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Supporting Grow Cedar Valley through Voluntary Assessment in Q1 2024

posted on Monday, March 18, 2024 in Investor Highlights

Thank you again to the numerous investors who have made the effort to further support the mission of Grow Cedar Valley through Voluntary Assessment in Q1 2024

Supporting Grow Cedar Valley through Voluntary Assessment in 2023

posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in Investor Highlights

Thank you again to the numerous investors who have made the effort to further support the mission of Grow Cedar Valley through Voluntary Assessment in 2023

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cedar Valley Businesses Receive State Recognition for Work and Innovation in the Technology Industry

posted on Friday, June 26, 2020 in Investor Highlights

Each year, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) hosts the Prometheus Awards Week to recognize individuals, companies, and communities who are making great strides in the technology industry within Iowa. This year, Governor Kim Reynolds proclaimed Technology Week in Iowa as June 22 – 26 in conjunction with TAI's Prometheus Awards Week.

Waterloo East High and SERVPRO Recognized at State Level Character Counts

posted on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 in Investor Highlights

Waterloo's East High JROTC program and SERVPRO have been recognized by Robert D. and Billie Ray Center (formerly Character Counts of Iowa) for their adherence to the Character Counts Siz Pillars of Character.

Fareway Donates More Than $200,000 to Support Small Businesses and Their Employees

posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Investor Highlights

Fareway Stores, Inc. recently announced a $200,000 donation to the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives (ICCE). The donation provided for $1,000 or more in gift cards to ICCE chamber of commerce members in the communities Fareway serves.

Cedar Valley Businesses Finalist for 2020 Prometheus Awards

posted on Friday, March 6, 2020 in Investor Highlights

Yesterday, Thursday, March 5, the Technology Association of Iowa announced the finalist for the 2020 Prometheus Awards, many of which are Cedar Valley businesses. Award winners will be announced Thursday, April 9. Congratulations to all Cedar Valley businesses that have made it as a finalist!