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Heart of America Group has systematically evolved into one of the Midwest’s premier hospitality and real estate development companies. Heart of America leverages a highly engaged team who is able to lead all aspects and phases of the project from start to finish under one company – from conceptualization to implementation, including award-winning design, construction and management.

Founders

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Financial & Administration

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Operations

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Legal Support

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Recruitment & Development

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Marketing

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Design & Architecture

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Construction

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Real Estate Development

Franchising

Sales

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Heart of America Group has systematically evolved into one of the Midwest’s premier hospitality and real estate development companies. Heart of America leverages a highly engaged team who is able to lead all aspects and phases of the project from start to finish under one company – from conceptualization to implementation, including award-winning design, construction and management.

Founders

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Financial & Administration

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Operations

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Legal Support

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Recruitment & Development

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Marketing

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Design & Architecture

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Construction

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Sales

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About Heart Of America

Starting with one, 100-seat restaurant in 1978, Heart of America Group has grown to include a portfolio of award-winning owned and operated restaurants, hotels and commercial developments. Noteworthy brands developed and operated by Heart of America Group include the Machine Shed Restaurant, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, The Republic on Grand, Hotel Renovo, Wildwood Lodge, Thunder Bay Grille, and The J Bar. We pride ourselves in building long-lasting properties that bring value to the consumer and to the communities in which we build.

Locations

Operations Support Center - Moline
1501 River Drive
Moline, Illinois 61265
P: 309.797.9300
F: 309.797.8700

Operations Support Center - Des Moines
515 E Locust Street, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309

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