Unrelated diversification can balance the cash flows of SBU entities. A firm, which has many SBUs that merit investment might buy or merge with a cash cow to provide a source of cash. The acquisition of the cash cow may reduce the need to raise debt or equity over time, although if the cash cow is acquired, resources will need to be expected.
There are currently estimated to be 1,541,900 people living within the Kent County Council area (as of 2016). The estimated resident population of an area includes all people who usually live there, whatever their nationality.
The City of Washington was recognized in 2008 as a Main Street Community. With a population of 7,266, Washington centrally located in southeast Iowa just 30 minutes south of Iowa City/Coralville. Washington, founded in 1839, is the county seat of Washington County, and is in one of the top livestock and grain producing areas in the nation. The city offers a daily local newspaper and a local radio station. It is home to 17 churches and over 100 social and service clubs and organizations.