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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.

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.

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.

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!

Melissa Reade Recipient of the Iowa Women's Foundation Ovation Award

posted on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

Leader Valley Director, Melissa Reade, is one of 10 in the Cedar Valley Region to receive the 2020 Iowa Women's Foundation Ovation Award. The Iowa Women's Foundation focuses is to improve the lives of women and girls right here in Iowa.

A Message from Grow Cedar Valley's Economic Inclusion Partnership: Committed to Equality for All

posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

For too long inequalities and, inequities have been annealed into the framework of our nation. Recent national coverage has reminded all of us of the reality our African American/ Black colleagues face each day. Grow Cedar Valley's Economic Inclusion Partnership stands in solidarity with efforts that are addressing systemic racism. The Economic Inclusion Partnership works to ensure everyone has access to the economy if they so choose.

A Message from the CEO: Looking forward to Growing the Cedar Valley

posted on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

These past weeks, months, and days have been a true test of how strong and resilient the Cedar Valley community is. I hope we are all starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, perhaps we are even on the road to recovery and closing in on getting back to business as usual. If not, you can be assured that time will come.

Working from Home - Tips from the Grow Cedar Valley Team

posted on Thursday, March 26, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

As we all navigate what working remotely looks like as an organization and coworker, we have a few tips from our team to you that have helped us stay productive!

Meet the CVLI Class of 2020 - Yellow Team

posted on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Grow Cedar Valley

Our fourth and final highlight of the 2019-2020 Cedar Valley Leadership Institute (CVLI) team is the Yellow team! We would like to thank all the businesses and organizations that allowed their employees to grow their network and knowledge of the Cedar Valley!