Business
Downstream Resto and Repair comes to Vinton
Vinton Unlimited welcomed Downstream Resto and Repair with a ribbon cutting on Saturday. Present for the ribbon cutting were (pictured left to right) Andrew Elwick of Elwick Electric, Shannon and Bryan Krough, Melody Snow of Vinton Unlimited, Cyanne Boggess and Phil Borlesky. As most small businesses do, Downstream Resto and Repair began as a hobby. Fareway Honored with Independent Grocer Industry Awards
Fareway was recently recognized as a 2023 Outstanding Independents Award winner by Progressive Grocer, in addition to being named a 2023 Exceptional Independents Award winner by The Shelby Report. The two honors showcase Fareway’s commitment to community– bringing people together through foods that reflect the local area served. “We are humbled and honored to be recognized with these industry awards, serving as a leader in independent grocery,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds W. 2 Area Locations Awarded Grants by Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program
Statewide program continues momentum for greater consumer access to lower cost Iowa grown biofuelsTwo Benton County locations were among 16 different counties in Iowa who were awarded more than $1.1 million in cost-share grants from the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) during the latest quarterly application cycle.E15 Scheetz Group LLC in 101 1st St.
Ervin Motor Company become GMC Dealership Only
Ervin Motor Company has been your Buick dealer in Vinton since 1930. Buick has "announced they will change the franchise to build 100% electric vehicles by the year 2025". Uncertain of this new direction, the Ervin's dealership has elected to end its franchise with Buick for the first time in 93 years.Ervin Motor Company will continue to carry the GMC franchise, selling and servicing new Sierra 1500, 2500HD, 3500HD, plus the Canyon trucks and the Sports Utility lineup which includes GMC Terrain, Acadia, and Yukon SUVs.
Eastern Communications acquires RACOM
RACOM, the company that won a contract to construct an emergency radio communications service for Benton County, has been sold to Eastern Communications Ltd. In a press release Eastern Communications said, "Eastern Communications Ltd., a leading provider of mission critical communications and services in the Eastern US, announced today the acquisition of Marshalltown, Iowa based RACOM Corporation, a leading emergency communications service and technology provider in the Western US.
Vinton Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grants Awarded to area Businesses
The Vinton Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Grant program, which receives 75% of the funds generated from the Hotel/Motel tax, has announced the organizations that will receive the 2022 funding. The HOT Grant offers financial support to local organizations for community events, cultural and recreational programming, tourism, and various other projects. Organizations that qualify as 501 non-profit organizations or governmental equivalent 170(c)(1) may submit applications for the grant. Iowa Works will assist residents in career and training goals at Kirkwood
Here to help you attain your career and training goals!Stop by to visit with a career consultant and learn more about in demand careers, job training services and support programs available to make a career transition possible for you. We will be at the Kirkwood Community College Regional Center in Vinton from 9:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Secretary Naig Encourages Applications for 2023 Century & Heritage Farm Program
(Please note: If your farm is recognized as a Century Farm or Heritage Farm, feel free to share that with Vinton Today, we'd love to share the news with readers! Email vintontoday@hotmail.com)Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2023Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages eligible Iowa farm owners to apply for the 2023 Century and Heritage Farm Program now through June 1.
CLICKSTOP NAMED TO TOP WORKPLACES USA LIST
Clickstop, Inc. was recognized for its people-first approach to creating a best-in-class workplace culture and received the distinction of 2023 Top Workplaces USA. The Top Workplaces USA ranking is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey administered by research partner Energage, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools.