Business Notes

Seminars

Courses on mental health first aid interventions will be held in Cedar Rapids from 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 28 and 29 and Dec. 5 and 6, at the Grace C. Mae Advocate Center, 3113 First Ave. SW. Cost is $75. Register by calling (319) 361-6529. The courses will be taught by Dr. Patricia Gilbaugh and Shanon Claussen.

Mark Griffin of Clifton Gunderson Wealth Advisors will talk about making financial decisions, at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 29, at the Cedar Rapids Country Club, 550 27th St. Dr. SE. Contact Sada Kempf, (920) 232-2230

New Business

Domicile, a new and consigned furniture, art and accessories shop at 742 Eighth Ave., Marion, opened Nov. 17.

New location

Simply Serendipity, a home and gift shop, is now located at 713 Third Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. For specific store hours, go to www.ItsSimplySerendipity.com.

More

The Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa will launch its 31st annual Cent-A-Gallon Day for Camp Courageous Wednesday. One-cent out of every gallon of petroleum products sold by participating marketers on the day before Thanksgiving will go to the year-round recreation and respite care facility for individuals with special needs.

Meetings

The Cedar Rapids Charter Chapter American Business Women's Association will hold its Holiday Party, Make, Bake or Buy Fundraiser Auction from 5:45 to 8 p.m., Dec. 7, at the Longbranch, 90 Twixt Town Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. Attendees are asked to bring something to auction. Cost is $15. Register by Dec. 2 via email to hospitality@abwacr.org.