Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Events Newswire

2024 LFS Project at the Farm 1/24/2024 8:00 AM - 4/26/2024 3:00 PM

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:45:37 GMT

Help support LFS Class of 2024 by donating to their class project that will help Feed Iowa First farm and their mission of combating food insecurities!

The Feed Iowa First farm is transitioning from an open field to specialty crop production, which commenced in the spring of 2023 and is the primary location for culturally relevant food production in Eastern Iowa. In 2023, tens of thousands of pounds were produced.

This project to transition the field would expand facilities on the farm to build a wash and pack shed that is Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certifiable and would allow emerging farmers a designated on-site space to wash and sanitize products properly. It will include three large tanks for a triple dunk washing system, a large sink to wash and sanitize bins, a spray-down table, and a stainless-steel table for packing.

*Sponsorship Levels & Benefits Packet

Click "Register for this Event" to make a donation or select a sponsorship level

Questions: Contact project chair, Cindy Stier at cstier82@gmail.com

Cedar Valley Veterans Network 4/3/2024 5:30 PM - 4/3/2024 8:30 PM

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:49:48 GMT

The Cedar Valley Veterans Network provides space where unemployed and under-employed veterans and their spouses can connect with community businesses and organizations to facilitate employment conversations. All area employers, veterans and spouses are invited to attend!

LFS Spring Alumni Lunch 4/3/2024 11:30 AM - 4/3/2024 1:00 PM

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:05:03 GMT

Join members from the LFS Advisory Board, program Alumni and LFS Class of 2012 graduate Aaron-Marie Thoms for a lunch and learn at the downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library. Aaron-Marie will reignite your excitement for LFS and inspire you to connect with other alums and utilize your LFS "superpowers"! The program will include time for networking, introductions from the Board, lunch, Aaron Marie's presentation will go from 11:30-12:30, with open networking from 12:30-1:00.

Registration is free!

This event is for current LFS dues-paying Alumni only. This includes 1 year 2024 payments, 3-year payments that are still active and Lifetime. If you haven't paid your 2024 dues and would like to attend this event, you can do so HERE or if you have questions about your status please contact Rebecca Sullens.

Siren Wednesday: Fun Not Fancy Foodie Crawl 4/3/2024 5:30 PM - 4/3/2024 8:00 PM

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:54:23 GMT

Join ImpactCR for a lively night in downtown CR for a Fun Not Fancy Foodie Crawl. We will be hitting 4 of the Fun Not Fancy restaurants in Downtown: Cliff's Dive Bar & Grill, Bricks, Taco Gato and Local Pour. Registration is $20 for this foodie crawl and will include exclusive menu items, fun mocktails & cocktails along with great conversations and unforgettable connections.Space is limited, so please register ahead of time.

What's on the menu, you ask? Check it out!

Cliff's Dive Bar will feature Buffalo Chicken Dip with soft pretzels and mini quesadillas
Bricks will have wings & wontons (YUM!)
Taco Gato is bringing out their salsa flights with their new jalapeno popper dip!
LP will be rolling out pretzel app and a chorizo & kale dip with sweet corn chow chow.

With ImpactCR, young professionals don’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 the Cedar Rapids Metro. ImpactCR aims to empower young professionals to discover their “why” and provide them with the tools to create a lasting, positive impact on their community and in life. We're open to all industries, skill sets, and specialties. Our goal is to build a vibrant, inclusive community that's not just about work but about living and playing too.

Risk Management: Preventing Retaliation Complaints 4/4/2024 12:00 PM - 4/4/2024 1:00 PM

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:01:30 GMT

Presented by Attorney Laura Folkerts. For the past five years, over half of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charges involved a retaliation complaint. Join Attorney Laura Folkerts for a conversation on risk management and how to avoid becoming part of that statistic. Attendees will receive certificates for 1.0 CLE & PDC Credits.

2024 Arc March 4/6/2024 8:00 AM - 4/6/2024 10:00 AM

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:42:15 GMT

We are walking once again in support of our Arc participants and their families. Our 1st goal is to raise $42,000 to help bridge funding gaps in our programs and services. Our 2nd goal is to fill Lindale Mall with enthusiastic friends and supporters as we continue to raise awareness about intellectual and developmental disabilities. Invite your friends, family and co-workers to walk with you.

Thank you for your ongoing support of The Arc March. Become part of our advocacy team and help us celebrate the abilities in all of us!

Bunny Bash 4/6/2024 10:00 AM - 4/6/2024 5:00 PM

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:56:39 GMT

Hop into Spring at Bloomsbury Farm's Bunny Bash! Event Dates and Hours: March 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 AND April 6 : 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit with the Bloomsbury Bunny, hold baby bunnies and chicks, enjoy farm fun attractions, and more! *Everyone 3 and older will need a farm pass, 2 and under are free.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt 4/6/2024 5:00 PM - 4/6/2024 9:00 PM

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:18:33 GMT

This adult-only event is the perfect opportunity to grab your friends, grab a drink, channel your inner child, and have some Easter fun!

**Reservations are required for this event** **Must be 21 or older to attend**

Find tickets online here! --> https://bloomsburyfarm.ticketspice.com/2024-adult-easter-egg-hunt

Maximizing Energy Rebates: A Nonresidential Energy Solutions Overview 4/9/2024 11:00 AM - 4/9/2024 1:00 PM

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:52:50 GMT

You are invited to join Baker Group for a Lunch 'n' Learn session tailored to our Service Agreement clients, Facility Managers, and Building Owners looking to maximize energy savings while leveraging available incentives and rebates made available by Alliant Energy.

Bridgehaven FUNdraiser 4/9/2024 4:00 PM - 4/9/2024 7:00 PM

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 12:53:39 GMT

Join us for a delightful evening at The Funky Zebras Cedar Rapids for Bridgehaven's FUNdraiser event! Sip on delightful beverages and nibble on tasty treats while you browse the latest spring arrivals. Plus, feel good knowing that 20% of all sales will be donated to Bridgehaven, supporting their incredible work in the community. Don't miss out on the opportunity to shop for a cause! See you there from 4 to 7 pm!

Not able to make it to the event? No worries! Shop with us online on April 9th with code "BRIDGEHAVEN" at checkout to support the fundraiser! https://thefunkyzebrascr.com

**Any online orders that do not use code "BRIDGEHAVEN" at checkout will not go towards the fundraiser. Code valid from 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM on April 9, 2024. **

Check out the event on Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/BridgehavenFUNdraiser

Let's Get Down to Business: Favoring Feedback with Brenda Meeker, Elevate Consulting 4/11/2024 8:00 AM - 4/11/2024 9:00 AM

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:24:57 GMT

Favoring Feedback: Embracing Conversations to Move Us Forward

Join Brenda Meeker with Elevate Consulting, LLC for a talk on how to make feedback conversation meaningful for employees, teams, and supervisors.

During this workshop you will learn how to:

Utilize feedback to raise awareness and impact personal and organizational progress
Apply a feedback model to conversationalize giving constructive and positive feedback
Recognize aspects of company culture that can foster an environment of providing feedback to everyone

Brenda Meeker is passionate about supporting others in their personal and professional growth. As owner and president of Elevate Consulting, LLC, she provides learning and development, HR, and project-based solutions to meet organizational and employee development needs. Brenda has experience in training and meeting facilitation, human resources, managing projects and events, and developing communication plans and messages. Brenda earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, and an MBA from Drake University in Des Moines.

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.

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

Inclusive ICR Coalition Meeting 4/17/2024 8:30 AM - 4/17/2024 10:00 AM

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 12:40:57 GMT

The topic for this meeting is "Why DEI Matters for Nonprofit Organizations".

We have invited several local non-profit leaders from our region to join us for this month's coalition meeting. They will discuss the work they are doing in the DEI space and the impacts both internally and externally. They will speak about internal factors like staffing that reflects the communities served to ensuring your board understands the complexities of the issues your organization is working to improve. They will also discuss external factors like donors and educating the larger community on the needs of the communities being served.

Panelists:

John Boller, Executive Director, Coralville Food Pantry
Danielle Rocca, VP of Administration, Four Oaks Family & Children’s Services (Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Marion, Des Moines, Independence, and Iowa City)
Janice Binder, Staff Attorney, Lavendar Legal Center (Cedar Rapids)

This meeting is a virtual event. The link for the event will be sent in your confirmation email after you register. Please be sure to add this event to your calendar.

An Inclusive ICR meeting is a space to host complex, solution-focused discussion among members. The common thread we have as a coalition is the belief that diversity, equity and inclusion should be a top priority for the region, fueling benefit for our current and future workforce. We meet, explore and build on idea with a platform where all voices to be present, heard, and respected.

If you have any questions or need help with registering, please contact: economicalliance@cedarrapids.org.

For more information about Inclusive ICR, visit their website.

April BizMix Hosted by Dostal Catering Service 4/18/2024 4:00 PM - 4/18/2024 6:00 PM

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:44:27 GMT

Join us for the April BizMix hosted by Dostal Catering Service.

Join us from 4:00 to 6:00 to meet your business peers and connect with new members of our communities.

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.

If you'd like to save the event to your calendar, a calendar invite will be sent in the post-registration email. Registration is not required.

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:https://www.cedarrapids.org/membership/directory/. If you're interested in becoming a member, reach out to our Membership Growth Specialist Anne Laugen at alaugen@cedarrapids.org

Introductory Offer: Prime IV 4/19/2024 - 1/1/2025

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:59:58 GMT

call or come in to claim our $85 VIP Introductory Voucher ($144 value!).

Your VIP Introductory Voucher includes VIP Lounge Access with Massage Chair or Oxygen Therapy (a $30 value), a Primary IV (a $99 value), and a Vitamin Consultation by one of our IV specialists (a $25 value)because I think you are going to be blown away by the benefits of Injections and IV Therapy.

Our goal at Prime IV Cedar Rapids is to help you to feel better, look better, and perform better.

I don’t want you to miss out on this opportunity, so book a time to come see us by calling or texting us today at 319-393-3361 or book online here

Curious what IV Therapy can do for you? Here are some of the things IV Therapy may help you with:

Anti-Aging
Weight Loss
Immune System
Regulate Sleep, Mood, and Appetite
Detoxify Your Body
Recover Faster
Increased Memory & Focus
And Much More!

It really is amazing what your body can do when it is properly hydrated and vitamin optimized!

Evening of Light 4/19/2024 5:00 PM - 4/19/2024 8:15 PM

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:53:52 GMT

The Evening and Luncheon of Light unites the survivors we serve with community members like yourself. We invite you to sponsor this empowering event. By supporting Riverview Center’s Evening/Luncheon of Light, you help survivors get the advocacy, support, and counseling they need, while also increasing your brand awareness and community goodwill for your organization.

$100 per ticket
All proceeds benefit Riverview Center, providing 100% free and
confidential services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

Business Startup Speaker Series: Sales 101 with David Tominsky and Sue Sorensen 4/23/2024 8:30 AM - 4/23/2024 10:00 AM

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:14:06 GMT

Session Learning Objectives: Learn essential sales techniques and strategies to drive revenue growth. Topics covered include understanding the sales process, effective communication, building trust, overcoming obstacles, and closing deals. Led by experienced sales professionals, this interactive session offers practical exercises and real-life examples. Unlock the key strategies to elevate your sales efforts and propel your business forward.

About the Featured Speakers:

Suzanne Sorensen has worked for over 30 years in the financial industry, most recently as a Vice President/commercial loan officer specializing in SBA loans. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Health Center of Southeast Iowa, the Burlington Area YMCA/YWCA, and the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. She also serves as President of the Burlington Notre Dame Foundation, Past Chair of Grow Greater Burlington (Economic Development), and as Allocation Chair for United Way of Southeast Iowa. She is currently the owner/operator of The Grange Public House & Brewery in Mount Pleasant, IA. Ms. Sorensen served as Treasurer of The Board until her transition as the first Executive Director of the newly formed Belle Center, Inc., a non-profit organization on the prior Iowa Wesleyan University campus in Mount Pleasant, IA.

David Tominsky is an entrepreneur and community builder based in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Tominsky has over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition and founded a technical recruiting company before leading the Iowa Startup Accelerator. He was the Chief Relationship Officer at NewBoCo, where he led their technical and creative services team building products and prototypes for startups. Tominsky serves as a Partner at Novy and oversees the Ideation and Validation stages.

1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids: Koopman Partners 4/24/2024 8:30 AM - 4/24/2024 10:00 AM

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:24:23 GMT

Sean Koopman, managing partner of Koopman Partners, a contrarian investment partnership, will share information about the business and how it works.

Flock to the Flights Pub Crawl Fundraiser 4/25/2024 4:00 PM - 4/25/2024 8:00 PM

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:39:31 GMT

Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation.

Pubcrawlers can purchase a $20 official FTTF Pubcrawl Patch from any CRPF team member at the event to be eligible for games, prizes and giveaways!

Schedule:

Clock House: 4-4:30PM (Park and packet pick up location)

Iowa Brewing Company: 4:15-5:15PM

Big Grove: 5:30-6:45PM

Clock House Brewery: 7:00-8:00PM

Check out our Facebook event for more information: https://fb.me/e/1ctO14GZb

Net proceeds support sustainability projects in CR Parks.