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Newton company ranks among top 50 promotional products distributors

The Vernon Co., a promotional products distributor based in Newton, was ranked No. 19 on Promo Marketing magazine’s Top 50 Distributors list for 2018. The company was also at No. 19 in the previous year’s list. …

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China to cancel more soy shipments

Chinese companies are expected to cancel most of the remaining soybeans that importers had committed to buy at the end of this summer, Bloomberg reports. China has not taken delivery of about 1.14 million metric tons …

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Aug. 28: Terrace Hill Garden Party

Host: Terrace Hill
About: Join Iowa’s first gentleman, Kevin Reynolds, in the beautiful and historic Terrace Hill gardens for a summer evening of food, drinks, tours and fun. Proceeds from this event will benefit the …

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Hinnenkamp ascends to CEO role at BerganKDV

Dave Hinnenkamp became CEO of BerganKDV on July 1. Hinnenkamp, who succeeds Loren Viere, was previously BerganKDV’s wealth management partner-in-charge, a position he had held with the firm for the past 16 years. Plans for the transition …

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Iowa to participate in NGA project to improve Medicaid data use

Iowa has been selected as one of eight states to participate in a National Governors Association initiative highlighting best data practices in health policymaking, the Corridor Business Journal reported. The 16-month project will address governance, cross-sector …

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New York-based company approved for Cedar Rapids cannabis oil processing

The Iowa Department of Public Health has issued a notice of intent to license Iowa Relief LLC, which plans to grow and process cannabis oil in Cedar Rapids, the Corridor Business Journal reported. The firm’s parent …

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STEM Internship program opens applications for participating companies

The Iowa Economic Development Authority is accepting company applications for the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Internship program, which will award companies grants up to $50,000 per employer, with the goal of transitioning interns to full-time …

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Iowa economy in a ‘very healthy’ zone

The Iowa economy showed modest improvement in June, according to a report today from Creighton University.

The Mid-America Business Conditions Index, which evaluates economic conditions in a nine-state region, scored Iowa at a “very healthy” 62.6, …

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NOTEBOOK: In case you missed it…

In case you missed it…
A brief look back at news from the past week on BusinessRecord.com.

East Village project
Tim Rypma’s plan for a bar, restaurant and single apartment in old East Village service …

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July 11: The Art & Science of Rebranding

Host: Iowa Chapter of the American Marketing Association
About: Learn why and how GuideOne Insurance embarked on a journey to redefine who they are. Discover insights into using research and data that inspire creative design …