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Iowa Voc Rehab

Resources from Voc. Rehab. for Johnson County Employers

Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services (Voc. Rehab.) is a state program that works with individuals who face barriers with employment. Voc. Rehab. prepares, trains, and educates these individuals to be productive team members. Voc. Rehab. also partners with businesses to prepare the workplace for and place these qualified candidates. Check out their no-cost business services listed …

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handmade local goods and candles

New Member Spotlight – Tura Lura Co.

Owner: Erika Christiansen Location: Iowa City Connecting Makers + Artists to Local Retailers Erika Christiansen hand crafts concrete candles and home goods in her small studio. She sells her products locally through markets and pop-ups. Recently, she began working to offer her locally made products on the shelves of local businesses. “That inspired my idea …

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Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit in Iowa

National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit: speak, attend, compete

The National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit is BACK on Saturday, November 19th in Ankeny, Iowa. There are a several ways that you might be interested in getting involved: apply to speak, attend, or compete. Apply to Speak Calling all experts! Let your voice be heard at the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit. The Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit works with …

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Veteran Business Resource Center Iowa

Webinar to Introduce the Veteran Business Resource Center

The SBA is hosting an informational webinar on Wednesday, September 28 to introduce the Veteran Business Resource Center, “VBOC at VetBiz!”   The SBA and VetBiz dedicate themselves to helping U.S. veterans and military families achieve their dream of owning a business by transitioning military skills to business success through training, counseling, and mentorship. Learn how to …

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Evolve Alcohol Recovery & Suicide Prevention coaching

Partner Spotlight – Evolve Alcohol Recovery & Suicide Prevention

Owner: Rachel Barnhart Location: 420 Fox Run  North Liberty, Iowa Rachel Barnhart is a coach and public advocate, educating our community on the issues of addiction, mental illness, and suicide ideation. Through Evolve Alcohol Recovery & Suicide Prevention, she builds a network of organizations, peers, health care professionals, and universities. Rachel joined the Business Partnership …

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talent tuesday - johnson county HR resources

Talent Tuesday – newsletter for Johnson County employers and HR professionals

Good morning from Tom Banta!   We, at Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (Business Partnership), want to build Johnson County’s workforce. That starts with helping you find the talent you need to succeed! Watch the video above or read the text below as I walk you through our plan for …

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North Liberty Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

New Member Spotlight – North Liberty Oral Surgery & Dental Implants

Owners: Kyle & Jill Stein Location: 1410 Jordan Street North Liberty, Iowa Dr. Kyle Stein has practiced oral surgery in the area for over 10 years and has been part of the community for over 20 years. Through the relationships he built over the years, he recognized the need for oral surgery services in North …

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Aging & Disability Resource Center

New Member Spotlight – Heritage Area Agency on Aging

Executive Director: Barbara Werning Location: 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, Iowa History Heritage opened its doors to Eastern Iowa’s seniors in 1971, a few years after passage of the Older Americans Act. The OAA established a network of Area Agencies on Aging to provide local expertise and community-based services that support independent aging. Heritage …

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Reflections on a week with other chamber leaders from around the globe

 From our President & CEO, Kim Casko: I had the opportunity to spend a week in Indianapolis for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ annual convention earlier this month. This event brought together over 1,000 chamber leaders from around the world to learn from each other and collectively advance our missions. It is a …

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