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!

NYE Celebration featuring Rock of Ages at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort 12/31/2024 9:00 PM - 1/1/2025 12:15 AM

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:31:12 GMT

Join the hottest party site in Eastern Iowa with our Enchanted Forest New Year's Eve Celebration featuring Broadway's Rock of Ages Band.

The driving, music force that rocked Broadway and millions of fans in the ground-breaking musical ROCK OF AGES... This band of Rock Star musicians and lead singers from the original cast, electrified performances of the 5-time Tony Award nominated show for over seven years. And now they are available in a thrilling concert for everyone. With a serious commitment to playing great '80s rock hits the way they were meant to be played, these elite musicians and singers crush those songs in a concert performance that must be seen. THIS IS REAL ROCK by rock stars. THIS IS BROADWAY'S ROCK OF AGES BAND®. All the members were specifically selected, from popular rock bands, to bring a renewed life to the music and hits from many of the best bands of the 80's, including songs by Bon Jovi, Foreigner, Journey, Whitesnake, Poison, Joan Jett, Styx, Pat Benatar, Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, Quiet Riot and many more...ALL IN ONE EXCITING PERFORMANCE! In fact, the musicians in this band have also played with, or currently play with, many of these artists. The lead singers are well-known Broadway stars who have appeared around the world in celebrated productions and deliver lead vocals with the quality and energy that brings these concerts to whole new level.

Standing general admission tickets are $25 plus tax or purchase a seat at a table for $50 plus tax. An online/phone ticketing fee will be added to all purchases - this fee is waived when tickets are purchased in the Gift Shop. Tickets in the ADA section are for patrons with mobility disabilities and up to three companions. If companion seating is not available because the ADA section is sold out, RCGR will offer other seats as close as possible to the accessible seat, if available, at the purchase price of the other section. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 AM on Friday, October 25 in the Gift Shop, by calling 319-648-1234 or online at http://tickets.riversidecasinoandresort.com/.

Doors open at 8 PM for the 9:00 PM show. This show is open to 21+ only.

2025 LFS Alumni Dues 1/1/2025 - 4/15/2025

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:38:00 GMT

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Alumni membership dues directly funds the Youth LFS Program which allows area high school juniors to participate at no cost to them or their school. As an alum of the program, thank you for investing in the next generation of leaders in our community!

Alumni dues can be paid in 3 different ways:

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

**Alumni dues goes towards the calendar year within which it was paid, unless it is paid in November or December, when it will count for the following calendar year. While dues will be accepted at any time, payment is encouraged prior to, or by the end of, Q1 as the spring event in April is for dues-paying alumni only.

Click REGISTER to pay for alumni dues via credit card or contact Tyanna at tstephenson@cedarrapids.org if you would like an invoice or to pay by check.

Dues Paying Alumni Benefits Include:

Exclusive invite to the LFS Alumni Spring Event in April- only for dues paying Alumni
Continued networking opportunities - socially, professionally and personally
Reduced admission cost to LFS Annual Golf Outing in August
The warm, fuzzy feeling of giving back to the program and keeping it going for future generations

Friends of CR Parks Foundation "First Day Hike" 1/1/2025 10:00 AM - 1/1/2025 11:30 AM

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:53:23 GMT

Cedar Rapids Parks Foundation invites you to start your new year off right! Friends will meet at the trailhead just before the entrance to Old MacDonald's Farm at Bever Park. Following the short free family friendly hike, CRPF will host complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa for our trail guests! Sustainers will be eligible for a drawing for a family four pack of free Hawkeye Women's Basketball tickets (compliments of IHeart Media!)and a CRPF Merchandise Gift Basket! Drawing entrants must be Friends of CRPF Sustainers and present to win. Become a sustainer of CRPF at the hike and we'll throw your name into the drawing as well!

Learn more about becoming a Friends of CRPF sustainer here https://crparkfoundation.org/friends-of-parks/

Learn more about the event on the CRPF Facebook Events page https://www.facebook.com/share/VuQihWRtg9aPgGHD/

CoderDojo 1/4/2025 1:00 PM - 1/4/2025 3:00 PM

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:50:19 GMT

Perfect for kindergarten–5th graders with no STEM experience needed, this event lets kids explore coding, engineering, and more, with mentors guiding them at each station for a fun and creative learning experience.

Hands-On Stations for your Child to Enjoy:

Hour of Code: Engage in self-guided activities tailored to your coding comfort level. Activities include Scratch Block Programming, which allows you to easily build stories and games using “blocks” of code. You can also play Codecombat, an innovative live coding strategy game for beginners. Learn Python or JavaScript as you defeat ogres, solve mazes, and level up.
Turing Tumble: a logic puzzle where students work to solve problems using levers and marbles. It helps kids understand computer science concepts without computers! Create your own designs or work through the ‘challenge’ booklet for a little more structure to the play
Snap Circuits: Learn basic engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts using Snap Circuits! Snap Circuits use easy-to-connect components to assemble electronic circuits on a simple “rows-and-columns” base grid that you build functions like the printed circuit boards in most electronic products.
Microscopes: Kids can explore biology up close with a self-guided microscope with over 200 slides.
Drones: Kids can maneuver drones (with adult supervision) around obstacle courses.
Register here: https://newbo.co/event/coderdojo-newboco-january/

Iowa Corporate Games Informational Webinar 1/8/2025 10:00 AM - 1/8/2025 11:00 AM

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:13:27 GMT

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. 2025 will be the seventh year of this annual event.

There are over twenty 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.

Registration for the 2025 Corridor Corporate Games is now open.

Interested in participating in the 2025 Corporate Games? CLICK HERE to register for our January Webinar! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9417338650041/WN_n1n9mZ_RS5WWt8NTObHIxw

Let's Get Down to Business: Productivity & Technology in 2025 1/9/2025 8:00 AM - 1/9/2025 9:00 AM

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:12:28 GMT

As we move into 2025, the landscape of productivity and technology is evolving faster than ever, with artificial intelligence leading the charge. In this talk, Joshua McNary, a business technologist specializing in helping small and medium-sized businesses work smarter, will explore how modern tools are reshaping the way we work.

You’ll learn practical strategies to streamline workflows, reduce overwhelm, and focus on what truly matters—whether you’re managing your personal workload or leading a team. Drawing from frameworks like Getting Things Done (GTD) and real-world applications of tech including AI, this interactive session will include a hands-on exercise to help you assess your current systems and identify opportunities for improvement.

Key Takeaways:

Discover strategies for organizing and prioritizing tasks to reduce overwhelm and stay focused.
Explore how AI is transforming productivity tools and reshaping the future of work.
Learn how to simplify your workflows and automate repetitive tasks to save time.

Attendees will participate in a guided exercise to reflect on their current productivity systems, identify areas for improvement, and walk away with actionable tools to make 2025 their most productive year yet!

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.

Cancer Walk 1/11/2025 10:00 AM - 1/11/2025 12:00 Noon

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:17:32 GMT

Join the American Cancer Society for the Cancer Walk at Lindale Mall on January 11th. Walkers and Volunteers will come together to raise awareness of reducing cancer risk and to honor cancer survivors.

January BizMix Hosted by Cedar Rapids Kernels 1/16/2025 4:00 PM - 1/16/2025 6:00 PM

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:23:11 GMT

Join us for the January BizMix hosted by Cedar Rapids Kernels in their new Annex located in the lower parking lot of the stadium.

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

Dolly Parton's Birthday Party 1/18/2025 10:00 AM - 1/18/2025 12:00 Noon

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:27:38 GMT

Join the Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation for a birthday celebration in honor of Dolly Parton!

Everyone is welcome to drop-in and enjoy family-friendly activities throughout the morning. Grown-ups can enroll their child(ren) under 5 to be part of our local Dolly Parton's Imagination Library free book gifting program.

10:15 am – Welcome and sing Happy Birthday to Dolly

10:30 am – Story Time

11:00 am – Dance Party

11:30 am – Story Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Children’s book sale by Friends of the Cedar Rapids Public Library - $1 per book

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor: Bankers Trust

Don't miss this joyful celebration of literacy, music, and community!

Economic Alliance Annual Meeting 1/28/2025 11:30 AM - 1/28/2025 1:00 PM

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:15:57 GMT

The Annual Meeting is the Economic Alliance's signature event. 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 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $75 for individual or $750 for a table of 10.

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.