Blog - Grow Cedar Valley

6 Tips for Better Communication While Wearing Masks

posted on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 in The Cedar Valley Community

From Franklin Covey, "It's hard enough to communicate effectively at work under normal circumstances. Today, wearing masks for public safety is a fact of life, but at work it can lead to a steady stream of puzzled looks and “Sorry, what was that?” responses as people struggle to hear and be heard."

Grow Cedar Valley Announces Televised Broadcast of Annual Awards Recognition

posted on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

Grow Cedar Valley is excited to announce the televised broadcast of the Annual Awards Recognition, celebrating individuals, businesses, and organizations with outstanding contribution and dedication to the Cedar Valley. The premier sponsor for this night of recognition is Community Bank & Trust. The event will be broadcasted on September 22, 2020 at 6 PM – more viewing details below.

Engage, Empower, Act 2020 Economic Inclusion Conference

posted on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 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.

Grow Cedar Valley Hosts Town Hall Meeting with Area College and University Presidents

posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 in The Cedar Valley Community

With the fast-approaching start to the 2020 Fall semester, Grow Cedar Valley hosted a town hall meeting with area university and college presidents.

Tips and Tricks to Host Successful Virtual Interviews

posted on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

Our current business climate has changed the way we hold interviews. Hear some tips and tricks from Grow Cedar Valley team members on how to best hold virtual interviews.

Cedar Valley Leaders Announce “Take 5” Census Initiative August 5

posted on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in The Cedar Valley Community

Area businesses are encouraged to participate in the Take 5 census initiative by providing employees with access to the internet, computers or tablets, and a five-minute break during their workday August 5 to complete the census form.

COVID-19 Update & Resources

posted on Friday, July 17, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

As our local, state, and federal response to the COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, take time now to firm up your business continuity plans and prepare to put those plans in motion.

You're Open. Now What? How to Pivot Your Business through the Ups and Downs of COVID

posted on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Investor Highlights

2020 began with a lot of excitement. Many business owners were looking at a record-breaking start and anticipated it being their best year ever. Then COVID-19 hit and we saw dramatic shifts hitting instantaneously. Many businesses were plunged into “Survive” mode as sales dropped or stopped.

2020-2021 Grow Cedar Valley Ambassador Co-Chairs

posted on Monday, July 6, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

Join us as we welcome our 2020-2021 Ambassador Co-Chairs! The Grow Cedar Valley Ambassadors are truly one of a kind and we are so excited for another year with our new co-chairs!

CBE Companies Announces Establishment of Racial Equality Training Fund in Partnership with Waterloo Community Foundation

posted on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 in Investor Highlights

Tom Penaluna (Chairman and CEO, CBE) announced today that CBE has donated to establish a fund, in conjunction with the Waterloo Community Foundation, to which contributions can be made in support of the Waterloo Police's efforts to improve race relations in our local community.