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Business Education Series |
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No need to travel. The Business Education Series is your local link to information on timely issues which influence the bottom line of your business. These breakfasts are held three times per year and give attendees instant access to “do it now” business growth tools.
NEXT EVENT:
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
7:30am-9:30am
Western Home Communities
Windridge Retirement Center
5311 Hyacinth Drive, Cedar Falls
Tony DiCecco of the Tony D Connection, and former UNI women's basketball coach will teach you how to improve yourself and your business through a positive attitude, work ethic and passion.
Please RSVP by May 3rd below. You can also call the Alliance & Chamber office at 232-1156 or email Bette Wubbena at bwubbena@cedarvalleyalliance.com to reserve your spot.
This networking event is open to all chamber & alliance members and their employees, as well as to non-members.
Premier Sponsor:
Farmers State Bank
Gold Sponsors:
Bergan Paulsen
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Good Morning Cedar Valley |
| Quarterly Networking Event |
Good Morning Cedar Valley is a quarterly networking breakfast, educating Alliance and Chamber investors on current events. The brief program includes the Cedar Valley Mayors and a Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors representative. Updates are also given by other community business leaders. Each breakfast attracts more than 125 member investors from across the Cedar Valley. Breakfast is served. There is no cost to attend. RSVP is required.
RSVP by June 7. Call Bette at 319-232-1156, email bwubbena@cedarvalleyalliance.com, or click the RSVP icon.
Alliance & Chamber networking events are open to all Alliance & Chamber members and their employees.
NEXT EVENT:
Thursday, June 14, 2012
National Cattle Congress, Waterloo
7:30-9:00 AM
RSVP by June 7
Upcoming 2012 GMCV dates:
- September 20, Clarion Inn University Plaza
- December 6, New Aldaya Lifescapes
Premier Sponsor:
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach
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Power Networking |
Quarterly Networking Event
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Power Networking is a structured social event, limited to 50 Alliance & Chamber member representatives (Limit 2 per business). Build your prospect list with 25 new business contacts in just 90 minutes with a one minute commercial. Make sure to bring plenty of business cards.
This Alliance & Chamber event is open to all members and their employees. Limited to two representatives per member and fifty attendees. Cost for this event is $10 per person.
NEXT EVENT:
Thursday, April 26, 2012
4:00-5:30pm
LOCATION: The Supervisor's Club
3265 Dewitt Road, Waterloo
Gold Sponsor:
Allen Hospital
J's Homestyle Cooking
The Supervisor's Club
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Business After Hours |
| Semi-Annual Event |
This informal networking event gives your business the opportunity to showcase its products and services to Chamber & Alliance members. Business After Hours offers networking in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. RSVP is required
NO COST TO ATTEND. NEXT EVENT:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
4:30-6:30 pm
LOCATION: Grout Museum of History & Science/ Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum
Enter at Park Avenue Entrance- Handicap entrance off parking lot in back of building- enter off South Street
Parking: Corner of Park & Washington Streets
Premier Sponsor: Grout Museum District
Gold Sponsors:
Allen Hospital
Lincoln Savings Bank
Bridges Senior Living
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CEO Roundtable Breakfast |
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the new format of the CEO Roundtable, presenting companies "first and second" executives will
highlight their organization to those in attendance.
Topics to be covered by the "first" executive include: - An overview of the firm and its origins
- Ownership and board governance
- Firm values
- Executive role in the firm
- Market position
The "second" senior executive will then discuss: - Overall operations of the firm
- Scope of the operations in the Cedar Valley
- How the Cedar Valley location(s) interact with others in the firm
- Executive role in the firm
- Positives and constraints of operating a business in the Cedar Valley
Registration is open to owners or top executives of a Cedar Valley business and institutions of any size.
Cost is $10 for Alliance and Chamber Members and $20 for non-investors
Premier Sponsors:
Bergan Paulsen
Gold Sponsors:
ACES
Bossard
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center
Hawkeye Community College
Larry K. Fox & Associates
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Member Briefing |
| Semi-Annual Event |
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Member Briefing is an opportunity for new investors of the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber to learn about the value of their investment and to network with other new members. This semi-annual breakfast allows new members to give a brief commercial description of their business/organization.
This event is open to new Alliance & Chamber new investors only. NEXT EVENT:
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
7:30-9:00am
LOCATION: To Be Determined
Premier Sponsors:
Allen Hospital
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Annual Celebration |
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The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber Annual Celebration has one major theme - recognition. The Alliance and Chamber offer this yearly gathering to recognize individuals, businesses and organizations. The event is attended by over 500 including Cedar Valley community business leaders and area elected officials. The evening event includes a social networking hour followed by dinner, awards ceremony and dessert bar.
Awards presented at Annual Celebration are:
Legacy Award
Fulfilling the Vision of One
"To recognize an outstanding contribution by an individual in the private sector for leadership in creating and strengthening regional collaboration and cooperation for economic and community development."
Business of the Year
"To recognize the efforts of a Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber investor in promoting the quality of life and offering leadership within the Cedar Valley, achieving a major business accomplishment or making an outstanding contribution to the Cedar Valley community, economy and citizens."
John Deere Treating Capital Well"
To recognize the efforts of a private sector firm (a Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber Investor) for a significant investment in the Cedar Valley that most emphasizes the attributes of the Cedar Valley:
Building - green and sustainable; technologies; innovative talent recruitment and training; and new tech jobs.
Harold Brock Innovation
"To recognize the efforts of a private sector firm (a Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber investor) for innovation in technology, advanced manufacturing or talent development."
Cedar Valley Partner
"To recognize the efforts of an educational institution, non-profit organization, service club or human service agency (a Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber investor) in promoting economic growth and employment, quality of life, offering leadership or making an outstanding contribution to the Cedar Valley and its citizens on a continuing basis or with a specific project."
This event is open to all Chamber & Alliance members and their employees. |
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Cedar Valley Diversity and Inclusion Initiative |
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The Cedar Valley Diversity and Inclusion Partnership is an initiative designed to strengthen the Cedar Valley
through promoting diversity, full inclusion and cultural competencies
in business. This initiative consists of a series of events and
publications that shed light on the valuable diversity found in the Cedar Valley.
The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber also looks to celebrate
businesses that are strong in their efforts towards inclusion in the
workplace.
Cedar Valley Multicultural Reception:
The Multicultural Receptions are presented by The Greater Cedar
Valley Alliance & Chamber and are hosted by businesses that are
strong in their efforts toward inclusion in the workplace. The primary
focus of the reception is to provide networking for community leaders
and organizations that work to retain a diverse workforce population in
The Cedar Valley of Iowa. There is no cost to attend.
To inquire about hosting a Multicultural Reception, contact Sue Hansen at 319-232-1156 or shansen@cedarvalleyalliance.com.
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Cedar Valley Leadership Institute |
| Annual Event - October through May |
Cedar Valley Leadership Institute is a professional development series designed for business members who want to develop and strengthen their leadership skills within the community. Monthly sessions (the first Wednesday of each month October - May) focus on a variety of topics including community volunteerism, diversity and economic development in the Cedar Valley.
Tuition fees ($795 per person) and application process apply. Limited to 25 participants.
Register by calling (319) 232-1156 or emailing Molly at mbrown@cedarvalleyalliance.com. Make sure to register soon to guarantee your place in this popular program!
This program is open to all Chamber & Alliance members and their employees. |
2011-2012 CVLI Brochure
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Cedar Valley Legislative Reception |
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All state legislators and administration leaders are invited to enjoy our personal hospitality while we discuss issues of importance to The Cedar Valley. It is important that our investors be there to indicate broad-based support for pro-market, pro-business policies and the projects and programs that will make The Cedar Valley an even better place to live and operate a business.
Sponsored by The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber
Contact Steve Firman at the Alliance & Chamber office 319-232-1156 or sfirman@cedarvalleyalliance.com for more information. |
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Dream Big Grow Here Cedar Valley |
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The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber in partnership with Cedar Valley Marketing Partnership and MyEntre.Net, supports the 'Dream Big Grow Here Cedar Valley' contest. This is a contest for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Iowa to show what their business is about, and possibly win a reward after community members vote for their favorite venture on the project website. Businesses in Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Grundy and Tama Counties compete to win in order to bring their business concept to reality or help their business to grow here in the Cedar Valley.
Contact the Alliance & Chamber office at 232-1156 for more information.
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Leader Valley |
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Leader Valley is an Education and Business Partnership that features a variety of programs designed to assist educators in developing the essential learning, decision making and life skills students need to thrive in the 21st century. A program already being implemented in Cedar Valley Schools is The Leader In Me. This is an education program based on the principles of Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
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Leader Valley Rally
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Legislative Session Recap |
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The Legislative Session Recap provides a summary of the legislative session from a panel of local legislators. Alliance & Chamber investors will have an opportunity to share their views with lawmakers, ask questions and hear their take on the topics of interest to business leaders in the Cedar Valley.
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New Teachers' Breakfasts |
| Annual Event - August |
This annual recognition breakfast is for new teachers in the Cedar Valley. This is a great chance for your business to support quality education and welcome new teachers to Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Business representatives can network with each other as well as the educators. A brief program includes an update from the District Superintendent, Alliance/Chamber representatives and business leaders. Both the Waterloo and Cedar Falls events are held in August and are attended by approximately 100 people. Premier Sponsor:
University of Northern Iowa
Gold Sponsors:
Hawkeye Community College
University Book & Supply
Superintendent Sponsors:
Allen Health Systems
Cedar Valley Catholic Schools
Dalton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Hy-Vee
Principal Sponsors:
Prairie Lakes Church
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
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Strictly Business Expo |
| Annual Event - April |
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Strictly Business is the annual Cedar Valley business expo. This event is an opportunity for Alliance & Chamber business owners and professionals to showcase their products and/or services in a trade show format. This April 3rd event, held at The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo, attracts 750 community business representatives. Attendees gain a wealth of knowledge while learning and viewing the newest products and services offered by the 60 vendors. Networking during Business After Hours concludes the evening.
2012 THEME:
"User Friendly in the Cedar Valley"
2012 SPONSORS
Premier Sponsor:
Community National Bank
Gold Sponsors:
Bossard
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Business After Hours Sponsors:
Courier Communications
Wells Fargo Bank N.A.
Exhibitor Exchange Sponsor:
Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Beverage Sponsor:
Nagle Signs
Exhibitor Booth Sponsors:
Allen Health System
Always Best Care Senior Services
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
Bossard
Bridges Senior Living
Cadillac Bowling Lanes
Candlewood Suites
Cedar Valley Hospice
Cedar Valley Networking
Clarion Inn University Plaza
Comfort Suites
Community National Bank
Copyworks
Courier Communications
Dalton Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Dynamic Impressions
Elite Chiropractic & Wellness
Energy Systems of Iowa
Express Employment Professionals
Family Health Chiropractic
Glass Tech
Hampton Inn of Waterloo
Hawkeye Community College
Home Instead Senior Care
Humble Travel Service
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
Kaplan University
KBBG FM- 88.1
KWWL Television
Lamar Advertising
Liberty Bank
Lincoln Savings Bank
Manpower Inc.
Maple Lanes/ Valley Park Lanes
Matt Parrott/ Storey Kenworthy
MidAmerican Energy
Mount Mercy College
Nagle Signs
Next Generation Wireless
Petersen & Tietz Florists & Greenhouse
Signs & Designs
St. Ambrose University
TargetClick Marketing Solutions, LLC
UNI- Business & Community Services
UNI- MBA Program
Veridian Credit Union
VGM Forbin
Waterloo Center for the Arts
Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau
Waterloo Rotary Club
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
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TechBrew Cedar Valley |
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TechBrew is an informal gathering for entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders getting together to network. TechBrew Cedar Valley is held the first Thursday evening of each month in Cedar Falls.
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Total Resource Campaign |
| September-November |
The Total Resource Campaign takes place September through November. In an eight-week period, volunteers raise the funding for our Alliance & Chamber programs for the entire year. A TRC markets sponsorships of Alliance & Chamber programs, events, publications and electronic media and recruits new investors. Recognition and fun campaign events provide an exciting environment for all volunteers. The funds raised during the Total Resource Campaign are important to the Alliance & Chamber because they enable the Alliance & Chamber to continue to provide quality programming, networking opportunities and community and state advocacy for our city, county and state.
TRC Kickoff Breakfast:
Sept. 13, 2012
7:30-9:00 am
Location TBD
TRC Wrap-Up Breakfast:
November 8, 2012
Location TBD
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Innovation in the Cedar Valley Celebration |
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This annual event celebrates innovation in the Cedar Valley and announces the winner of the Dream Big Grow Here Cedar Valley contest. This evening event is held in May and is attended by over 100 Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber investors, business leaders and entrepreneurs. The event includes a social networking hour, a "Shark Tank" style small business expansion competition session and awards presentation. The evening concludes with a social and dessert bar.
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Golf Classic - Full Day Event |
Annual Event - August
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The Golf Classic, which attracts up to 288 golfers, is an excellent opportunity for golfers to network in a relaxed atmosphere with Alliance & Chamber investors, community leaders and potential clients. A networking lunch and social hour is included.
This Chamber and Alliance event is open to all members and their employees.
Next Event:
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21st, 2012
LOCATION: Gates Park Golf Course
820 East Donald Street, Waterloo
$300 per foursome
Shotgun Start
Call the Alliance & Chamber today at (319) 232-1156 to get signed up for this great event!
Cart Sponsor:
Rydell Chevrolet Lunch Sponsors:
Community Auto Plaza
Waterloo Warehousing
19th Hole Sponsors:
McLaughlin Investment Services
U.S. Bank
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Wing Ding and Things |
| Annual Event - September |
This community event held every September in Cedar Falls’ Overman Park attracts 2000 people. Attendees enjoy an evening of music provided by the always popular Bob Dorr & The Blue Band, while sampling a variety of good food and ice cold beverages. A limited number of Chamber & Alliance members serve their version of “wings and other things”.
This Chamber & Alliance event is open to everyone.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, 2012
LOCATION: Overman Park, Cedar Falls
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Food Vendors:
Clarion Inn, University Plaza
Famous Daves of America, Inc.
Fareway Stores, Inc. #974
Hy-Vee
Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo
The Other Place
Southern Smokeshack Barbeque Restaurant
The Supervisor's Club
Toad's Bar & Grill
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Pre-Session Legislative Reception |
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The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber, the Cedar Valley Manufacturers Association and the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Area Rural Electric Cooperatives co-sponsor the Cedar Valley Pre-session Legislative Reception. All area Senators and Representatives are being invited. Well over 100 Cedar Valley leaders attended last year’s reception and we received strong encouragement to conduct the same event this year.
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