Cedar Rapids, Iowa

United Fire Group, Inc. Announces Its 2019 Third Quarter Earnings Call

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
Finance, Economy, Money, Economy of New York City, NASDAQ, Earnings call, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Financial analyst

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2019 third quarter earnings results will be released before the market opens on November 6, 2019.

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  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Oct. 09, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFCS) (the "Company", "UFG", "we", or "our") announced today that its 2019 third quarter earnings results will be released before the market opens on November 6, 2019.
  • An earnings call will be held at 9:00 a.m. central time on that date to allow securities analysts, shareholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2019 third quarter results.
  • The event will be archived and available for digital replay through November 20, 2019.
  • A.M. Best Company assigns a rating of "A" (Excellent) for members of the United Fire & Casualty Group.

Fusionfarm Closing its Doors

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Procter & Gamble, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Companies, IOWA, Economy of the United States

"The decision to close Fusionfarm was not easy," said Daniel Goldstein, CEO of Folience.

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  • "The decision to close Fusionfarm was not easy," said Daniel Goldstein, CEO of Folience.
  • "Fusionfarm has excelled at quality, award-winning work over the years, and we appreciate the high level of marketing expertise, advice and insight given to their clients and companies in the Folience family.
  • The business model for Fusionfarm was not economically sustainable."
  • Fusionfarm recently won its third Midwest Emmy award for its work on the provocative "Downtown Cedar Rapids Sucks" campaign and was invited by AdAge to pitch to Procter & Gamble.

QCR Holdings, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results

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Thursday, September 26, 2019
Moline, Illinois, QCR Holdings, Regions of the United States, Geography of Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, IOWA

MOLINE, Ill., Sept. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ: QCRH) announced today that its third quarter ended September 30, 2019 earnings results will be released after the market closes on October 23, 2019.

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  • MOLINE, Ill., Sept. 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ: QCRH) announced today that its third quarter ended September 30, 2019 earnings results will be released after the market closes on October 23, 2019.
  • The Company will host a conference call and webcast the next day, October 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the results.
  • Additionally, the Company serves the Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa community through Community Bank & Trust, a division of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company.
  • As of June 30, 2019, the Company had approximately $5.2 billion in assets, $3.9 billion in loans and $4.3 billion in deposits.

QCR Holdings Named 2019 Bank & Thrift “Sm-All Star” by Sandler O’Neill

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Surname, Financial services, Humans, Moline, Illinois, QCR Holdings, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sandler O'Neill and Partners, Sandler, Bank

MOLINE, Ill., Sept. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) is pleased to announce that it has been named a member of the Sandler ONeill +Partner (Sandler ONeill) Sm-All Stars: Class of 2019.

Key Points: 
  • MOLINE, Ill., Sept. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCRH) is pleased to announce that it has been named a member of the Sandler ONeill +Partner (Sandler ONeill) Sm-All Stars: Class of 2019.
  • Based on earnings per share growth, loan growth, deposit growth, and return on average equity, 30 banks and thrifts were selected to the 2019 Sandler ONeill Sm-All Stars Class.
  • We are honored to be recognized as a 2019 Sm-All Star by Sandler ONeill, said Larry J. Helling, QCRHs CEO.
  • Additionally, the Company serves the Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa community through Community Bank & Trust, a division of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company.

St. Croix Hospice opens branch in Cedar Rapids

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Health, Articles, Caregiving, Hospice, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice has opened a branch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, bringing expert patient-centered care directly to the local community.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Croix Hospice has opened a branch in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, bringing expert patient-centered care directly to the local community.
  • "The Cedar Rapids branch will enhance our accessibility to patients, families and care providers in northeast and east central Iowa," says Dr. Andrew Mayo, St. Croix Hospice Chief Medical Director.
  • St. Croix Hospice serves patients with a holistic approach to hospice care that includes emotional, spiritual and physical support for individuals facing end-of-life diagnoses and their family members.
  • Focused solely on providing exceptional hospice care, St. Croix Hospice takes pride in round the clock availability, prompt response and same day admissions, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Iowa’s Fastest-Growing Company MCI Makes Coveted Top 500 Ranking on the Inc. 5000 list

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Monday, August 19, 2019
Inc., Small business, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, IOWA, Magazines, Periodicals

452 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

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  • 452 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies.
  • Breaking into the coveted Top 500, MCI earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list with a staggering 3-year growth of 1,002%.
  • In their headquartered state of Iowa and region of Iowa City/Cedar Rapids, MCI has ranked #1 fastest-growing private company overall as well, respectively.
  • To qualify for the Inc. 5000 List, companies were required to be U.S.-based, privately held, and for-profit, as ofDecember 31, 2018.

Heartland Financial USA, Inc. and QCR Holdings, Inc. Announce That Illinois Bank & Trust Will Acquire the Assets of Rockford Bank and Trust Company

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
States of the United States, Cedar Rapids metropolitan area, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rockford, Illinois, IOWA, Midwestern United States

The transaction will create Heartlands fifth largest bank subsidiary with assets of approximately $1.3 billion and 10 banking centers, when fully integrated.

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  • The transaction will create Heartlands fifth largest bank subsidiary with assets of approximately $1.3 billion and 10 banking centers, when fully integrated.
  • The leadership teams from both IB&T and RB&T will play critical roles in leading the new combined bank.
  • Rockford Bank & Trust is an excellent fit for our community banking business model, and we are pleased the Rockford Bank & Trust team will be joining with the Illinois Bank & Trust team to expand and continue our success in the market.
  • Additionally, QCRH serves the Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa community through Community Bank & Trust, a division of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company.

Hupy and Abraham Announces Cedar Rapids Office Relocation

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Monday, August 12, 2019
Law, Cedar Rapids metropolitan area, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Abraham, Law firm, IOWA, United States

The law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C., P.C., one of the leading personal injury law firms in the Midwest, has announced the relocation of its Cedar Rapids office to serve clients better and accommodate its staff.

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  • The law firm of Hupy and Abraham, S.C., P.C., one of the leading personal injury law firms in the Midwest, has announced the relocation of its Cedar Rapids office to serve clients better and accommodate its staff.
  • Hupy and Abraham handles personal injury cases, including car and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites and trucking accidents.
  • According to Managing Partner Attorney Jason Abraham, this move was a necessary result of the firms growth and success.This is an exciting, progressive time in Cedar Rapids.
  • Hupy and Abraham has 11 offices across Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa, and has been representing injured clients for over 50 years.

Feldco Windows, Siding & Doors Gives Back with Scholarships and More

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Thursday, July 18, 2019
Regions of the United States, Midwestern United States, States of the United States, Geography of Illinois, United States, Rockford metropolitan area, Rockford, Illinois, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Illinois, IOWA

As Feldco is a family owned and operated company, the theme of "family" has been the focus of their scholarship program.

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  • As Feldco is a family owned and operated company, the theme of "family" has been the focus of their scholarship program.
  • Feldco not only supports young students in their academic pursuits but likes to give back in the communities they serve.
  • Feldco windows will be used in the structure they are erecting as a part of this education process.
  • Feldco has showrooms in Chicago, Des Plaines, Rockford, Peoria, and Springfield Illinois, Madison, Cudahy and Menasha, Wisconsin and Davenport and Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Robert Half Named 2019's Best Staffing Temp Agency In Cedar Rapids By Corridor Business Journal

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Cedar Rapids metropolitan area, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, IOWA, United States

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Staffing firm Robert Half announced today it has been named to the Corridor Business Journal's Best of the Corridor 2019 list and earned the honor of Best Staffing Temp Agency.

Key Points: 
  • CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Staffing firm Robert Half announced today it has been named to the Corridor Business Journal's Best of the Corridor 2019 list and earned the honor of Best Staffing Temp Agency.
  • Nearly 3,000 readers voted in the Journal's annual Best of the Corridor competition, now in its 14th year.
  • "This award means the world to our team," said Julie Albert, branch manager of Robert Half in Cedar Rapids.
  • "We are excited and humbled to know our services are so valued by the local community," said Jennetta Williams, branch manager of Robert Half Technology in Cedar Rapids.