November 2025 Cedar Valley Leadership Institute
Our second 2025-2026 CVLI session was a great day focused on Servant Leadership and community impact. We started the morning at the Brown Derby Ballroom with a welcome and a
Opportunity Summit 2025: Turning Ideas into Action
Last week’s Opportunity Summit brought together business and community leaders from across the Cedar Valley to talk about the future of work and how culture, inclusion and engagement all connect
A New Era for the Cedar Valley Manufacturers Association
When you picture the Cedar Valley economy, one industry stands at its foundation: manufacturing. From advanced technologies and skilled production to global exports and local innovation, manufacturing is the largest
Cedar Valley Population Study
Update: November 2025 8 Big Bets: What We Heard From The Community After months of listening, testing ideas, and comparing what the data says with what people experience day to
Wilson in the Valley Career Crawl Connects UNI Students to Cedar Valley Opportunities
I’m always inspired by the eagerness students bring when they have the chance to connect classroom learning with real-world experience. The recent Wilson in the Valley: Business, Community & Purpose
Cedar Valley Population Study: Community Ideas Workshops
Last Thursday, community members from across the Cedar Valley came together for two Community Ideas Workshops filled with energy, collaboration, and forward thinking. The sessions began with a look at
CVLI 2025-2026 Cohort Kickoff
We had a great start to the new CVLI year! Our first session brought incredible energy and connection from the moment everyone walked in. We kicked things off with Power
Welcome CVLI’s 2025-2026 Cohort
Please help us welcome the 2025/2026 Cohort of Cedar Valley Leadership Institute (CVLI)! Justin Bohlke Rice Companies Annie Bolt UnityPoint Health Hailey Broten Lincoln Savings Bank Madison Buzynski VGM Group,
Beyond the Paycheck: How Cost of Living Shapes Recruitment
Who remembers the infamous line from the movie Jerry Maguire? “SHOW ME THE MONEEEEY!” It’s one of my favorites (yes, I’m definitely aging myself here), but it still feels just
2025 Intern Connect Recap
This summer, Grow Cedar Valley hosted our annual Cedar Valley Intern Connect program, bringing together college interns from across the region to connect with peers, explore the Cedar Valley, and consider