Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

We had a great turnout for yesterday’s Q3 Speed Networking event! Many thanks to NewBo City Market for graciously hosting. Be on the lookout for registration details for Q4 on Dec 12th!

Applications to become an official ambassador of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance are open until the end of September. Ambassadors can welcome new members, attend monthly BizMix socializers, participate in networking events, and gain access to ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings. They also help educate the community about the Economic Alliance and share opportunities to get more involved. If you are interested in making a tangible impact on your business community, apply now at: https://lnkd.in/gQNMTyWT

Ahead of Election Day on November 5, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host two forums allowing our members access to the 2nd District Congressional candidates before voting begins. Thank you, Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®, for making the panels possible. 🐘Ashley Hinson (R) 9/16 Noon-1:00 PM 🫏Sarah Corkery (D) 9/24 1:00-2:00 PM 📍Channel Fusion, 1365 North Center Point Rd NE, Ste B, Hiawatha This event is EXCLUSIVE to members and closed to all media. Space is limited and registration is required. Please visit https://lnkd.in/g6GnpGvw for more information.

Join us October 10-11 as we attend The Gazette | Cedar Rapids’ Iowa Ideas Gathering 2024! The event will highlight issues relevant to the corridor and beyond, so you won’t want to miss it!

🍁Our September BizMix is on the 19th!🍁 Hosted by our friends at Community Savings Bank, it will have a tailgating theme, celebrating the beginning of football season and kicking off the fall in style! 🏈 🗓 Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: 101 Robins Square Ct., Robins BizMix is free for all attendees, and brings together area professionals for an evening of casual networking over complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. This event provides EA members with increased opportunities for participation and connections. We hope to see you there!

The month of August saw ✂️four new businesses✂️ opening in the Cedar Rapids Metro. Welcome to our community, we’re happy to have you!    🛡️ The Salvation Army 🏗️ King Construction 🧠Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa- Alburnett  🍎Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa- Prairie    A huge congratulations to everyone involved in these milestones! Your dedication paves the way for a month filled with promise and community impact. 👏

Here in the Cedar Rapids Metro,👋welcome👋 is our language. While our commitment to inclusion is year-round, September 13-22 marks our time to celebrate it. Welcoming Week 2024, hosted by Welcoming America, is back next week! Learn more about the celebration and how you can get involved by reading the latest edition of The Inside Scoop.

Here in Cedar Rapids,👋welcome👋 is our language. While our commitment to inclusion is year-round, September 13-22 marks our time to celebrate it. Welcoming Week 2024, hosted by Welcoming America, is back in Cedar Rapids! Look out for the Welcoming Wings on Display at the Downtown Farmers Market, and stay tuned for more content related to the initiative.

“Learning and performing in context is the best way to retain and develop knowledge” City View High School is 🚫not🚫 an ordinary school. As a satellite high school with a progressive approach to education, it is redefining what it means to prepare students for the real world. In its second year of operation, City View is expanding on its philosophy. Hit the link below to see how City View, Iowa BIG, and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance work together to empower our ⏭️ next generation of leaders. https://lnkd.in/gd6Mxank

We were beyond proud to partner with College Community School District for Our CR Days, a two-day program highlighting the many career opportunities within our Metro Area. In all, nearly 500 educators toured important businesses throughout the region, learning first-hand how to set up their students for careers in various industries. Thank you to The Gazette | Cedar Rapids for highlighting the initiative, and of course, thank you to the business that opened their doors to us! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gJnUePDc