Blog - Grow Cedar Valley

Frost Appointed to Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Board of Directors

posted on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa has elected officers and new members to its board of directors for 2021.

Grow Cedar Valley Air Service Working Group Update

posted on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Economic Development

Grow Cedar Valley Air Service Working Group's goal is to assist the City of Waterloo and the Waterloo Airport Board to maximize the economic benefit of the Waterloo Regional Airport for the Cedar Valley. The working group's primary goal is to facilitate improvements in commercial air service at the Airport. Group members include private and public partners from across the Cedar Valley who have a strong interest in further growing and developing the Waterloo Regional Airport.

Grow Cedar Valley Hosts 2021 Iowa Legislative Session Preview

posted on Friday, January 8, 2021 in Government Affairs

Grow Cedar Valley hosted a preview for the 2021 legislative session. As has become our tradition, our guests will be the Speaker of the House, Rep. Pat Grassley, and Assistant Senate Minority Leader Senator Bill Dotzler.

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs awards $150,000 in community placemaking grants to the Cedar Valley

posted on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in The Cedar Valley Community

Nine communities across Iowa were awarded a share of $1.25 million in creative placemaking grants to build projects and strengthen communities, the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced today.

Fareway Donates Gift Cards to Cedar Valley Businesses

posted on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 in Investor Highlights

Thank you to Fareway Stores for generously donating $400,000 in gift cards to chamber organizations across Iowa. This holiday season, we had the opportunity to pass the generosity on to small businesses and organizations in the #CedarValley. The companies were drawn at random. Thank you Fareway for your generosity this holiday season.

Grow Cedar Valley Announces Leadercast Women - Ripple Effect

posted on Friday, December 18, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

Grow Cedar Valley is excited to announce Leadercast Women – Ripple Effect to be held the morning of February 5 from 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM. Amplify your leadership impact at Leadercast 2021—Ripple Effect.

November Growing the Cedar Valley

posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

Growing the Cedar Valley is about celebrating the growth of businesses, both big and small. Share your story and have it featured alongside other great business success stories.

Grow Cedar Valley Releases 2021 Legislative Policy Agenda

posted on Monday, December 7, 2020 in Government Affairs

Grow Cedar Valley advocates for smart pro-business policies on a continuous basis that support our priority of economic growth for the Cedar Valley and for Iowa. Grow Cedar Valley will advocate for policy proposals in five main areas: Recovery & Resiliency; Talent; Economic Development; Business Climate; and Infrastructure.

Iowa Legislative Committee Chairs Named

posted on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in Government Affairs

Speaker of the House Rep. Pat Grassley and Senator Jack Whitver, Senate Majority Leader, have appointed members from their respective chambers that will be serving in committee leadership positions in the 89th Iowa General Assembly.

Grow Cedar Valley Shares Talent Development Update

posted on Monday, November 30, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

2020 has been a big year for talent development in the Cedar Valley. Grow Cedar Valley has a two-pronged approach to talent: attracting new talent and developing current talent.