Posted by Michelle on Apr 22, 2020 in News
Are your kids getting crazy because of the continued isolation? Well, let them channel some of that stopped-up energy into creativity through our Rube Goldberg Machine Contest! It’s open to the public – not just offspring of Iowa City Area HBA members. This American cartoonist and inventor is the father of the wacky and amazing chain reaction contraptions. Participation information is below. Call (319) 351-5333 with questions. You may also download a...
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Posted by Michelle on Apr 15, 2020 in News
Members: Consider representing your business and the HBA on an Iowa City board or commission. Openings, along with links to more information about the board or commission, are below. Apply at iowa-city.org/forms/bcapp Most applications are due May 12. Historic Preservation Commission (At-Large) Two vacancies for an At-Large representative to fill a three-year term, July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m.,...
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Posted by Michelle on Apr 14, 2020 in News
The Greater Iowa City Area HBA’s Women’s Council is now accepting applications for its 2020 scholarships, to be awarded in May. Money typically goes to a student entering a skilled-trades, Architecture-Construction-Engineering career. Application link is below. NOTE THAT TRANSCRIPTS ARE BEING ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. Deadline is April 17. Questions? Contact Karyl Bohnsack at (319) 351-5333. 2020 Iowa City Area HBA Scholarship Application
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Posted by Michelle on Apr 14, 2020 in News
Construction Technologist Apprenticeship Presentation With 94 percent retention and 97 percent business recommended, learn how you can join a registered apprenticeship by becoming a Kirkwood apprenticeship partner. If you identify with one of these: Need or want worker(s) that are teachable and eager to learn. Identified future retirements (in the next few years) and want to retain their skill and knowledge before they leave. Identify an employee that you...
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Posted by Michelle on Apr 9, 2020 in News
The Federal Reserve today acted to provide up to $2.3 trillion in additional loans to support the economy. To bridge the economy from the current period, where it is partially shut down due to virus mitigation efforts, to an eventual period of economic recovery, the Federal Reserve aggressively expanded its toolbox for providing liquidity. This occurs as the number of new jobless claims totaled more than 16 million over the last 3 weeks. The moves will shore up the...
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