Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Events Newswire

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!

Summer Lovin' Speed Dating & Mixer 7/1/2024 5:00 PM - 7/1/2024 9:00 PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:16:32 GMT

Held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Rapids, come grab a drink and prepare for your mini-dates and some mixin!

How does it work?

Each single will go on a series of mini-dates lasting about 3-4 minutes. After each date, you will have an opportunity to indicate on the sheet provided if there is a match. At the end of the event, The Heart Agency will collect all sheets. 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!

When you are done with your speed dating, join other singles at the bar for some more conversation and connection!

Speed Dating & Mixer - $45 (includes drink ticket)

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Where: Hilton Garden-Inn

4640 N River Blvd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411

Ages: 30+

When: Saturday, July 20th

Time: SPEED DATING 5PM-7:30PM | MIXER 7:30PM-9PM

**If you have already attended one of our events in the past, you already have an account with us. Please register by emailing us at info@theheartagency.com. Thank you!**

You'll be prompted to pay once your form is completed. Please note, there will be NO REFUNDS issued. We appreciate your understanding!

Full Moon Hike 7/1/2024 8:30 PM - 7/1/2024 9:30 PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:27:56 GMT

Lace up your hiking shoes and venture out at dusk to join a small group of adventurers for a guided night hike. The ICNC prairie and woodland trails will be lit by the light of the full moon, but you'll also want to bring a flashlight or headlamp, just in case of cloud cover. Encounters with wildlife are sure to occur! Hikers should dress for the weather. Children are welcome, including babies in carriers. (Strollers not recommended). Friendly dogs on leashes are also welcome. Fee: $5 Members $10 Nonmembers. Pre-registration is required.

Full Moon Hike 7/1/2024 8:30 PM - 7/1/2024 9:30 PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:28:22 GMT

Business Breakfast Series 7/9/2024 7:30 AM - 7/9/2024 9:00 AM

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:42:47 GMT

The Gazette’s Business Breakfast Series is an in-person gathering of business and community leaders from across industries that come together to talk about important issues impacting the workforce and other elements of our regional economy.

Join The Gazette, Presenting Sponsor Greater Iowa City, and Supporting Sponsor Better Business Bureau for breakfast, networking, and discussion from a panel of industry leaders on How is inflation affecting the local economy?

Inflation has been in the news a lot in the past 18 months, but what impact is it having on our local economy? We'll talk about local impacts being felt in retail, financial, real estate, and other sectors and discuss how businesses and consumers are navigating the challenges.

The panelists joining us for this event include:

Chip Reeves - Chief Executive Officer of MidWest One
Jennifer Bennett - President and Chief Executive Officer of Shive-Hattery
Ying Sa - Chief Executive Officer of Community CPA

The panelists will chat about this topic in a panel discussion and answer questions. Pre-registration is appreciated and tickets include a light breakfast. Enjoy networking for the first half-hour.

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 9 from 8 AM to 9 AM. Doors will open at 7:30 AM.

Location: Merge Iowa City- 136 S. Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Tickets: $5.50 register ahead or at the door.

Let's Get Down to Business: Stop Killing Accountability with Slingshot 25's Jackie Pelland 7/11/2024 8:00 AM - 7/11/2024 9:00 AM

Thu, 09 May 2024 08:26:21 GMT

Registration full? Email Rebecca to ask to be put on the waitlist if there is an opening.

Join us for a morning with Jackie Pelland from Slingshot 25. This talk tells the fascinating story of why the simple concept of accountability is so hard to achieve. You will discover the top ways leaders kill accountability and how you can stop these behaviors from undermining your effectiveness as a leader.

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.

Golf Cart Tours 7/11/2024 1:00 PM - 7/11/2024 3:00 PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:35:36 GMT

See Indian Creek property in a whole new way!

Have a seat in our quiet, electric golf cart as we tour prairies east of the nature center in style. Other routes/stops on this one-hour journey will include a stop at the blue bridge, peek inside the lower level of the old barn and drive through the sycamore and bluebird trails. We will provide the golf cart and the driver, you provide up to five people interested in a relaxing drive through our property.

A two hour option is also available. The two hour version will do all of the above and stop to view of the confluence of the Cedar River and Indian Creek, two wetlands and an optional stop for a picnic lunch (please bring your own). $12/person/hour (minimum of 2 people) or $60/hour for a private tour (up to 5 people).

CVHFH 11th Annual Bags For A Build Bags Tournament 7/13/2024 11:00 AM - 7/13/2024 4:00 PM

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:59:56 GMT

Help make a difference in the lives of families in our community. Join us at Sag Wagon on Saturday, July 13 for our eleventh annual Bags For A Build bags tournament. There will be cash prizes, a live DJ, paddle raffle, and food and drink available for purchase. $30 per team. Check-in begins at 10 AM and the tournament gets underway at 11 AM.

Proceeds go toward safe, decent, and affordable housing in Linn and Benton counties. Please visit BagsForABuild.com to register or become a sponsor.

Monarch Fest 7/13/2024 10:00 AM - 7/13/2024 2:00 PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:35:30 GMT

Celebrate Monarch Butterflies and their importance to our natural world! Enjoy crafts and hands-on educational activities including monarch releases and caterpillar adoptions (one per family) while supplies last.* must register for your caterpillar BEFORE the event). Local monarch experts will talk about conservation issues and planting pollinator-friendly landscapes. Free. *Must register for your caterpillar BEFORE the event and have your own supply of milkweed

College Community School District Summer Job Fair 7/15/2024 5:00 PM - 7/15/2024 7:00 PM

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:58:29 GMT

The College Community School District is hosting a job fair on Monday, July 15 from 5pm to 7pm at Prairie High School. Department directors across the district will be available to meet candidates interested in applying for support roles. Attendees will learn about open positions and perks of working at Prairie.

Additionally, there will be computer stations set up and human resources staff to assist in the application process.

Which department directors will be there and what positions are they looking to fill?

Building Principals and Executive Director of Special Education
- Looking for: Special Education Paraprofessionals
Transportation
- Looking for: Bus Drivers, Bus Aide and Transportation Mechanic
Early Childhood Center
- Looking for: Lead and Assistant Teachers (Infant, Toddler, School Age)
Maintenance Department
- Looking for: Groundskeeper and Maintenance Worker
Food and Nutrition
- Looking for: Cooks
Custodian Services
- Looking for: Custodians

Marion BizMix - Fiesta Block Party! 7/18/2024 5:00 PM - 7/18/2024 7:00 PM

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:34:51 GMT

BizMix brings together area professionals for an evening of casual networking over complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails and is hosted by a different member business each month. This event provides EA members with increased opportunity for participation and connections.

Please join us for our 27th annual BizMix on July 18th from 5-7 p.m. in the Marion Uptown Artway behind Brick Alley Pub and

Free entry, margaritas, beer, salsa music and catering by Carlos O'Kelly's!

Visit www.marioncc.org for details. Rain date is July 25th.

Thanks to Martin Gardner Architecture, Farmers State Bank, and Carlos O'Kelly's!

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.

Iowa Flowers Fest 7/19/2024 - 8/4/2024

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 15:20:22 GMT

$16.95+tax / person 3 & older.

Dates & Hours:

July 19 - August 4

Fridays 4-9pm

Saturdays 2-9pm

Sundays 12-6pm

(Monday-Thursday Closed)

SPECIAL EVENTS

July 19th & July 20th: BLOOMS & BALLOONS - come for the flowers, stay for the balloon glow when it gets dark!(weather & wind speed dependent)

July 26th & 27th: FLOWER YOGA - yoga in the flowers at 6pm each evening with Sweet Life Yoga!

Thursday, August 1st: FLOWERS & FIREFLIES DATE NIGHT

This is a separate ticketed special event starting at 6pm. Live music by John Till! Visit our website to get your tickets available soon!

August 2nd, 3rd, & 4th: BLOOMS & BUTTERFLIES - purchase your very own butterfly to release into the flowers!

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

Friday, July 19th - Jonas Woodstock

Saturday, July 20th - Marques Morel

Sunday, July 21st - Marques Morel

Friday, July 26th - J. Jeffrey Messerole

Saturday, July 27th - Fox Hill Troubadours

Sunday, July 28th - Luke Fox

Friday, August 2nd - Bryce Janey

Saturday, August 3rd - Gup & Company

Sunday, August 4th - Ryne Doughty

Look forward to...

-Insta-worthy wine slushy flights & specialty drinks

-Acres of zinnias, sunflowers, & cosmos

-U-pick flower buckets & vases

-Live tunes starting at 6pm Fridays / Saturdays & 3pm on Sundays

-Tons of amazing photo ops

-Delectable treats & eats

-Farm animals & peacocks

-Butterfly Garden

-Wine & Beer Gardens

-Tons of farm fun attractions

& so much more!

FLASH SALE starting July 8th at 8am!

Need A Pizza & Beer Run 7/21/2024 10:00 AM - 7/21/2024 1:00 PM

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:33:26 GMT

OBJECTIVE: EAT A SLICE OF NEED PIZZA, RUN 1/2 MILE--DRINK A PINT OF BEER, RUN ANOTHER 1/2 MILE TO THE FINISH!!! Vegan and gluten free options available!

N/A beer will be available for racers and new this year- fruited water for the under 21 & kid's race.

This family friendly pizza and beer 1-mile race is put on by the PR Foundation. The PRFoundation created this charitable sports run to support the community of the greater Cedar Rapids area.

Even though the PR Foundation was founded by Robert Kabakoff of Chicago and "Panini" Pete Blohme of Alabama, they feel wherever there is an event that their cause can support, that money can be used in the community! PR Foundation board member and Need Pizza co-owner, Bob Wagner along with Meg McMullen PR Foundation board member are spearheading the organization of the event.

Full Moon Night Hike 7/21/2024 8:30 PM - 7/21/2024 9:30 PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:35:43 GMT

Parents and their children from birth to school age are invited to join the Cedar Rapids Hike It Baby chapter for a family-friendly hike at the Nature Center! Hike It Baby is a national non-profit organization that offers new parents an opportunity to connect and get into nature with their young children. Dress appropriately for the weather, as we will be outdoors for the full hour. Baby carriers and all-terrain strollers are welcome, but strollers are not suitable for all trails. Feel free to pack a lunch to enjoy with the group on the Patio afterwards! Free for Hike It Baby members, $5 per adult for non-members. All children are free. Pre-registration is required.

Meet Our Animals 7/21/2024 12:00 Noon - 7/21/2024 2:00 PM

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:35:22 GMT

Step inside Indian Creek Nature Center to view and touch some of our resident animals! A staff member will be present to show visitors the animals up close and help answer your questions. Come and go at your leisure as there will not be a formal program. Fee: $2/person, registration is optional.

Microsoft Copilot Briefing 7/22/2024 11:00 AM - 7/22/2024 12:00 Noon

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:33:44 GMT

Join us for a Free 60 Minute Briefing and learn the benefits of Copilot.

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is an AI-powered productivity tool designed to enhance the capabilities of Microsoft 365 applications. It integrates large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 with Microsoft Graph and the suite of Microsoft 365 apps, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Here’s what it offers:

Intelligent Assistance: Provides real-time help with creating, editing, and communicating within your documents and conversations.
Seamless Integration: Works across various Microsoft 365 apps, supporting users in the context of their work.
Productivity Enhancement: Coordinates LLMs, content in Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft 365 apps to boost creativity, productivity, and skills.
Features Across Apps: Offers features like drafting documents in Word, creating presentations in PowerPoint, analyzing data in Excel, summarizing email threads in Outlook, and more.

Register Below

Monday, July 22^nd at 11:00 AM

Microsoft Copilot Briefing 7/23/2024 1:00 PM - 7/23/2024 2:00 PM

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:33:42 GMT

Join us for a Free 60 Minute Briefing and learn the benefits of Copilot.

Intelligent Assistance: Provides real-time help with creating, editing, and communicating within your documents and conversations.
Seamless Integration: Works across various Microsoft 365 apps, supporting users in the context of their work.
Productivity Enhancement: Coordinates LLMs, content in Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft 365 apps to boost creativity, productivity, and skills.
Features Across Apps: Offers features like drafting documents in Word, creating presentations in PowerPoint, analyzing data in Excel, summarizing email threads in Outlook, and more.

Register Below

Tuesday, July 23^rd at 1:00 PM

Microsoft Copilot Briefing 7/24/2024 11:00 AM - 7/24/2024 12:00 Noon

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:33:37 GMT

Join us for a Free 60 Minute Briefing and learn the benefits of Copilot.

Intelligent Assistance: Provides real-time help with creating, editing, and communicating within your documents and conversations.
Seamless Integration: Works across various Microsoft 365 apps, supporting users in the context of their work.
Productivity Enhancement: Coordinates LLMs, content in Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft 365 apps to boost creativity, productivity, and skills.
Features Across Apps: Offers features like drafting documents in Word, creating presentations in PowerPoint, analyzing data in Excel, summarizing email threads in Outlook, and more.

Register Below

Wednesday, July 24^th at 11:00 AM

Microsoft Copilot Briefing 7/25/2024 1:00 PM - 7/25/2024 2:00 PM

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:33:31 GMT

Join us for a Free 60 Minute Briefing and learn the benefits of Copilot.

Intelligent Assistance: Provides real-time help with creating, editing, and communicating within your documents and conversations.
Seamless Integration: Works across various Microsoft 365 apps, supporting users in the context of their work.
Productivity Enhancement: Coordinates LLMs, content in Microsoft Graph, and Microsoft 365 apps to boost creativity, productivity, and skills.
Features Across Apps: Offers features like drafting documents in Word, creating presentations in PowerPoint, analyzing data in Excel, summarizing email threads in Outlook, and more.

Register Below

Thursday, July 25^th at 1:00 PM

Radost Puppet Theatre Show & Workshops - The Goat 7/26/2024 10:00 AM - 7/26/2024 12:00 Noon

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:39:40 GMT

Go for the Gold! – Bankers Advertising Tru Art’s Trade Show and Tour 7/31/2024 10:30 AM - 7/31/2024 1:30 PM

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:45:42 GMT

Go for the Gold! – Bankers Advertising Tru Art’s Trade Show and Tour: July 31, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm at 2800 Highway 6 East, Iowa City, IA 52240. Bankers Advertising and Tru Art are hosting a customer show. Join us for a tour of our facility and a special trade show with an extensive selection of print and product ideas in one fun event! Explore hundreds of promotional. FREE LUNCH: County Line BBQ and Boulevard Grill will have food trucks for guests to enjoy. The event is free to attend. Lunch will be provided.