Cobot Unboxed
Here’s an update on the current state of the Digital Manufacturing Lab Powered by Alliant Energy.
Did you know? … About NAICS
The North American Industry Classification System, or NAICS (pronounced “Nakes”), was developed under the direction and guidance of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It’s the standard way that federal statistical agencies classify business establishments for the collection, tabulation, presentation, and analysis of statistical data describing the U.S. economy.
CIRAS PTAC Team Praised by Peers for Making a Difference
CIRAS government contracting specialists have earned praised from their peers for having a tremendous impact both on the Iowa economy and on the communities where they live.
ISBF and IEDA Help Iowa Facilities Managers get a CEM
One key step toward making Iowa buildings more energy efficient is to place them into the hands of people who know how to find savings. Toward that end, two CIRAS partners have joined forces to help Iowa companies interested in reducing their energy costs.
Theisen Cleaners Grows by Systematically Soliciting Sales
Theisen Cleaners was born in 2016 when Jamie Theisen, after many years spent cleaning houses for herself and various employers, decided to launch a new residential cleaning service. Her husband, Joe Theisen, eventually joined her. By 2017, the couple was thinking of expanding the effort, possibly by branching out and cleaning area businesses.
Grover Joins CIRAS to Oversee Digital Manufacturing Lab
Abhay Grover has joined CIRAS as a project manager focused on new technologies.
CIRAS Seeks to Empower Government Contractors
The government sector is a vast ocean of possibility for Iowa businesses, but the waters can run treacherous if you don’t understand how it works.
To help with that, CIRAS experts have created a daylong training event to help Iowa companies take a deep dive into the world of government contracting and delve into advanced teaming strategies for business development.
Did You Know- Emergency Management/Disaster Preparedness?
It may be hard to believe by looking outside, but Spring is nearing. And with Spring’s arrival, we often see record snowfalls become record floods. It never hurts to position yourself to be able to react and respond accordingly. While several agencies assist the public in disaster response and recovery efforts, they cannot do it without help from Iowa businesses.
It’s a Rainy Day. Does Your Business Have a Plan?
Portions of western and central Iowa were under flood watches and warnings Wednesday, with more rain expected though Thursday. Fast-moving ice jams also clogged the Des Moines River in Ottumwa on Tuesday, sparking fears that more low-lying and water-adjacent areas could face problems in the coming days, especially the Raccoon River near Des Moines.
Meseke joins CIRAS as Point Person for Finance
Jennifer Meseke has joined CIRAS as finance and strategic projects manager.