Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Events Newswire

ImpactCR: Make Your Mark 11/11/2026 6:00 PM - 11/11/2026 8:30 PM

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:26:44 GMT

We are putting the finishing touches on this event. Stay tuned for details.

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.

Brunch & Learn Workshop: The Path to Enough for Courageous Leaders 11/12/2026 8:30 AM - 11/12/2026 10:00 AM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:06:17 GMT

In a culture that rewards constant striving, courageous leadership begins by redefining what’s enough. This reflective and practical workshop invites leaders to release the pressure to prove, and to reconnect with grounded confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Rooted in our core value of Live with Courage, this experience helps leaders shift from doing more to being more — creating the freedom to lead with authenticity, self-trust, and intention.

What You’ll Experience & Take Away:

A clear understanding of what “enough” means personally and professionally
Insight into the cost of overstriving
Tools to reset internal narratives that drive exhaustion or self-doubt, replacing them with empowering, grounded perspectives
Practical strategies to model “enoughness” in team culture
Space to define what courageous, sustainable leadership looks like for you

Who It’s For: Leaders, professionals, and changemakers ready to trade perfection for presence and lead from a place of courage, balance, and authenticity.

Our Sponsor for the Day

A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, for their generous support and exclusive sponsorship of our 2026 in-person Brunch & Learns.

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust has been a longtime partner and champion of The Restoration Project and the communities we serve. At CRBT, they believe that a company thrives when its community thrives. This belief is reflected in their commitment to giving back through volunteering at local events, participating in community organizations, funding scholarships and donations, and supporting mission-driven programming like the Brunch & Learns we host at The Restoration Project.

We are deeply grateful to our friends at Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust for investing in leaders, connection, and community, and for helping make these meaningful gatherings possible in 2026.

This event will take place at Indian Creek Nature Center and requires pre-registration. To register for this event, use this link.

Brunch & Learn Workshop: The Path to Enough for Courageous Leaders 11/12/2026 8:30 AM - 11/12/2026 10:00 AM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:06:28 GMT

Rooted in our core value of Live with Courage, this experience helps leaders shift from doing more to being more — creating the freedom to lead with authenticity, self-trust, and intention.

What You’ll Experience & Take Away:

A clear understanding of what “enough” means personally and professionally
Insight into the cost of overstriving
Tools to reset internal narratives that drive exhaustion or self-doubt, replacing them with empowering, grounded perspectives
Practical strategies to model “enoughness” in team culture
Space to define what courageous, sustainable leadership looks like for you

Who It’s For: Leaders, professionals, and changemakers ready to trade perfection for presence and lead from a place of courage, balance, and authenticity.

Our Sponsor for the Day

A heartfelt thank you to our presenting sponsor, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, for their generous support and exclusive sponsorship of our 2026 in-person Brunch & Learns.

We are deeply grateful to our friends at Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust for investing in leaders, connection, and community, and for helping make these meaningful gatherings possible in 2026.

This event will take place at Indian Creek Nature Center and requires pre-registration. To register for this event, use this link.

November 12th BizMix Hosted by NewBo City Market 11/12/2026 4:00 PM - 11/12/2026 6:00 PM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 22:55:02 GMT

Join us for the November BizMix hosted by NewBo City Market!

Guest enjoy casual networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages, and an exculsive behind-the-scenes look at the host business.

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. The event will run from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

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, contact our Membership Development Manager, Anne Laugen at alaugen@cedarrapids.org.

Q4: Hiawatha Business Summit- Happy Hour 11/17/2026 4:00 PM - 11/17/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:54:10 GMT

Registration will open for this event in the Fall.

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance collaborate to bring you this event.