﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.cedarrapids.org</link><description>News related to Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>2023 LFS Alumni Dues 1/1/2023  - 6/30/2023 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;MEMBERSHIP DUES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;You&amp;nbsp;have three choices to select from:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;1 Year Membership: $50&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;3 Year Membership: $125&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Lifetime Membership: $500&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your continued support of the Leadership for Five Seasons Program allows all three&amp;nbsp;of the LFS programs to grow and expand.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Your membership dues will go&amp;nbsp;towards:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Exclusive invite to the LFS Alumni Spring Event - details to come, only for dues paying Alumni&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Provides continued networking opportunities - socially, professionally and personally&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Provides high school juniors in the area access to LFS Youth at no charge&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Continuing to keep reasonable tuition costs for all LFS programs&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Reduced admission&amp;nbsp;cost to&amp;nbsp;LFS Annual Golf Outing&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;Community impact&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8405</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:39:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Corridor Business Hall of Fame Nominations Accepted 1/25/2023 1:00 PM - 3/24/2023 </title><description>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. </description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8487</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:47:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ImpactCR Let's Be Real Series: Well-being in the Workplace 2/1/2023 8:00 AM - 2/1/2023 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Join ImpactCR at Stillwater Coffee Co. for a cup of coffee and our first event of 2023. We are kicking off 2023 by focusing on the topic of well-being in the workplace. You will hear from a panel of guest speakers about current trends, strategies to staying sane in a constantly evolving world, and answer questions from audience. Space is limited, so please register for this event at the bottom of this page.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"&gt;Our panelist include:&lt;/font&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;- &lt;strong&gt;Andrea Parks, Toula Yoga:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;em&gt;Andrea is the owner of Toula Family Yoga Studios and has been practicing and studying yoga since 1999 and has taught yoga &amp;amp; mindfulness since 2008 at many business, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, colleges and yoga studios locally and internationally. Andrea is also part-time faculty at Coe College where she teaches a Relaxation &amp;amp; Stress Reduction course for the department of Kinesiology and also teaches yoga for Mount Mercy University.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;-&lt;strong&gt; Zach Schmit, Covenant Workplace Solutions:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;Zach is the Head of Operations and Owner of Covenant Workplace Solutions, as well as a Certified Nutrition Coach and Certified Personal Trainer. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Public Relations from Coe College and has a professional background in sales, marketing, operations, and brand development. Zach is also an avid marathoner, member of the Marion-East Cedar Rapids Rotary, and a Corridor Business Journal 2022 Forty Under 40 award recipient.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;- &lt;strong&gt;Jennie Null, Tanager Place:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;i&gt;Jennie currently services as Director of the Meraki Institute of Learning at Tanager. In her role, Jennie provides professional development, support, and outreach for local, state, national, and international partners on all topics related to mental well-being and resilience.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;With ImpactCR, young professionals don&amp;rsquo;t just come to exchange business cards; they come to create opportunities for learning and development, support civic engagement and to cultivate the future business and community leaders of Cedar Rapids. For over 15 years, ImpactCR has aimed to empower young professionals to discover their &amp;ldquo;why&amp;rdquo; and provide them the tools to act on it and create a lasting, positive impact on their community.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Our vision is a dynamic, inclusive and diverse community where young professionals want to live, work and play. All events and programming are free of charge, and made possible by the generous sponsorships of our presenting sponsor Collins Aerospace and supporting sponsor Principal Financial.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8443</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2022 11:00:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Open Gallery Reception 2/2/2023 5:00 PM - 2/2/2023 7:00 PM</title><description>Open Gallery Reception at CSPS Hall on Thursday, February 2, 2023 @ 5pm.

Join us on Thursday, February 2nd from 5-7 pm for the opening of two new exhibits at CSPS Hall. Interdisciplinary artist Akwi Nji brings her audio-visual exhibit Enuf to the Main and Club Room Galleries. Enuf examines various contexts of belonging associated with identity, culture, spirituality, power, and concepts of home. Working with pure wool, silk, and cotton fabric, wool fibers, and thread Wool 'N' Work from fiber artist Kathryn Roe opens in the Commons Gallery. Both artists will be in attendance.</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8491</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:35:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Will You Be My Valentine Speed Dating Ages 25+ 2/4/2023 6:00 PM - 2/4/2023 8:00 PM</title><description>Held at the Hilton Garden Inn, come in your Valentine's best, grab a drink, and get ready for your mini-dates!

How does it work?

Each single will go on a series of mini-dates lasting about 4 minutes. After each date, you will have an opportunity to indicate on the card provided if there is a match. At the end of the event, The Heart Agency will collect all cards. If there is a mutual connection, The Heart Agency will do a formal email introduction of both parties, and the rest is history! (Information will only be shared if there is a mutual match).

What if you are nervous and don't know what to say? We got you! Icebreakers will be provided to help prevent the convo from stalling!

**Speed Dating will be divided up by age. Please specify below which age group. You can pick more than one.**

The price is $35. Includes one drink ticket.

Please sign up below. Thank you!</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8450</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:37:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fellow Pynins 2/5/2023 7:00 PM - 2/5/2023 </title><description>Fellow Pynins at CSPS Hall on Sunday, February 5, 2023 @ 7pm.

Fellow Pynins is an award winning contemporary folk duo with a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony and song craft. The live performance is a whimsically emotional escapade through the chasms of our, yes, feelings.  Dashed with spontaneous and clever banter, mirth and woe, you will probably cry and quite possibly laugh, a lot.  Wielding claw-hammer banjo, Irish bouzouki, mandolin, and acoustic guitar the duo sings predominantly original music as well as reworked traditional ballads gathered from their travels.

This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.

$15 Advance | $18 Door</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8492</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:35:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Harvest Bread - SW Ribbon Cutting 2/7/2023 11:00 AM - 2/7/2023 1:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;Come celebrate Great Harvest Bread&amp;#39;s expansion into the SW side of Cedar Rapids!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:11.0pt"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:&amp;quot;Cambria&amp;quot;,serif"&gt;&lt;span style="color:black"&gt;The Great Harvest bakery in Cedar Rapids is finally opening the long awaited Bakery/Caf&amp;eacute; on the Southwest side of town.&amp;nbsp; Local owners Dion and Laurel W.illiams are thrilled to bring their fresh bread, sweets and coffee to more Cedar Rapidians.&amp;nbsp; The Bakery/Caf&amp;eacute; is located at 3998 Westdale Pkwy SW on the floor level of the apartment building next to the Tru Hilton Hotel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8503</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2023 21:15:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Corridor Corporate Games Informational Webinar 2/7/2023 1:00 PM - 2/7/2023 1:30 PM</title><description>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. </description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8381</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:14:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids 2/8/2023 8:45 AM - 2/8/2023 10:00 AM</title><description>This Wednesday, we’ll hear from Eric West of Music League! Music League is a social platform wrapped around a game that changes how people discover, and rediscover, great music. It connects people to old (and new) friends while re-introducing them to their favorite (and soon-to-be favorite) brands &amp; artists.

Music League’s current business barriers are funding and time. Eric is seeking guidance on finding time to iterate and market the app, and attracting new users. The company hopes to generate revenue to afford to pay their founders and hire staff. Eric is also interested in input around seeking funding in order to sidestep the need for revenue and accelerate development of the app and the company’s other business objectives.</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8493</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:36:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER - Let's Get Down to Business: Developing a Culture of Crisis Readiness with Eileen Wixted &amp; Colleen Scholer 2/9/2023 8:00 AM - 2/9/2023 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;Join us as Colleen Scholer and Eileen&amp;nbsp;Wixted from Wixted &amp;amp; Company provide practical applications of crisis management strategies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;COVID-19 changed nearly every aspect of our world, including crisis communications. As companies and communicators had to deal with sharing the constant evolution of an unknown, many companies sharpened their crisis communication skills in real time. Now that the pandemic is part of our new normal, it is increasingly important to focus on creating a culture of crisis readiness. As we continue to navigate in a rapidly changing business environment, crisis planning and readiness skills are important to managing risks and protecting your organization&amp;rsquo;s brand. There are different types of crises - social media missteps, misconduct, violence, and social issues, and others which can have significant impact on your reputation. This session will use case studies and examples to explore crises in 2023, as well as outline how to begin developing a culture of crisis readiness focusing on issues identification and best communication practices for various stakeholders.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3 things you will take away from this session:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;1. Understand the new face and definition of crisis in 2023&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;2. Begin developing a crisis communication plan&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;3. Learn important elements in the first communication of any developing crisis&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:14px;"&gt;This event is for members of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Refer to our Membership Directory for a full list of members:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://web.cedarrapids.org/search"&gt;http://web.cedarrapids.org/search&lt;/a&gt;. If you&amp;#39;re interested in becoming a member, reach out to Membership Growth Specialist Anne Laugen at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="mailto:alaugen@cedarrapids.org"&gt;alaugen@cedarrapids.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8427</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:43:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pints &amp; Politics 2/9/2023 6:00 PM - 2/9/2023 7:30 PM</title><description>The Gazette has announced the return of Pints and Politics in 2023! Join The Gazette and partner Iowa Public Radio for a roundtable on all things politics. The latest developments in legislative session and the forecast for 2023. Bring a friend, grab a drink, and join in a night of all perspective politics.</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8494</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:36:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uno’s Promise Animal Rescue at Kerndt Brothers Bank 2/10/2023 11:00 AM - 2/10/2023 2:00 PM</title><description>Uno's Promise Animal Rescue will be onsite. Come out to see cute animals and hopefully take one home. www.unos-promise.com  </description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8488</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:48:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>James Armstrong 2/10/2023 8:00 PM - 2/10/2023 </title><description>James Armstrong at CSPS Hall on Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 8pm.

James Armstrong pays tribute to the past with the traditional blues and his unique songwriting skills. Using both slide and pick, James' guitar playing is some of the smoothest in the business.

This is a General Admission seated show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.

$25 Advance | $30 Door</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8495</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:36:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>My Bloody Valentine 2/11/2023 7:30 PM - 2/11/2023 </title><description>My Bloody Valentine presented by Nexus Entertainment Arts at CSPS Hall on Saturday, February 11, 2023 @ 7:30pm.

February 11th will be the most crazy fun event in town for Valentine's Day! Grab a date or come single. This is an event for EVERYONE. We are family. This will be one for the books!

Featuring giveaways, prizes, and special themed merch PLUS performances by Anti-Kingdom, Grave Corps, St. October, Guilty of Treason, KnuckleHead, and MORE!

This is a General Admission show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.

$12 Advance | $15 Door</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8496</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:37:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DeltaV Code 101 at the Ladd Library in the Opportunity Center 2/12/2023 9:00 AM - 2/12/2023 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Thinking about a new career in software development? Start here! In this one-day workshop, you&amp;rsquo;ll get a taste of a day in the life of a software developer. Code 101 is about learning what it looks like to be a software developer through a day-long immersive course for beginners that focuses on front-end web development technologies. Get a taste of the DeltaV learning experience, find out how websites are built, and code a webpage yourself using professional coding practices. Join us at the Opportunity Center in the Ladd Library. Your connection to learn, earn, and thrive. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact Student Services Director Melissa Silver at 319-214-5646 or melissa@newbo.co. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10803</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:28:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Million Dollar Quartet 2/14/2023 7:30 PM - 2/26/2023 </title><description>Million Dollar Quartet presented by Revival Theatre Company at CSPS Hall on Friday-Sunday, February 24-26, 2023 @ 2:30 or 7:30 pm (date dependent).

When an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary December night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations that is both poignant and funny.

This is a Reserved Seating show held in the theater of CSPS Hall. Doors will open 1 hour before showtime.

Tickets are $50-$55; $25 Student and Veteran tickets; $250 Cabaret Table of 4</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8497</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:37:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Is This Noncompete Enforceable? -Webinar- 2/16/2023 12:00 Noon - 2/16/2023 1:00 PM</title><description>$150.00
Thursday, February 16, 2023

12:00pm-1:00pm

Presented by Attorney Laura Folkerts.

Noncompete and non-solicitation agreements are standard tools for protecting confidential information, trade secrets, and relationships. This webinar will discuss the ever-changing landscape of restrictive covenants and essential considerations when using restrictive covenants in your workplace. We will address issues that arise when an employee leaves your organization and arise when you want to hire an individual subject to restrictive covenants with a previous employer.</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8489</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:48:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Increase Your Natural Resilience 2/16/2023 12:00 PM - 2/16/2023 1:00 PM</title><description>The secret to greater resilience is a regulated nervous system. When we are in control of our emotions and reactions, we create an environment that is calm and stable, in other words, safe. Safe workplaces are where managers and teams thrive, performing consistently and reliably at the top of their abilities.

Join Jennifer Zach and other business leaders to learn simple ways to generate feelings of safety, develop resilience in yourself and your team, and improve your mental and physical performance to tackle work and life stressors.
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8469</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:10:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>February BizMix Hosted by Mount Mercy University POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 23rd DUE TO WEATHER 2/16/2023 4:00 PM - 2/16/2023 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="background-color:#f1c40f;"&gt;THE BIZMIX ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 16 HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL&amp;nbsp;THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Please see &lt;a href="https://www.cedarrapids.org/events/detail/february-bizmix-hosted-by-mount-mercy-university/"&gt;that event date&lt;/a&gt; for more details.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8514</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:51:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DKW Art Gallery Artist Reception at the Lowe Center 2/16/2023 7:00 PM - 2/16/2023 8:00 PM</title><description>Through the grateful cooperation of the Marion Arts Council and the City of Marion, we are proud to announce that DKW will be showing at Lowe Center starting Feb 4th. All of our 15+ artists will be on exhibit with many new pieces being shown for the first time. Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 16th, 7-8 PM to come and meet our artists in a reception at Lowe. </description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8500</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:25:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SPT Theatre: Art &amp; Literature 2/17/2023 8:00 PM - 2/18/2023 </title><description>SPT Theatre: Art &amp; Literature at CSPS Hall on Friday and Saturday, February 17 and 18, 2023 @ 8pm.

SPT Theatre's Writers' Room concept has been selling out houses five times a season for 10 years now...so they must have struck the right chord!

Every couple of months this group of misfits and wacky fun-sters gets together in a room...a Writers' Room in fact...and writes a series of original comedy sketches (OK, sometimes they're poignant and maybe even a little heart warming but we won't admit to that). Anyway, out of this secular conclave of tumultuous tom-foolery will grow 15-20 theatrical pieces that, when wed to the magic of SPT's raucous rock and roll, makes for an evening of live entertainment unlike any other in Eastern Iowa.

The writers are (for the most part) also the actors in the show and are joined by guest actors, writers, musicians, poets and dancers drawn from our ridiculously talented arts community throughout each season.</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8498</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:37:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2023 2/17/2023 12:00 Midnight - 2/26/2023 12:00 Midnight</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Let your tastebuds travel through the ambiance of Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week&amp;#39;s best February 17&amp;nbsp;- 26! From top, local restaurants come brand new carry-out menus and carefully crafted dishes and cocktails prepared especially for you! Dine in&amp;nbsp; Cedar Rapids&amp;#39; most intensely flavorful season with Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;h2&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Announcing the 2023 Restaurant Lineup!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;30hop&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;951 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Black Sheep Social Club&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;600 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cedar Ridge Winery &amp;amp; Distillery&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;1441 Marak Rd NW, Swisher&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chophouse Downtown&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;411 1st Street SE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crosby&amp;rsquo;s&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;1028 3rd St SE Suite #1, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Dash Coffee Roasters&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;120 3rd Ave SW Ste 2, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Groundswell Caf&amp;eacute;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;201 3rd Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;La Cantina Bar N Grill&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;5400 Edgewood Road NE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lion Bridge Brewing Company&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;59 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lucky&amp;rsquo;s on 16th&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;86 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Midtown Reserve&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;319 7th St SE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Need Pizza&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;207 2nd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;O&amp;rsquo;s Grill&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;3911 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pedalers Fork&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;2010 Sylvia Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pub 217&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;217 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sacred Cow Tavern&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;1000 7th St SE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Class Act Restaurant&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Edison Pub and Eatery&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;475 Northland Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;the hip-stir&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;1120 7th Ave, Marion&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Map Room&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;416 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tic Toc&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;600 17th St NE, Cedar Rapids&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8445</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2023 09:07:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Linn County Master Gardeners Winter Gardening Fair 2/18/2023 8:00 AM - 2/18/2023 4: PM</title><description>Registration is now open for the 18th annual Winter Gardening Fair which will be held Saturday, February 18. Tuition is $59 for the all day event. Student rate is $30 for high school or college students. Lunch is included. You choose five from over 70 gardening workshops presented by Iowa gardening experts, including 38 classes taught by local Master Gardeners. Fifty of the 70 sessions will be brand new topics. A Seed Swap is new this year as well. Registration deadline is February 10, 2023. 
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/linn/winter-gardening-fair</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8451</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:25:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>DeltaV Mini Hiring Event 2/20/2023 4:00 PM - 2/20/2023 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us at the DeltaV Mini Hiring Event on February 20, 2024, from 4pm - 6pmat the Geonetric Cafe! This exciting event is exclusively open to DeltaV alumni and current students, providing a unique opportunity for networking and career exploration. We will serve hot cocoa with a variety of seasonal and toasty toppings. The DeltaV Mini Hiring Event brings together sponsors, employers, and students for invaluable face-to-face interactions.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=10802</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:26:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Business Breakfast 2/21/2023 7:30 AM - 2/21/2023 9:00 AM</title><description>The Gazette’s Business Breakfast returns in 2023 as an in–person community event! The Gazette and Presenting Sponsor Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance are proud to host this series that encourages business to business networking and across industry perspective on timely issues impacting Eastern Iowa.</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8499</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:38:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hiawatha Business Summit -Working 9 to 5 ????!! A Panel Discussion on Workforce Topics 2/21/2023 8:00 AM - 2/21/2023 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Join us for a panel discussion on &amp;quot;Working 9 to 5 ????!&amp;quot; and learn where businesses are at with talent attraction, remote hiring, inflationary impacts and culture/retention as the workforce remains top of mind for the business community. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p class="xx" style="margin:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Speakers:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
	&lt;li class="xx" style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-right:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Laura Seyfer-Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li class="xx" style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-right:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Deb Dirks and&amp;nbsp;Hollie Trenary&lt;span style="color:red"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;-Crystal Group&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li class="xx" style="margin-top:0in; margin-bottom:0in; margin-right:0in"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:16px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"&gt;Amy Lasack -Kirkwood Community College&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8471</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:38:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Live2Lead Leadership Conference 2/23/2023 7:50 AM - 2/23/2023 12:00 PM</title><description>The 9th annual Live2Lead Leadership Conference will be a rebroadcast event at Elmcrest Country Club, on Thursday, February 23, 2023.  The conference is hosted by leadership expert, John Maxwell and presented locally by ActionCOACH Heartland. 
 
Doors open at 7:30 am, Live2Lead begins at 7:50 am and concludes at Noon.  Tickets are $87 per person; early bird rates of $67 are available until February 5th and all tickets can be purchased online at L2LHeartland.com.
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8470</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2023 11:10:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>February BizMix - Hosted by Mount Mercy University 2/23/2023 4:00 PM - 2/23/2023 6:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Join us for the February BizMix&amp;nbsp;hosted by&amp;nbsp;Mt. Mercy University.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The event will be held at the CRST Graduate Center on location.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BizMix brings together area professionals and is hosted by a different member business each month.&amp;nbsp;This event provides EA members with increased opportunity for participation and connections.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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: &lt;a href="http://web.cedarrapids.org/search"&gt;http://web.cedarrapids.org/search&lt;/a&gt;. If you&amp;#39;re interested in becoming a member, reach out to our Membership Growth Specialist Anne Laugen&amp;nbsp;at alaugen@cedarrapids.org.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8439</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:26:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Professional Speed Networking at Craft'd 2/23/2023 4:30 PM - 2/23/2023 6:30 PM</title><description>What is Professional Speed Networking?
Come and join us to find out!
Are you an introvert afraid of networking but know you have to?
Are you someone who loves going to networking events, but you leave feeling like you only met a few people?
Are you tired of the same ol' type of networking and ready to make genuine connections?
We are here to help!
Imagine meeting 15 - 20 people in a fun, laid-back environment with no pressure of sales, the awkwardness of what to say next and no odd business card exchanges.
At each of our speed networking events, you'll be given a short amount of time to get to know your fellow networkers with prompted questions provided. If you wish to have more information about someone you connected with, we do the work for you. You will be provided with contact information for those who have attended.
Our goal is to help you make as many connections in as little time as possible by having the most fun. So let us help you reengage your inner extrovert!
P.S. No sales allowed. This is all about connection and networking.
What Now?
Our event will be held at Craft'd. So come after work, grab a drink, and get ready for speed networking!
Please sign up below. Thank you!</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8507</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 16:19:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Riverside Casino - Ribbon Cutting  2/23/2023 4:30 PM - 2/23/2023 </title><description>&lt;p&gt;Come celebrate the completion of Riverside&amp;#39;s Event Center&amp;#39;s remodel!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Riverside Casino &amp;amp; Golf Resort opened in 2006 as Iowa&amp;#39;s first land-based Casino, owned and operated by Iowa-Elite Casino resorts, LLC.&amp;nbsp; Our Event Center Ribbon Cutting ceremony celbrates a year - long complete remodel that included new - Everything! &amp;nbsp;If you are attending, please ensure you have your state issuded ID handy for accessing the gaming floor. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8511</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:02:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mark Weiser 2/23/2023 7:00 PM - 2/23/2023 8:00 PM</title><description>Artist Reception at Lowe Gallery showing 100 pieces of local art for homes and work by local artists. Meet 10+ artists. Metal, oil, acrylic, fabric and more. Discuss their work, explore commissions if you like. Discover the talent that Eastern Iowa has! This event was postponed from a previous date.</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8518</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 11:02:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HER Women of Achievement  2/24/2023 12:00 PM - 4/7/2023 </title><description>Every day, women are going above and beyond for the betterment of their family, their business, their community. Their motivation is not for praise or recognition, yet they are most deserving of an opportunity to share their story, and for others to let them know about the positive impact they have made to a community.

HER Women of Achievement is an annual program that recognizes the hard work, advocacy and influence of women throughout Eastern Iowa. From all industries and all positions, HER Women of Achievement is designed to tell the stories of women creating positive change for their community.

Nominations will be accepted at https://www.her.today/women-of-achievement/ from now through April 7th. Announcement of 2023 honorees will be announced late spring with community celebration plans to follow.

Direct questions to Brittany Barnhart at Brittany.Barnhart@thegazette.com or 319-241-8278.</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8524</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Policy on the Rocks 2/24/2023 4:30 PM - 2/24/2023 5:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Policy on the Rocks is a casual event that gives lawmakers and members the opportunity to network and discuss important issues in a relaxed environment.&amp;nbsp;These events are always held at an EA member restaurant or bar and have been a successful addition to our Public Policy events calendar since 2014.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This event is for members of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Refer to our Membership Directory for a full list of members:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://web.cedarrapids.org/search"&gt;http://web.cedarrapids.org/search&lt;/a&gt;. If you&amp;#39;re interested in becoming a member, reach out to Membership Growth Specialist Anne Laugen at &lt;a href="mailto:alaugen@cedarrapids.org"&gt;alaugen@cedarrapids.org&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><link>https://web.cedarrapids.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=8410</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 08:44:04 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>