Business
Beef Sustainability is Focus at Dubuque Conference
What does sustainability mean for the beef industry? That really depends on who you are asking. For example, the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef recently announced its definition of sustainable beef as a socially responsible, environmentally sound and economically viable product that prioritizes planet, people, animals, and progress. Fine tuning that definition in the minds of producers and consumers gets more complicated. Vinton Holiday Open House set for Nov. 23
The annual Vinton Holiday Open House event takes place Sunday afternoon, Nov. 23, at businesses throughout Vinton.
There will be refreshments, entertainment, and special bargains to help kick off the local holiday shopping season.
For more information, contact VU Director Melissa Schwan at 472-3955.
Benton Development Group Board discusses fund-raising, new logos
Benton Development Group Board of Directors met for their monthly meeting on October 29th in Van Horne.
Discussion included the following:
Fundraising
An update regarding the ongoing fundraising efforts was presented to the board. Emily Upah, BDG Director, showed BDG is getting very close to the final fundraising goal, but there is still some work to continue.
Clickstop Expands Finance, Shipping, and Manufacturing Teams
Continued growth brings eighteen new hires to several departments at the Urbana-based company.
In response to another year of continued growth, Urbana-based Clickstop has hired several new employees to its US Cargo Control and Bing Miller business units.
Harley Miller joined the Clickstop team as a Part-Time Finance Associate. 4th St Diner Menu and Evening Meals Scheduled
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Evening Meals -Serving Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Site will close at 8:30 pm
Tuesday, November 4th
Stuffed Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Carrots, Peaches, Pie, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.
Cook’s Choice
Activity: Pinochle/5 Crown/Spades
Tuesday, November 18th
Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Peas, Pears, Bread Pudding w/Raisins, WW Bread, Margarine and Milk.
Urbana company uses strength based program, encourages and promotes development
Clickstop’s focus on employee talents and strengths has brought about the development of a new position and an internal promotion. Former Account Manager, Sarah Watson, was recently promoted to Director of Business Development – Moving Supplies, for Clickstop’s largest online retail store,USCargoControl.com.
In early 2014, Clickstop implemented the strength-based approach to employee learning. VINTON-SHELLSBURG SCHOOLS 2014-15 Position Openings
•Bus Drivers – Regular Route & Substitutes
Must be able to obtain a Class B CDL license
with Air Brake, School bus and Passenger endorsements
$21.65/hr. for route drivers
•Full-time Maintenance for the District –
Must be able to perform a multitude of
maintenance tasks
•Head Varsity Wrestling Coach (License req.
Vinton businesses invited to participate in 0% holiday loan program
To continue in our efforts to promote shopping in Vinton, we will again offer the 0% Holiday Loan Program. This program allows shoppers to borrow money from a Vinton bank at 0% interest for up to six months to make purchases at Vinton Unlimited businesses. The participating banks include Farmers Savings Bank & Trust and Cedar Valley Bank & Trust.
Melissa Schwan takes over as VU director
Melissa Schwan has been named the new director of Vinton Unlimited.
Jon Clingman announced the decison on behalf of the VU Board of Directors.
“I would like to welcome Melissa to her new position as our Executive Director,” Clingman said. “We are confident that Melissa will jump right in to her new position. One of her qualities that really stood out to us was her demonstrated eagerness to lead. 4th STREET DINER NEWS
4th Street Diner
HACAP North Benton Center
202 East Fourth St
Vinton, IA 52349
319-472-4761
Serving Buffet from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. A choice of salads are available Monday – Friday on site.
Everyone is WELCOME! Suggested contribution for individuals 60 years old or older, and their spouse (regardless of age) is $3.