Business Notes: Awards, seminars, networking

Awards

Selzer Werderitsch Associates of Iowa City was awarded the 2012 Masters Award by the Master Builders of Iowa for projects of $1 million to $5 million. Selzer Werderitsch received the award for the Celebration Farm project in Iowa City.

Architectural and engineering firm Shive-Hattery won an American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois design award for its Roshek Building Rehabilitation project, a LEED Platinum Certified building. Shive-Hattery provided plumbing, mechanical and electrical design services.

Home Instead Senior Care topped Franchise Business Review's list of systems with high franchisee satisfaction in 2012. This is the second time the network has been name to that spot among all categories. The network is also ranked No. 1 in the large franchise systems category for the second time.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is seeking nominations of outstanding business leaders for the 13th annual Corridor Business Hall of Fame. Three individuals will be inducted at a black-tie gala held Sept. 27, at the Cedar Rapids Marriott, 1200 Collins Rd. NE. To obtain a nomination form, go to www.JAEasternIowa.org or email amckelvy@jaeasterniowa.org Fra

Seminars

Jim Garnett, CEO of AskMrG Consulting, will conduct a “Financial Wellness Seminar” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Hiawatha Community Hall, 101 Emmons St.

U.S. Cellular will host a free device workshop from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at 300 Collins Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids; and from 8 to 10 a.m., Thursday, at 2315 Edgewood Rd. SW. To reserve a seat, call (319) 350-6004 or (319) 390-8882.

“How to Market on the Internet: Boosting Your Business Using Technology” and “Creating a Tech Plan for Your Small Biz,” a free session training for small business, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 26 at the Marion Public Library, 1095 Sixth St. Call (319) 431-4574. “Building the Perfect website for Your Business” will be held April 10 at the same time and location. Call (319) 431-4574.

Barbara Corcoran of the ABC reality show “Shark Tank” will be keynote speaker for the April 25 Iowa Women's Leadership Conference at the Coralville Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Registration for the full day will be $125, and $75 for the luncheon. After March 25, prices increase to $150 for the conference and $100 for the luncheon. Visit www.iowawomensconference.com.

Networking

Iowa City Quality Learning's continuing discussion on the “Strengths Finders” survey will be held 7:30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 27 at State Hygienic Lab, University of Iowa, Coralville. Call (319) 398-7101.

Systems Thinking Network's discussion of holistic thinking will be held from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 28 at the Grant Wood Area Education Agency in Cedar Rapids. Call (319) 398-7101.

Lean Six Sigma Network will host a discussion on the book “Three Signs of a Miserable Job” by Patrick Lencioni, and led by John Heise of the Iowa Quality Center from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Iowa Quality Center, Marion. Call (319) 398-7101.

More

Clay Jones, chairman, president and CEO of Rockwell Collins, will serve as keynote speaker for the third annual Presidential Lecture Series at Mount Mercy University at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 20 in the University Center Commons. Jones will present “Globalization: The Good, the Bad and the

Undeniable.” The event is free and open to the public.

Rapid Refill Ink will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 22, for its anniversary of being located at Collins Road Square, 1388 Twixt Town Rd., Marion.

Child Care Resource & Referral of Southeast Iowa will sponsor an informational open house on “Child Care: It's Good For Business,” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Cedar Rapids Public Library, 2600 Edgewood Rd. SW. Call (866) 324-3236, ext. 1433.

“Business Disaster Recovery Lunch and Learn,” featuring Jami Haberl of Safeguard Iowa Partnership and Jay Allpress, information security officer at Hills Bank, will discuss effective business continuity plans from noon to 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Hills Bank and Trust Co., 590 W. Forevergreen Rd., North Liberty. Email carrie_ebel@hillsbank.com or call (319) 358-2272 to RSVP by March 20.

MAX10 Bodyshaping & Peak Fitness, 202 Blairsferry Rd. NE, will host an open house/grand opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Call (319) 558-6810.

University of Iowa graduate Sarah Kramer will present the keynote address, “Igniting Communities, Creating Passionate Brand-Builders,” at the American Advertising Federation: Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Education Day, Thursday, March 29. The event will be held from 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Betty Cherry Heritage Hall, Mount Mercy University, 1330 Elmhurst Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids. Cost will be $21 for members, $25 students, $35.50 for non-members. To register, go to http://aafcric.com/events/d/education-day.

The Cedar Valley chapter of APICS (Association for Operations Management) will sponsor “Advanced Project Management Bootcamp” April 10 at the Best Western Longbranch Hotel Restaurant and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Marion. Go to www.cedarvalleyapics.org or email Mark Butkman at markburkman@mchsi.com.

Comprehensive training in lead auditor responsibilities, ISO 9001 lead auditor training, will be held April 23 through 27 at the Iowa Quality Center, 3375 Armar Dr., Marion. Certification will be given upon completion of 5 units. Cost is $1,800. To register, call (319) 398-7101 or email info@iowaqc.org.

Meeting

Colleen Dilenschneider, a director of IMPACTS Research and Development, will be the keynote speaker of the Iowa Museum Association annual meeting and conference to be held Oct. 21 through 23 in Iowa City. Go to www.iowamuseums.org.