Clickstop and Benton Development Group (BDG) Executive Director, Emily Upah were honored at the Kirkwood Hotel in Cedar Rapids last week for being instrumental in "being ahead of the curve in creating and maintaining workforce talent." �

Acknowledging workforce innovation through the CBJ Workforce Awards is a conduit for recognizing how critical all aspects of workforce development really are.

Clickstop CEO Tim Guenther received another award honoring the company for its focus on culture, last Thursday.

Clickstop was awarded the "Publisher's Award" for creating a positive culture. Emily Upah, the only individual honoree in last Thursday's ceremony, received her award for "Best Utilization of the Regional Brand and Showcase of the Region's Quality of Life." �

Please see the attached Corridor Business Journal articles citing the accomplishments of both Emily Upah and Clickstop at this link: image2016-11-17-114634

Benton Development Group is very proud of Emily's ability to be a strong advocate for Benton County and to help provide resources to our businesses and communities.

-Submitted by Kristina Kremer. Vice President, Benton Development Group