DEI Education Event Available to Members
The Iowa City (I.C.) Better Bridges Institute is a one-and-a-half day event designed for business owners and managers to learn more about identity, bias, and strategies. Included are core concepts, strategies, and resources for you to build your knowledge and develop your skills based on the Institute’s Four Pillars: Equitable Hiring Practices and Retention Efforts; Socially Just […]
New Member Spotlight – Atwood Energy Services
Location: 3305 Hwy 1 Suite 20 Iowa City Atwood Energy Services, Inc. is a full-service electrical contractor that specializes in renewable energy solutions. Their team has over 50 years of combined experience in solar energy. Additionally, each one of their current and future team members have a vested interest in the success of their company […]
Merger Resolution Of Intent With Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) Approved!
Dear Business Partnership Members, Today, our board approved a resolution of intent that our organization be formally merged with the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) Group by July 1st, 2023. ICAD’s board approved the same resolution at their meeting last Friday, November 11th. As many of you know, the Business Partnership and ICAD have been increasing our […]
New Member Spotlight – The ReCenter
Owner: Amara Andrews Location: 1100 5th Street Suite 201 Coralville, Iowa The ReCenter – a minority owned small business – opened June 1st of 2022 in Coralville. It is managed by the medical professionals of Dr. Andrews Plastic Surgery clinic. The ReCenter offers a unique blend of aesthetic and wellness services. “Because our services are […]
New Member Spotlight – Johnson County Refuse
Location: 970 238th Street North Liberty, Iowa Contact: Darren Lewis, Director of Business Development – dlewis@lrsrecycles.com Johnson County Refuse provides trash and recycling collection for businesses and residents in the Corridor. They also offer roll off construction boxes and portable toilets for contractors, home builders, events, and residential cleanouts. Through their safe and […]
IWD Launching Business Engagement Division, Reaching Out to Build Business Relationships
New Structure Will Focus on Helping Employers Find the Workforce Tools They Need Iowa Workforce Development has launched a new Business Engagement Division, reorganizing employees around the state to create a more efficient team for assessing and resolving the workforce challenges of Iowa employers. This launch will be accompanied by an employer outreach blitz across […]