietly into
“to actively foster 2010 Board Chair Friday, August 13, at the holiday Inn &
their personal network and, presumably, the hotel banquet room. They’re not quite
a better business Conference Center in Coralville. RSvP to
becoming a better connected employee. sure what’s in store for them, and are still
environment.” Any commercial banking rsvp@iowacityarea.com or (319) 337-9637.
I could write many more paragraphs with mulling over their district orientation
organization will naturally be supportive of The event is complimentary to newly-hired
similar stories, but I think you get the idea! meetings. lunch is served and they
organizations that adhere to this mission! K-12 educators, $15 for Chamber members
Perhaps a theme to this article, then, may network with each other and members
one of the obvious benefits of our and $25 for future members.
be that once we give, we are able to receive. of the business community. They hear
affiliation with the Chamber is the many
opportunities we’ve had over the years to We as Chamber members freely invest our
sponsor and support community events. time and resources to help create a better
each year, there are many important and business climate for Johnson County.
worthwhile events and programs that are And, amazingly, the investment return is
facilitated and organized by the Chamber. high as we watch our employees grow, our
These events are as diverse as the legislative company grow and our business community
breakfasts, the New Teacher luncheon, prosper. Consider how you might find a
the annual banquet, and the Community new opportunity to be involved with your
leadership Program (ClP). It is a great Chamber.
pleasure and privilege for our company to
sponsor these events and programs from Interested in gaining
time to time. Not only do we benefit from
the public recognition of event sponsorship,
visibility for your
but the participation of many of our brand?
employees is a benefit to the Chamber as
well as our company. • Take advantage of effec-
ClP is a perfect example of the “win- tive, targeted marketing
win” types of opportunities created by the opportunities during the
Chamber. each autumn, a small group Chamber’s Total Resource
begins a nine month program that exposes Campaign September
them to all the sorts of things that make our 22-November 5
area “tick.” When graduation arrives each • Offer valuable concepts,
June, we have a class of persons who are information and/or advice as
very well informed of the inner workings a seminar presenter
of the community and ready to assume • Participate in a Chamber
a high level of community involvement committee to share your
and leadership. how does this help our industry expertise
company? MidWestone supports one • Attend a Chamber roundta-
ClP applicant per year. An employee ble lunch or Business PM to
who completes the program is very likely gain exposure among your
to be a better informed employee, a better
peers
community citizen, and ready to help create
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Presents
ONLINE MARKETING SERIES
Date:
FIve ReASoNS GooGle DoeSN’T lIKe yoUR WeB SITe
Second Tuesday of
September, October
September 14 Jeff McEachron
and November
Senior Vice President and Director of Internet Operations
Time: Henry Russell Bruce
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: ARe yoUR SoCIAl MeDIA eFFoRTS PAyING oFF?
Hills Bank and Trust
Company, 1009 2nd St., October 12 Maureen Osako
Coralville Founding member and Owner
Informatics, Inc.
Cost:
Chamber members - $25
per event or $70 for series AvoIDING The ClUTTeR ThRoUGh
Future members - $35 per eFFeCTIve e-MAIl CAMPAIGNS
event or $100 for series November 9 Alex Taylor
Register by the Friday assistant Director
university of Iowa Executive MBa Program
before each event to
rsvp@iowacityarea.com
or (319) 337-9637. Visit www.iowacityarea.com for additional details.
Visit www.iowacityarea.com for additional details. Did you know?
2010-11 Community Leadership Program class announced
The Chamber is actively lobbying
for passenger railroad service
from Iowa City to Chicago via the
Paul Arens Pearson Quad Cities. The Iowa Department
The Community leadership Program Kenya Badgett Procter & Gamble Mfg Co. of Transportation will submit an
(ClP) of the Iowa City Area Chamber Toby Bral MSI Mold Builders application this week for the second
of Commerce motivates emerging Josh Busard Johnson County Planning and Zoning round of federal funding.
leaders and develops their potential for Jim Conard Freedom Security Bank
community leadership by acquainting Patrick Donnelly US Bank The Iowa legislature designated
them with the issues, opportunities, Amanda $6.5 million for passenger rail for
Froese Rohrbach Associates
strengths and challenges within the Iowa Melisa
fiscal 2012 and took advantage of a
henley MidWestone Bank
City Area. ClP has graduated more than unique opportunity to leverage this
Robyn hepker Benson and hepker Design
450 individuals who hold/have held titles federal funding match.
Bridget hoffman University of Iowa Foundation - College of Nursing
such as senator, representative, community Pam Jaben Iowa City Area Association of Realtors Business development, increased
college president, city administrator, David Kieft University of Iowa - Strategic Initiatives & Real estate property values, job creation and
council member, mayor, police chief, Coordinator increased tourism are among the
president and Ceo, district attorney, Mary Mathew Wilson University of Iowa Community-Based learning Program benefits Iowa will reap as a result of
school board member, commissioner Tom Maxwell leff law Firm the addition of passenger rail to our
and county supervisor. The Chamber is Brenda Nations City of Iowa City state and local community.
delighted to announce the 2010-11 ClP Ken Nelson Procter & Gamble Mfg Co. / oral-B laboratories
class. Kelley Putman Johnson County Soil and Water Add your name to the growing
Crystal Raiber lynch, Greenleaf & Michael llP list of Chicago Flyer supporters at
Joe Sadewasser Boy Scouts of America, hawkeye Area Council www.ICRailNow.com.
Travis Schroeder Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman
leighton Smith hills Bank and Trust Company
Carol Sweeting City of Iowa City
Jason Weeks McGladrey
Rod Wittich ActionCoACh
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CarePro Home Medical congratulates these Chamber members on their milestones!
FOuR OakS IOWa CITy TWO RIVERS BaNk aND TRuST IOWa
PlaygROuND CITy BRaNCH
Four Oaks Iowa City Playground ribbon cutting and open Two Rivers Bank and Trust Iowa City Branch ribbon cutting,
house, 1916 Waterfront Drive, Iowa City, July 1. 551 Westbury Drive, Iowa City, July 13.
TWO RIVERS BaNk aND TRuST PaTHWayS aDulT Day HEalTH
CORalVIllE BRaNCH CENTER
Two Rivers Bank and Trust Coralville Branch ribbon cutting, Pathways Adult Day Health Center ribbon cutting, 817
805 22nd Avenue, Coralville, July 14. Pepperwood Lane, Iowa City, July 15.
VETERaNS aND FaMIly WEllNESS
REVISIT CHIROPRaCTIC
Revisit ribbon cutting and grand opening, 185 Highway 965, Veterans and Family Wellness Chiropractic ribbon cutting,
Unit 3, North Liberty, July 16. 426 Highway 1 West, Iowa City, July 19.
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HOST OF THE MONTH
Fill your days with what matters most at Walden Place
SUBMITTeD By
scratch in the community’s restaurant- much more.
WAlDeN PlACe
style dining room, and Walden Place’s Plus, all of these amenities and all
Since 1991, Walden Place, a holiday professionally trained chefs provide a utilities (except phone) are included
Retirement community, has provided the wide range of options that meet diverse in one convenient and affordable
Iowa City area with quality Independent nutritional needs. monthly rent.
Retirement living. Walden Place offers Walden Place offers the safety and With Walden Place’s all-inclusive
independent seniors a rewarding and security of live-in managers available lifestyle, residents enjoy freedom from Join Walden Place for any of its
enriching lifestyle through an affordable around the clock, as well as 24/7 emergency home maintenance and upkeep, the upcoming events:
and all-inclusive monthly rent, plentiful call systems in each private apartment. uncertainty of rising utility costs, and the
other amenities include complimentary responsibility of cooking, cleaning, and August 14 - 3 p.m.
amenities, and a welcoming community to
transportation, enriching programs daily, driving. Instead, residents fill their days Learn about the little-known VA Aid &
call home.
fun activities, an exclusive resident travel with what matters most to them. Attendance pension program, which
Residents of Walden Place enjoy three
program, weekly housekeeping, and so provides veterans and surviving
chef-prepared meals served daily from
spouses with a significant monthly
income. Thousands are eligible to
Walden Place receive these benefits.
Independent
August 29 -11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Retirement Living
Enjoy a flag dedication from American
Legion Post #17 Color & Honor
• 2423 Walden Road, Guard, delicious BBQ, and musical
Iowa City, IA 52246 entertainment by the Munity Band at
Independent seniors enjoy our Freedom Festival. Take a tour and
• (319) 337-7277 chef-prepared meals, daily
receive a Freedom Days scratch card
• www.waldenplace.com programs and fun activities at
for the chance to instantly win five
Walden Place Independent
Retirement living. years of free rent.
BuSINESS PM
Freedom Security Bank to host a “One-of-a-Kind” Tailgate Party
SUBMITTeD By
supplies and games. Also, a variety of banking tools.
FReeDoM SeCURITy BANK
tailgating food, drink, music, tents, and Please accept our invitation to join us
other tailgating gear will help you get in for this season’s first tailgate party at the
Planning is underway at Freedom Security the football spirit…if you aren’t already! Freedom Security Bank Business PM on
Bank in Coralville for a “one-of-a-Kind” Freedom Security Bank’s “one-of-a- August 26. look for the tents, flags, and
Business PM on Thursday, August 26, from Kind Banking” approach has attracted follow the aroma of great food and lots of
5 to 7 p.m.! With a new season about ready a host of new customers recently. With fun. We’re counting down the days. on
to kick off at Kinnick, the time has come most banks offering the same products Iowa, and Go hawks!
to practice your tailgating by enjoying some year after year, Freedom Security Bank
great food, tailgating games, and socializing is leading the market with innovative
with other football fans! product offerings such as the unique new Freedom Security
highlights of the “one-of-a-Kind” Freedom CD (don’t invest in another CD Bank
Tailgate Party will include drawings for Pat without calling), a new Green Checking
Angerer and Tony Moeaki autographed account paying a very high interest rate,
Business PM
footballs, hawkeye football tickets, black a low-rate car loan program offering a
and gold t-shirts, and hawkeye tailgating free GPS (yes we mean free!), and a new
• Thursday, August 26
mortgage consulting program for home • 5 - 7 p.m.
buyers. • 140 Holiday Road,
Freedom Security Bank is located at 140 Coralville
holiday Road on the roundabout north
• (319) 688-9005
of the interstate in Coralville, especially
convenient for customers who travel 1st
• Heather.Rowlison@
fs-bank.com Show your
Avenue on their way to and from work. hawkeye pride
For customers who bank primarily online, • www.fs-bank.com and kick off the
season at the
FSB’s website, www.fs-bank.com offers • Complimentary for Freedom Security
a “one-of-a-Kind” online mortgage Chamber members/ $8 Bank Business
Freedom Security Bank is leading the market application, an advanced Bill Pay service, PM on August 26.
with innovative product offerings. and many other personal and business
for future members
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New Member Profiles
Connect Consulting and
Marketing
Access 2 Independence The Project Professional Alex hachtman, President
Veterans & Family Wellness
Scott Gill, executive Director 843 McCollister Court
(V.F.W ) Chiropractic, LLC Tracy K. Pierce, owner
381 e. College Street Iowa City, IA 52240
Dr. Michael T. Ross, owner www.theProjectProfessional.com
Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 853-8736
Chiropractor theProjectProfessional@gmail.com
(319) 338-3870 alex@connectconsultingandmarketing
426 highway 1 West (319) 400-0681
scottg@access2independence.org com
Iowa City, Iowa 52246 www.connectconsultingandmarketing
www.access2independence.org
(319) 354-0630 The Project Professional provides service com
Fax: (319) 354-0623 for professional organizing and small
Access 2 Independence is a Center for
DrMTRoss@vfwchiro.com landscaping projects. We are committed We want to help your business grow.
Independent living, which is a non-
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - noon and to providing each client with the increased Connect Consulting and Marketing helps
profit, non-residential community-based
1p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday: by apointment efficiency and enjoyment that comes with customers and companies connect online
organization run by and for people with
only, Sunday & Federal holidays: closed creating functional and beautiful spaces through innovative Internet marketing
disabilities. We strive to advance the
in home, office and garden. Transforming strategies including search engine
integration and self-determination of
located next to Paul’s Discount spaces involves personal interaction with optimization, pay per click management
people with disabilities through community
Store, veterans and Family Wellness each client. No one system “fits all,” so and social marketing to name a few.
services, education and opportunity
Chiropractic offers a wide range of safe, together we will focus on your needs We offer solutions to help companies
development in the eastern Iowa Corridor
conservative treatments for head, neck, to develop an organizational setup or increase sales, leads, improve your website
and the surrounding regions.We serve
thoracic, lumbar, pelvic and extremity pain. landscape design that brings order to conversion rate and much more.
Benton, Cedar, henry, Iowa, Johnson,
Unlike most medical treatments that treat your space and more productivity to your Contact Connect Consulting and
Jones, linn and Washington counties.
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our core services are:
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1.) Individual and Systems Advocacy:
pain and will work with your primary your environment and developing effective your business.
We train and assist individuals with
healthcare provider to give you the best tools and procedures to help maintain that
disabilities to understand and exercise
Memberandum
healthcare possible. order.
their civil rights regarding government
We currently are the only chiropractic Please call to setup a free initial consult
and other service providers.
office in the Iowa City / Coralville area to or visit our Web site to learn more: www.
2.) Independent living Skills: We teach For the first time since 2004, the City
offer cervical and lumbar axial tractioning theProjectProfessional.com.
individuals with disabilities the skills of Iowa City’s Engineering Division
to help with the pain caused by bulging
necessary for acquiring, maintaining and is offering aerial photos of Iowa
or mild to moderate disc herniations. We
increasing their independence. City. Taken this summer, the prints
also offer sports physicals for high school
3.) Information and Referral: Provide will be 3’ x 5’, and will be available for
athletes.
information about community resources $250 each. To order, please contact
We accept cash, check, and most major
that can help people accomplish their Barbara Meredith in the Engineering
insurance companies’ policies (Medicare/
personal goals. Division at (319) 356-5146 or
Medicaid, hAWK-I, Blue Cross/Blue
4.) Peer Support: our staff are individuals barbara-meredith@iowa-cit y.org.
Shield, humana, and optumhealthcare).
with disabilities who can relate their
“Proudly serving veterans, families and
experiences to others coping with the The Hawkeye Area Community Action
the community.”
effects of disability. Program, Inc. (HACAP) is offering a
local course in LEAD Safe Renovator
Back by popular demand!
certification. This certification is
required by Iowa and EPA law for any
How Health Care Changes Affect You and Your Employees contractor or maintenance person who
disturbs 1 sq. ft of paint in a residence
This timely, informative session is back after Join us to: Thursday, August 5 or child-occupied facility built before
rave reviews of the initial seminar hosted • learn the financial impact on 1978. Information on the course,
7:30 - 9 a.m.
in May by the Iowa City Area Chamber employer groups schedules, and a registration form are
of Commerce. you won’t want to miss • Understand key employer compliance Hills Bank and Trust Company available online at www.hacap.org.
1009 2nd Street, Coralville
your second chance to hear experts Scott requirements
Fisher, McCrossen Consulting and Angela • Avoid pitfalls and penalties RSVP by Tuesday, August 3 to rsvp@ Howard R. Green Company (HR Green)
villhauer, Mercer share implications of the • Gain strategies to contribute to your iowacityarea.com or call (319) 337- received recognition from Public Works
9637.
recent federal health care legislation. organization’s response magazine and the National Society
• explore grandfathering - what is it $15 for Chamber members / $25 for of Professional Engineers (NSPE).
future members (Breakfast included)
and what does it mean to you? The firm was one of the Top 60 AEC
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August Options of Linn County encourages you to attend Chamber events!
For more information about Chamber events, visit www.iowacityarea.com.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Legislative Council,
Coralville Roundtable, Chamber office, 7:30 a.m. How Health Care Changes Potentially Yours ribbon
River City Beefstro Bar & Iowa City Roundtable, Affect You and Your cutting, Iowa City, 10 a.m.
Grill, Noon Featuring University of Employees - Part 2, hills
Iowa Rowing Coach Mandi Bank and Trust Company,
Kowal, P. Sue Beckwith, Coralville, 7:30 a.m.
M.D. Boathouse, Noon
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Coralville Roundtable, Agribusiness/Bioscience Education Committee, North Liberty Steering New Teacher Luncheon,
house of lords, Noon Tour, various locations, Chamber office, 7:30 a.m. Committee, 11:30 a.m. holiday Inn and Conference
12:30 p.m. CLP Program Committee, Center, Coralville, 11:45 a.m.
Heritage Christian School Chamber office, 8 a.m.
ribbon cutting and open house, Wilson’s Orchard ribbon
North liberty, 4:30 p.m.
cutting, Iowa City, 4 p.m.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Coralville Roundtable, CLP Advisory Council, North Liberty Roundtable, Congressional Roundtable Chamber Golf Classic,
Buffalo Wild Wings, Noon Chamber office, 8 a.m. Brown Bottle, Noon with Congressman Pleasant valley Golf Course,
Iowa City Roundtable, Loebsack, Chamber office, Iowa City, 11:45 a.m.
Kirkwood Room, Noon 4 p.m.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Coralville Roundtable, Ambassador Committee, CLP Orientation, Board of Directors meeting,
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza, Quinton’s Bar and Deli, Iowa Chamber office, 6 p.m. Chamber office, 7:30 a.m.
Noon City, Noon Business PM: Freedom
Security Bank, Coralville,
5 p.m.
29 30 31
Coralville Roundtable,
Featuring Dr. Wally
Schaeffer of Schaeffer
Chiropractic, holiday Inn
and Conference Center,
Noon
Memberandum continued BOaRD OF DIRECTORS
firms in an annual list published by in education and a career that has ECONOMY! Workshop,” open to anyone
John Balmer, Plumbers Supply
Public Works magazine. HR Green taken her around the globe, she looks interested in learning more about Company; adam Bohr, McClure
also received NSPE’s Professional forward to forming and strengthening economic resources. Led by U.S. Census Engineering Co.; Jonathan Carlson,
university of Iowa; Stacey Cyphert,
Development Award for exceptional Scattergood’s connections with Bureau staff based in Washington, D.C.,
university of Iowa Health Care; Charlie
career development initiatives and surrounding communities while laying this free hands-on session will provide Funk, MidWestOne Bank; Bruce guither,
employment practices that advance the groundwork for the school’s future. In a guided tour of just-released, easy- Carlson Hartsock & guither PlC; Mike
Hahn, McComas-lacina Construction;
the engineering profession. The considering the position at Scattergood, to-use Iowa data. Learn to utilize 2007 Pat Harney, Johnson County Board
award is given to a single firm annually Ashley was impressed with the strong Economic Census statistics, reports, and of Supervisors; kelly Hayworth, City of
following a competitive review process. community of students and staff, local information, as well as free online Coralville; Ryan Heiar, City of North
liberty; Patricia Heiden, Oaknoll
The firm was also recently honored along with the school’s commitment resources. The workshop will be held Retirement Residence; Dale Helling,
for its progressive people programs, to nurturing independence, fostering Tuesday, August 3rd at the University of City of Iowa City; Mike Hodge, Hodge
including an in-house Green University collaboration, and embracing diversity. Iowa Main Library’s Information Arcade Construction Co.; keith Jones, Hills Bank
and Trust Company; kate Minette,
curriculum, mentoring programs She and her family have recently Classroom, room 1015A. Morning (9 Pearson; kevin Monson, Neumann
and career planning processes. relocated to Iowa from Maryland and a.m. – Noon) and afternoon (1 - 4 p.m.) Monson PC architects; Monica Nadeau,
will live on the Scattergood campus. sessions are available. To view the agenda Coral Ridge Mall; Nancy Quellhorst,
Iowa City area Chamber of Commerce;
Christine Ashley began her new position and register, visit www.census.gov/ Joe Raso, Iowa City area Development
as the head of Scattergood Friends The UI Libraries (Government econ/census07/www/conferences. group; Faye Swift, Red’s alehouse; Craig
School on July 1. With a background Information) is sponsoring “It’s the Willis, Security abstract Corp.
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