In Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the surrounding areas, The Gazette’s Business Notes is a weekly compilation of promotions, new hires, certifications, and business events. To submit information and photos for Business Notes, you can send them via email to businessnotes@thegazette.com or on thegazette.com/businessnotes.
Collins Aerospace recently broke ground for a 6.5-acre solar farm at its electric power systems facility in Rockford, Illinois. The solar farm will be owned and operated by ENGIE North America and is expected to provide approximately 10 percent of the facility’s electrical needs annually. RTX has committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 46 percent from 2019 levels.
Hawkeye Molding of Story County was named Senator Joni Ernst’s small business of the week. The manufacturing company specializes in plastic injection molding and was purchased by Ryan Gruhn and Lana Leander in 2021. The business was relocated to Roland, Iowa, where it continues to thrive. In recognition of their success, the Iowa Farm Bureau presented Hawkeye Molding with the Renew Rural Iowa Entrepreneur Award. Senator Ernst has been highlighting outstanding small businesses in each of Iowa’s counties during this congressional session.
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