Find out what makes Vollrath a top vendor in the foodservice industry by attending the Vollrath Experience Tour on Thursday, May 17th, from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm. Their mobile showroom will be parked at Rapids Contract (6201 S Gateway Dr. in Marion, IA).
News & Announcements
Rapids/FEDA President Joe Schmitt: Why Are Foodservice Dealers Important?
When facing the obstacles posed by the rapidly-changing foodservice industry on your business, it can be easy to turn your focus inward and start immediately looking for answers. However, by skipping over the query and going straight to the solution, you may be overlooking vital components.
Sponsoring Future Foodservice Entrepreneurs at the 2018 Iowa ProStart Invitational
Each year, the ProStart Invitational is held by Prostart, a two-year educational program focused on providing the experience, skills, and connections future chefs and restaurants owners need to succeed in this volatile field. This competition is held at both the state and national levels, and gives students the opportunities to show off their skills, meet with industry leaders, and win thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Rapids Receives 2018 Innovator of the Year Award
Rapids and Associates receives the 2018 MEDCO Innovator of the Year Award presented by the Corridor Business Journal
Kip Opheim | ALL STAR of the Corridor Honorable Mention in Corridor Business Journal
Rapids Project Coordinator, Kip Opheim, was recognized as an ALL STAR of the Corridor Honorable Mention in the May issue of the Corridor Business Journal.
Luke Green Honored as 2017 Dealer Sales Rep of the Year by FE&S Magazine
Rapids very own Luke Green is honored at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago as the FE&S 2017 Dealer Sales Rep of the Year!
Linn-Mar High School Cafeteria Remodel Awarded FE&S Magazine Facility Design of the Month for April 2017
Once again one of Rapids’ High School Cafeteria redesign projects garners industry praise for its increase in efficiency and aesthetic appeal.

