Corporate News

Cedar Rapids Mayor O’Donnell Helps Welcome The Pack Ride on August 25 to Raise Awareness for Veterans and Funds for Multiple Charities (Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica announced today it will host the Patriots Pack, a group of office technology industry executives from across the nation, on Friday, August 25th at 3:30 p.m. as they conclude the ninth annual Pack Ride. The Pack Ride is a multi-state motorcycle ride to raise money primarily for The Jillian Fund, a nonprofit providing financial and emotional support to parents of children with terminal illness, while raising awareness for U.S. Veterans.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica announces the opening of the Fall 2026 application period for its Employee Advised Fund (EAF) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Applications from area nonprofits will be accepted through Friday, September 25, 2026, with submissions closing at 4:30 p.m. CT.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica announced the completion of its Employee Advised Fund (EAF) spring 2026 grant cycle, awarding $250,000 to nonprofits in the Eastern Iowa area. This marks the first of two giving cycles in 2026.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - GreatAmerica Holdings, Inc., the parent company of GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, today announces the completion of its acquisition of Heritage Bank and launch of GreatAmerica Bank National Association.

ENX recently announced its 2026 Difference Makers list, recognizing Natasha Schultz, corporate operations program lead at GreatAmerica, among 67 honorees. The annual honor highlights professionals who stand out through hard work, determination and perseverance, while making a meaningful impact on their companies, colleagues, clients and partners.

The Cannata Report has featured GreatAmerica in an exclusive video interview series spotlighting the company’s executive leadership team and its perspective on digital transformation, long‑term strategy, and the future of the office technology channel.

GreatAmerica once again secured the first Platinum sponsorship for the Executive Connection Summit 2027, according to an announcement from Stramaglio Consulting. Executive Connection Summit 2027 will take place Feb. 28–March 3, 2027, at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa in Arizona and will continue under the theme “Float All Boats,” which emphasizes collaboration, shared success, and collective industry growth. Now in its 16th year, the Summit brings together senior executives and industry stakeholders for peer-to-peer discussion, idea sharing, and strategic connection. GreatAmerica has held the first Platinum sponsor position since the event resumed following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recently, members of the GreatAmerica executive leadership team joined The Cannata Report for part one of a two-part in-depth interview on the evolving office technology channel. Martin Golobic, chief executive officer; Leighton Smith, chief strategy officer; Brian Bjella, chief revenue officer; and Mitch Leahy, vice president and general manager of the Office Equipment Group, spoke with Cannata Report Editor in Chief Mark Vruno about navigating industry transformation, increasing profitability and building long-term business sustainability. The team also addressed questions regarding the pending bank acquisition.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) – GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation® announces the opening of the spring application period for its Employee Advised Fund (EAF) on Monday, March 2, 2026. Applications from area nonprofits will be accepted through Friday, March 27, 2026.

(Cedar Rapids, IA) - GreatAmerica, in collaboration with CEO Juice, is pleased to announce the deployment of new enhancements to our existing integration for office equipment dealers using e-automate. These updates further automate contract setup, reduce manual work, and deliver real-time insights with AI-powered dashboards, making it even easier for dealers to do business.