Blog - Grow Cedar Valley

Engage, Empower, Act 2021 Economic Diversity & Inclusion Conference

posted on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

This year's conference is the next step in our community's journey of inclusion; by building value and appreciation from varying perspectives, experiences, and cultures. While we have been very intentional to have honest conversations and disrupt bias, we know that there is much more work for us to do. Everyone in our community has an equally important role to create a culture of inclusive excellence.

Cedar Valley Investors Support Grow Cedar Valley Through Voluntary Assessment

posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

Over 230 Grow Cedar Valley Investors contributed an additional 10% to the mission and programming of Grow Cedar Valley.

Grow Cedar Valley Elects New Leadership

posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

Becky Guinn, Waterloo Factory Manager of John Deere Waterloo Operations, was elected as Chair of the Grow Cedar Valley Board of Directors and began her term at the annual meeting held July 20 at the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center in downtown Waterloo. Guinn will chair the regional economic and community development organization through the 2022 fiscal year.

WOMEN CONNECT LAUNCHES IN THE CEDAR VALLEY

posted on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Blog

In collaboration with Grow Cedar Valley, Women Lead Change is excited to announce the expansion of its Women Connect program to Cedar Falls/Waterloo, IA. Cedar Valley Women Connect (CVWC) officially launches this month and is a membership-based group that will serve as a catalyst for advancing women's leadership development in the region.

Grow Cedar Valley Releases 2021 Cedar Valley Fact Sheet

posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Economic Development

Each year, Grow Cedar Valley staff produces the Fact Sheet. The Fact Sheet serves to provide the public a glimpse of the Cedar Valley and inform those looking to invest in the area.

The Two Sides of a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

posted on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

There has been a lot of discussions surrounding the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. These thoughts are often followed by a business case, of some sort, revealing these efforts aren't just the right thing to do, but they are also good for business. The intention behind this logic is healthy and its justification well-accepted; then why do we still have workplaces that are culturally homologous?

Grow Cedar Valley Announces 2021 Annual Celebration and Annual Awards

posted on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

Grow Cedar Valley Executive Committee is committed to hosting an in-person Annual Celebration to recognize the 2021 annual award recipients for their outstanding achievements and dedication to the Cedar Valley.

IEDA Board Approves Assistance For Three Companies, Awards For Three Service Providers Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs

posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Investor Highlights

Three entrepreneurial service providers were awarded grants via the Entrepreneurial Investment Award (EIA) program. The program provides financial assistance to service providers that offer technical and financial assistance to entrepreneurs and startup companies seeking to create, locate or expand a business in Iowa.

Grow Cedar Valley and Red Cedar Partner to Bring Innovation into Business Retention & Expansion

posted on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Economic Development

Grow Cedar Valley's role, with the collaboration of Red Cedar, is identifying and prioritizing the underlying regional assets, networks, culture, and community support necessary for business innovation to thrive, providing support to see the longer-term objectives through.

2020 Cedar Valley Regional Business Interview Report – Industry Insights

posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Economic Development

The Cedar Valley Regional Business Interview Report highlights the current business climate in the Cedar Valley. Dozens of interviews take place each year by our team in partnership with area economic development professionals.