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Cultivating Economic Prosperity Through Entrepreneurial Partnership COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Two years ago, the Economic Alliance announced a new partnership with the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, or NewBoCo, an organization focused on accelerating worldchanging ideas from Iowa. The flagship of the partnership is EntreFEST, one of the Midwest’s largest innovation and entrepreneurial conferences. EntreFEST has existed for nearly a decade, but 2018 marks the second year the Economic Alliance and NewBoCo are co-producing the event. Happening in Downtown Cedar Rapids and surrounding neighborhoods May 17-18, EntreFEST gathers hundreds from across the country to think outside of the box, learn about emerging technology trends and discover new ways to grow their business, no matter its size, from world-renowned experts. The Economic Alliance’s mission is to be the top economic growth region in the country. There are a lot of avenues to make that happen, like finding ways to assist businesses in their growth, advocating for business-friendly policies, offering programs and training opportunities to develop the region’s talent and planning events that spur community development, to name a few. Fostering a successful entrepreneurial ecosystem is another component in achieving economic prosperity. Startups and entrepreneurs take innovative approaches to solve problems and represent the job creators of tomorrow. A healthy entrepreneurial ecosystem supports a lasting, resilient business community. We also know that the entrepreneurial mindset can be incredibly valuable for members of the business community. Since the Economic Alliance and NewBoCo started co-producing the event, EntreFEST has been transformed into a corporate innovation event with programming that’s relevant for numerous people in virtually any organization. By nature, entrepreneurs must be nimble, constantly keep customers top of mind, be okay with making mistakes and are incredibly passionate about what they do. They’re deeply invested in the outcome of their business. These are all traits any business would desire in current and potential employees. We look forward to the next chapter in our partnership with NewBoCo and what it will bring for the business community and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Find everything EntreFEST, including speakers, after-hours activities and more at www.EntreFEST.com. 10 MAY/JUNE 2018
Intern Welcome Reception | Coe College | Thursday, June 14 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Interns will network, kick back with yard games, fill up on BBQ and treats and receive a special welcome from business community leaders. RETAINING WORKFORCE WITH THE LEADERSHIP FOR FIVE SEASONS COLLEGE & INTERN PROGRAM REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Summer is quickly approaching, and with it brings summer interns. Businesses attract interns from near and far. Today’s interns are tomorrow’s full-time employees, and ultimately, we want those employees here. Enter the Leadership for Five Seasons College & Intern Program. Interns need to see what it’s like to live here before they decide to stay and know their employer values their growth. That’s why this year’s program has two parts: the Internship Summer Series and Quality of Life events. Internship Summer Series Higher learning institutions play an important role in retaining young talent. Presented in conjunction with Coe College, the Economic Alliance is collaborating with area business leaders to share their advice and insight. Interns will also hear from experts on relevant topics like time management, networking, professional branding, team building in a diverse workplace and more. Save these dates and share them with interns in your office: • Monday, June 25 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Athletic Recreation Complex, Coe College • Monday, July 16 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Athletic Recreation Complex, Coe College • Monday, August 6 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. | Athletic Recreation Complex, Coe College Quality of Life events are designed to connect interns outside of the office and showcase some of our community’s amazing quality of life amenities. Intern Progressive Dinner | Downtown Cedar Rapids + surrounding neighborhoods | evening of Saturday, July 21 This is a popular event every summer. The downtown area has amazing, local restaurants, so we’re putting them center stage. Economic Alliance members can register for all events on our Events Calendar at www.cedarrapids.org. Questions? Contact Jordan Atwater, Leadership and Business Programs Specialist at jatwater@cedarrapids.org or 319.730.1412. Joint Corridor Business PM Hosted By Thursday, May 24th, 4:30-6:30 pm Please join us for refreshments,wine and appetizers 565 Cameron Way, #108, North Liberty 319- 626- 6873 Cohosts: *Complimentary for Chamber and EA members ECONOMIC ALLIANCE REPORT 11
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