Blog - Grow Cedar Valley

Grow Cedar Valley Announces 2023 Annual Award Recipients

posted on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 in Grow Cedar Valley

Grow Cedar Valley announces the 2023 Annual Award recipients that will be honored at the March 7 Annual Celebration.

IEDA Director Debi Durham will join Grow Cedar Valley for their Annual Celebration

posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 in Grow Cedar Valley

IEDA Director Debi Durham will join Grow Cedar Valley to recognize the 2023 Annual Award recipients for their outstanding achievements and dedication to the Cedar Valley.

From the Capitol with Steve Firman - January 23, 2023

posted on Monday, January 23, 2023 in Government Affairs

Week 2 was a short work week as the legislature took Monday off to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Much of the week involved discovering the Governor's priorities as revealed in her budget, property tax reform and school choice.

From the Capitol with Steve Firman - January 16, 2023

posted on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Government Affairs

The first session of the 90th General Assembly convened at 10:00 am on January 9th. For the seventh year in a row, Republicans maintained control of the House, Senate, and Governor's office.

Cedar Valley Investors Support Grow Cedar Valley Through Voluntary Assessment in 2022

posted on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Grow Cedar Valley

Over 150 Grow Cedar Valley Investors contributed an additional 10% to the mission and programming of Grow Cedar Valley from July-December 2022.

2023 Legislative Session Begins

posted on Monday, January 9, 2023 in Government Affairs

The 2023 session of the Iowa Legislature opened Monday, January 9. Grow Cedar Valley will be closely following the activity in Des Moines on behalf of our investors.

"Live the Valley" Campaign Created to Strengthen Local Workforce and Talent

posted on Friday, December 30, 2022 in Blog

Grow Cedar Valley recently launched a comprehensive marketing campaign with two goals - attract and retain talent in the Cedar Valley and strengthen the local workforce.

Grow Cedar Valley Now Accepting Nominations for Annual Awards

posted on Monday, December 5, 2022 in Grow Cedar Valley

Grow Cedar Valley now accepting nominations for 2023 Annual Awards.

Grow Cedar Valley New Board Leadership for FY23

posted on Friday, August 26, 2022 in Grow Cedar Valley

Mike Mallaro, CEO VGM Group, Inc., was elected as Chair of the Grow Cedar Valley Board of Directors and began his term at the annual meeting held July 19 at Grout Museum of History and Science in Waterloo. Mallaro will chair the regional economic and community development organization through the 2023 fiscal year.

From the Capitol with Steve Firman - March 15, 2022

posted on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Government Affairs

Friday, March 18th is the second funnel deadline for the Iowa Legislature. All Senate bills must pass out of a House committee and all House bills must pass out of a Senate committee to remain eligible for consideration. Any bills assigned to either chamber's Ways and Means or Appropriations committees are exempt from the deadline.