Category: In the Media

When the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, its initiatives, or staff are mentioned in the press, this is where you’ll find a link.

In the Media: Steve Dust to leave Greater Cedar Valley Alliance after 14 years

“‘I’m not retiring,’” Dust said. ‘I think what made me successful here, to the extent that I was, was my experience and skills in helping organizations find that vision, refine it, and create the organization and build the organization. That’s what I’ve done. That’s what I enjoy and that’s what I’m successful with.’ ‘Just as

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In the Media: Skubal on Sears Closing

“… Lisa Skubal says the closing doesn’t necessarily speak for the local economy. ‘We certainly don’t want to see something like Sears close, regardless of the size,’ said Skubal. ‘But it becomes something we can’t control. They have to do what’s in their best interest. But when we see other businesses in that area develop and

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In the Media: Courtyard by Marriott opens on TechWorks Campus

“I’m really excited about it,” she said. “It’s a seven-year commitment coming full circle,” since the hotel project first was conceived in 2010. “First it was one step forward, two steps back; then two steps forward and one step back; then just full steam ahead. It’s been an interesting progression. And we couldn’t find a

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In the Media: Dust comments on possible ALO runway closing

“Steve Dust, an airport board member and director of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and Chamber, said he believes the airport property could be attractive to new employers. ‘We’ve got 300 acres around our airport that’s been planned for industrial development,” Dust said. ‘One of the things that’s becoming more and more important again is

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In the Media: Dan Tindall, architect, historic preservationist, and owner of the Blackhawk Hotel, dies

Cary Darrah, President of TechWorks Campus and Vice President of Community Development, is quoted in this article about the passing of Dan Tindall, the man who purchased and renovated downtown Cedar Falls’ historic Blackhawk Hotel. Man who renovated landmark Cedar Falls hotel dies, Pat Kinney, The Courier, December, 23, 2017  

In the Media: James quoted in ELM expansion article

Wes James, Vice President of Operations at TechWorks Campus, is mentioned in this article about the Grundy Center expansion of lubricant manufacturer ELM. ELM founder Lou Honary and James developed a new way of using microwaves to process grease to eliminate the dangers of heat transfer oils. Grundy Center firm back ‘on track’ after disastrous

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