Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Events Newswire

2023 LFS Alumni Dues 1/1/2023 - 6/30/2023

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:39:15 GMT

MEMBERSHIP DUES

You have three choices to select from:

1 Year Membership: $50
3 Year Membership: $125
Lifetime Membership: $500

Your continued support of the Leadership for Five Seasons Program allows all three of the LFS programs to grow and expand.

Your membership dues will go towards:

Exclusive invite to the LFS Alumni Spring Event - details to come, only for dues paying Alumni
Provides continued networking opportunities - socially, professionally and personally
Provides high school juniors in the area access to LFS Youth at no charge
Continuing to keep reasonable tuition costs for all LFS programs
Reduced admission cost to LFS Annual Golf Outing
Community impact

Corridor Corporate Games Informational Webinar 1/5/2023 9:00 AM - 1/5/2023 11:30 AM

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:33:59 GMT

This is an informational webinar to learn more about the Corridor Corporate Games. The Corridor Corporate Games is a company based competition, starting June 1 and ending July 31, that enables and supports teamwork, company pride and corporate wellness through healthy competition. 2023 will be the fifth year of this annual event. Registration will open December 1, 2022 for the 2023 games. There are over twenty-five events and competitions offered that include both competitive and non-competitive events as well as in-person and virtual opportunities. All in-person events will be held in the evenings and on the weekends throughout the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area.

Corridor Corporate Games Informational Webinar 1/5/2023 11:00 AM - 1/5/2023 11:30 AM

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:13:44 GMT

Corridor Corporate Games Informational Webinar 1/5/2023 1:00 PM - 1/5/2023 1:30 PM

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:34:36 GMT

Open Gallery Reception 1/5/2023 5:00 PM - 1/5/2023 7:00 PM

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:03:57 GMT

Join us on Thursday, January 5 from 5-7pm for our open gallery reception! Christina Farrell moves her exhibit "Entanglements" from the Commons Gallery to take on new life in the Main and Club Room Galleries. Come meet the artist, tour the galleries, and visit our bar, Carlo, for a drink. Artwork will be available for purchase.

Let's Get Down to Business: A Guide to Maximizing Your Exposure Online Using Free Tools 1/12/2023 12:00 Noon - 1/12/2023 1:00 PM

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:41:36 GMT

Join us for the first business support program of the year! Jordan Taylor from Flanker Media will speak on free tools you can use to maximize your exposure online. Jordan has spent the last twelve years of his career working with small businesses in Cedar Rapids to plan media strategies and advertising campaigns. Every small business owner should know where their online blind spots are!

3 things you will take away from this session:

Be provided with a long list of free online tools that your business can utilize
Learn the capabilities of each of these tools
Understand which tools are worth your effort

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance offers a variety of programming to grow and develop your business, continue your development as a leader, foster your growth as a professional, collaborate and create something new, or simply meet and network with other professionals. Check back soon for more detail on this session.

This event is for members of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Refer to our Membership Directory for a full list of members: http://web.cedarrapids.org/search. If you're interested in becoming a member, reach out to Membership Growth Specialist Anne Laugen at alaugen@cedarrapids.org.

Pints & Politics 1/18/2023 6:00 PM - 1/18/2023 7:30 PM

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:10:16 GMT

Enjoy a drink while listening to our Gazette reporters discuss the latest happenings in local, state, and nationwide news! The Gazette and Iowa Public Radio will be held live and in-person at the Double Tree’s Lobby Lounge on January 18th. The live audience will love the commentary among regular panelists, including The Gazette’s Erin Jordan, Todd Dorman, Tom Barton, and Althea Cole, along with Iowa Public Radio’s Ben Kieffer. Date/Time: Thursday, January 18th – 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM Location: Double Tree - Lobby Lounge: 350 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Ticket Pricing: Tickets are $5 per event, or you can purchase our season for all 7 events. Sign up for our January Pints & Politics at our website. https://store.thegazette.com/products/pints-politics-season-tickets

Workers Compensation Updates Webinar 1/19/2023 12:00 PM - 1/19/2023 1:00 PM

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:28:16 GMT

Presented by Attorney & Senior Vice President Terri Davis. This webinar will cover basic workers compensation practices and procedures and provide an update on current issues in workers compensation cases in Iowa. Attendees will receive certificates for 1 hour of CLE & PDC credit.

January BizMix Hosted by NRG Media 1/19/2023 4:00 PM - 1/19/2023 6:00 PM

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:13:44 GMT

Join us for the January BizMix hosted by NRG Media! They will be showing off their new office space in Hiawatha and guest will be able to see a live radio broadcast.

BizMix brings together area professionals and is hosted by a different member business each month. This event provides EA members with increased opportunity for participation and connections.

This event is for members of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Refer to our Membership Directory for a full list of members: http://web.cedarrapids.org/search. If you're interested in becoming a member, reach out to our Membership Growth Specialist Anne Laugen at alaugen@cedarrapids.org.

Joel Karabo Elliott 1/20/2023 8:00 PM - 1/20/2023

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:32:29 GMT

Joel Karabo Elliott at CSPS Hall on Friday, January 20, 2023 @ 8PM. Prepare to travel without moving as Joel Karabo Elliott sings you along on a soul-invoking adventure through the landscapes of South Africa, America and the Caribbean. All ages are welcome for this music of healing, celebration and ecological imagination, as Joel’s repertoire reflects a lifetime of creative engagement with children, youth, adults and elders. Joel Karabo Elliott is a multi-instrumentalist (guitar, trombone, flute, percussion) with a soaring voice and diverse inflection that’s been shaped by his experiences as a musician-educator in communities across Africa and America. This is a General Admission seated show held in the theatre of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime. $10 Advance | $15 Door

Knights of the Round Pasties: NSFW 1/21/2023 8:00 PM - 1/21/2023

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:04:36 GMT

Knights of the Round Pasties: NSFW at CSPS Hall on Saturday, January 21, 2023 @ 8PM. This show is not OSHA approved! Join the Knights of the Round Pasties as they explore the various professions both safe and unsafe! From professional Sword Swallower, Molotov, to Teachers we cover the whole gambit! Don’t miss the ukulele musings of Dolores Sparkles, and all the fun variety that the Knights have in store for you This show is for persons 18+. This is a General Admission seated show held in the theatre of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime. $20 Advance | $25 Door | $100 Cabaret Table of 4

Economic Alliance Annual Meeting 1/24/2023 11:30 AM - 1/24/2023 1:00 PM

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 10:55:44 GMT

Registration is now closed.

The Annual Meeting is the Economic Alliance's signature event where valued member businesses and regional champions come together to celebrate achievements and learn about the organization’s goals for the year ahead. Doors open at 11 a.m. with program from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

We are proud to announce our panel of speakers for the Annual Meeting. Economic Alliance members will hear from these five local business owners as they sit down with The Gazette’s Manager of Brand Initiatives, Quinn Pettifer. They’ll discuss what makes the Cedar Rapids metro a great place to do business and why their company has chosen to continue investing in this area.

Steve L. Ginsberg, Ginsberg Jewelers
Darryl High, High Properties
Ted Kepros, Kepros Physical Therapy & Performance PC
Jaymie McGrath, McGrath Family of Dealerships
Paul Phelan, Phelan's Interiors

Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award of 2022 Goes To Timothy Charles!

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces Timothy Charles, former President & CEO of Mercy Medical Center, as the recipient of the 2022 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award. Charles will receive the award and provide acceptance remarks during the Annual Meeting.

ATTENDEE PARKING INFORMATION: Attendees can park in the Five Seasons or Convention Center Ramps for $3 from 10 am to 3 pm on January 24th

DISCLAIMER: Due to costs associated with hosting and producing this event, no refunds will be given. However, the Economic Alliance allows seat substitutions from others in your organization or from another member organization. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Corridor Business Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted 1/25/2023 1:00 PM - 3/24/2023

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:47:48 GMT

Nominate a local leader today for the Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Corridor Business Hall of Fame. Nominees should epitomize integrity, community commitment, leadership, impact on their industry or organization, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Nominations are accepted through March 24, 2023. Email Emma Disterhoft at edisterhoft@jaeasterniowa.org for a nomination form, or submit online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe74OERvirPVjhYtmeaWkwBTVJ_84mQ2oB07ps6Z9eKGAsDkw/viewform.

January BizMix Hosted by NRG Media_Copy 1/26/2023 4:00 PM - 1/26/2023 6:00 PM

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:42:36 GMT

Join us for the January BizMix hosted by NRG Media! They will be showing off their new office space in Hiawatha and guest will be able to see a live radio broadcast.

BizMix brings together area professionals and is hosted by a different member business each month. This event provides EA members with increased opportunity for participation and connections.

Race for the Space - KETO Kitchen Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting 1/26/2023 4:00 PM - 1/26/2023 7:00 PM

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:36:50 GMT

Join KETO Kitchen for their grand opening in the Armstrong Centre Food Court! KETO Kitchen was the winner the Race for the Space competition in September 2022. They finalized their location in the Armstrong building and are gearing up to welcome customers to their new home in Downtown CR!

The open house will run from 4-7 with a ribbon cutting ceremony around 4:30/5. They will have samples from the menu and a short program right before the ribbon cutting.

Irish Winterfest 1/29/2023 4:30 PM - 1/29/2023

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:05:01 GMT

Irish Winterfest at CSPS Hall on Sunday, January 29, 2023 @ 4:30pm. For Irish Winterfest at CSPS, Coppers & Brass joins forces with harp duo Wandering Wild (Katie McClellen and Fox), poet David Hulm, historian David McMahon and the award winning Champagne Academy of Irish Dance for a joyful celebration of Irish culture that will make your heart sing and get your toes tapping. This is a General Admission seated show held in the theatre of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime. $15 Advance | $20 Door

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Webinar 1/30/2023 12:00 PM - 1/30/2023 12:30 PM

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:44:39 GMT

Join us for our free Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Webinar Roundtable event brought to you by MercyCare Business Health Solutions and Mercy Family Counseling & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Winter months in the Midwest are often cold and dark, and hazardous weather can limit the amount of time spent outdoors. During this time, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may emerge. SAD is a type of depression related to the seasonal change from sunnier spring and summer months to fall and winter.