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Employment Opportunities
AFLAC: Insurance Sales Representative
BROWNELLS: E-commerce Manager, Wholesale Inside Sales Rep, Business Intelligence Analyst, Senior Data Developer, S2nd Shift Fenior Business Intelligence Analyst.
GALAXY INC. YOUTH PROGRAMS: part-time program assistant
GENESIS DEVELOPMENT: Four part-time staff members
GRINNELL COLLEGE: Call-in Dispatcher, Associate Director of Facilities Management, Academic Success Mentor, Senior Intranet Architect, Chef de Cuisine, Technology Services Support Team Lead, Academic Support Assistant II, Residence Life Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Information Technology & Audio Visual Support Specialist, Part-Time Catering Staff, Technology Services Desktop Team Lead, Assistant Director of the Pioneer Fund, Temporary Presentation Cook, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations for Student Programs, Call-in Campus Safety & Security Officer, Senior Investment Analyst, Assistant in the Writing Lab and Lecturer, Coordinator of Diversity & Inclusion in Athletics
GRINNELL COMMUNITY DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL: Lead Teacher, Teacher Aides
GRINNELL GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB: General Manager
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE COMPANY: Underwriter, Loss Control Specialist, Field Claims Adjuster Specialist, Property Claims Adjuster/Inspector, Business Analyst, Auditor, Java Developer
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Account, Certified Medical Assistant, Shipping/Receiving Technician, Registered Nurse, Patient Care Technician, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Mid-Level Care Provider, Clinic Nurse, Security Officer, Patient Care Technician.
GRINNELL STATE BANK: IT Position, Teller/Personal Banker
JACOBSON STAFFING: Service Technician, Inbound & Outbound Call Center
KEY COOPERATIVE: 2nd Shift Feed Drivers, Custom Applicator/Operations, Customer Service Lead, Grain and Agronomy Operations, Technician, Parts Specialist, Sales Agronomist.
MAURICES: Sales Associate
OURGRINNELL.COM: Freelance Contributor
PENNYSAVER: carrier
QPS EMPLOYMENT GROUP: Quality Inspector, Welder/Fabricator, Inbound Customer Service, MIG Welder
TEMP ASSOCIATES: Paint Prep, Press Assistant, Welders, Warehouse Stacker, Industrial Maintenance, Part-time Weekends and Production night shifts
SPORTS PAGE: Full-time Graphic Designer & Web Designer
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Volunteer
Opportunities
See a full list of volunteer opportunities
AHRENS FOUNDATION: Community Support
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS: Mentors
FAULCONER GALLERY: Community Outreach
GRINNELL AREA ARTS COUNCIL. Call-In Gallery Docent, Marketing & Administration Assistant, Teacher's Aid, Performance or Reception Usher, Monthly Volunteer Day, Jack/Jill Of All Trades.
GRINNELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: Clinic Courier, Patient Tray Favors, Patient Activity Projects, Information Desk, Mailings, Auxiliary Gift Shop, Surgery Waiting, Breakfast Services Cashier, and Pediatric Orientation.
IMAGINE GRINNELL Local Foods, Energy & Conservation, Grinnell Area Recreation Trail Expansion
MICA: Head Start and Early Head Start Classroom volunteers, EITC Tax Preparer, EITC Translator, and Food Pantry Volunteer.
PALS. Dog Walker, Clean/Feed Animals, Play with Animals
POWESHIEK HISTORY PRESERVATION PROJECT: Historical Preservation
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS OF GRINNELL (SEG): Loan Recipient Partners, SEG Committee
TOUR GUIDES AT THE LOUIS SULLIVAN BANK/ GRINNELL VISITOR CENTER: Docents
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The sky is falling
Every January feels like the sky is falling. This is the month that businesses often close their doors if they aren't going to make it another year. I get calls of concern that the downtown will become vacant, that we'll no longer have places to shop and eat in Grinnell.
In January of 2010, nine small businesses closed in Grinnell. We thought maybe if we found a way for them to co-exist and share expenses, we might be able to bring them back, thus the Marketplace on Main was born. We found out that each business was so different that even sharing expenses did not make them viable, and that there are many reasons a business fails, not just high overhead.
For those entrepreneurs closing their doors right now, the sky does feel like it is falling. I had eight successful startups before my first business failure. It was the very first time in my life I felt shame. I was so embarrassed that I wanted to move away, and it took effort to get up each day. But, over time, I realized that I had learned more in my colossal failure than I did in all the successful ventures combined. It is why many angel investors won't invest in entrepreneurs who haven't had at least one business fail, because tremendous business acumen comes from failure. Failure means you tried, it means that you bet it all, that you had the courage to dream and start something new. In this country, we encourage failure because only from entrepreneurial risk does innovation occur, do jobs get created. It is truly what makes our country go.
On the local level, it feels extra scary when businesses close. Every time I become aware of a closure, it brings back all of the emotions of my own business failing. If I have a chance to talk to the owner, I tell them "you are still you without this place, you will live to see another day, and right now you need to take care of you and to celebrate the true grit it takes to take a chance." If you know someone who closed their doors, embrace them and don't leave them off the guest list at your next gathering. Tell them that you admire their insatiable courage. Entrepreneurs see opportunity where others do not. The efforts of business owners big and small are extraordinary.
Our community wouldn't exist without the entrepreneurs who take incredible risks to try something new. This time of year makes us all uneasy while we watch some stores close their doors. While they can never be replaced, know that there are people-even some of the same ones who are closing their stores right now-who are planning new, exciting ventures in Grinnell this year.
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Announcements
BROWN'S SHOE WINTER CLEARANCE SALE. Save up to 50% off on select styles: dress boots, casual shoes, athletic shoes, kids shoes.
MCNALLY'S ADDS JULI'S NATURAL FOODS. Juli's Natural Foods has become a part of McNally's Foods. Look for organic bulk foods, aroma therapy, bulk spices, vitamins & supplements, health & beauty and specialty foods.
ICE SKATE SALE & RENTALS. Bikes To You has ice skates for adults sizes 1-12, $5 for 2 hours, and youth sizes, $3 for 2 hours. If you rent after 4pm, you can add $1 and keep them overnight. New shipment of skates for sale, ranging from $35 for kids to $85 for adults. We are open 10am-5:30 Monday thru Friday and 9am-5pm Saturday.
FARMERS MARKET SURVEY. Fill out this survey to help us begin planning the 2014 Grinnell Farmers Market.
MOBILE SCRATH AND SAVE DEALS now available in Grinnell. Three new businesses and several upgrades added to the only mobile "Scratch & Save" site in Grinnell. More changes weekly. Check grinnellonthego.com for these special offer opportunities.
IMAGINE GRINNELL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE is currently underway through March 31.
SECOND MILE SPECIALS through Jan. 25 includes $0.25 blue tag clothes, half-off games and puzzles, half-off toys.
PROM DRESS EXCHANGE. Now accepting gently used dresses, shoes, and accessories thru Feb. 7 at Iowa Valley.
DAVIS PSYCH SERVICES. Struggling with your New Year's resolution to lose weight? Turn your resolution into reality! Clients of Dr. Davis have lost up to 41 pounds in 3 months using his common sense approach. Call 236-0632 or visit davispsychservices.org for more information.
BIBLE SALE. Look for the sale price stickers! All Bibles without sale stickers are 20% off! Thru Jan. 22 at Stepping Stones Bookstore.
DJ COUNTRY TOURS. Great 2014 tours include trips to Florida, Branson, Tennessee, Canada, and Washington, D.C.
WATKINS SPECIALS check out our deals for January!
THE DOOR DOCTOR. We are expanding to serve Grinnell better with 3 new technicians, 24-hour emergency service, and a staffed office Mon - Fri, 7:30 - 4:30.
SPRING ARTS ACADEMY. Sign up now! Classes include crocheting, dancing, ceramics, and more.
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