The Gazette’s Business Notes is a compendium of the week’s promotions, new hires, certifications, added business lines and business events, among other items, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the rest of the Corridor.

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New hires

Jackie Carl, CPA, joined Honkamp, P.C. as a principal.

Promotions

UFG Insurance has announced the following promotions: Matthew Schleier, to a vice president within the Cedar Rapids branch; Aaron Schroeder, to an assistant vice president, talent management within human resources; and Amy Vaske to a vice president, financial planning and analysis/modernization within corporate finance.

Other news

NEW LOCATION: The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival invites the community to an open house event at the nonprofit’s new location in the historic Veteran’s Memorial Building, 51 First Ave. Bridge. The open house will take place on Oct. 26 beginning at 4 p.m. and will include guided tours, giveaways, and an official ribbon cutting with the Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance Ambassadors.

Jackie Carl

Matthew Schleier

Aaron Schroeder

Amy Vaske