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©2011 Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

Table of ContentsArticle...................................................................Page

Featured.Member.of.the.Month...................................4

Leadership.of.Five.Seasons.........................................5

Open.Networks.and.Innovation...................................6

Call.for.Volunteers.......................................................7

Siren.Wednesdays........................................................7

Calendar.of.Events.......................................................8

America’s.Small.Business.Summit..............................9Investing.in.our.Future.-.Flood.Protection.......... 10-11

International.Business.Symposium............................12

Priority.One................................................................13

EDC............................................................................14

Business.Success.Initiative........................................15

New.Members............................................................16

Board.of.Directors.....................................................17

Environmental.Sustainability.Roundtable.................17

March.PM.Exchange.Recap......................................18PM.Exchange.............................................................18

Gala.Registration.......................................................19

April 2011Volume 80 No 8 (uSPS558-200)

Chamber.Report.(ISSN.108-50775).is.published.monthly.by.the.Cedar.Rapids.Area.Chamber.of.Commerce,.424.First.Avenue.NE,..Cedar.Rapids,.IA.52401..

Subscription.price.of.$35.per.year.is.included.in.an.annual.chamber.membership..

Periodicals.postage.paid.at.Cedar.Rapids,.Iowa..

Postmaster:.Send.changes.to:Chamber Report Cedar.Rapids.Area..Chamber.of.Commerce424.First.Ave..NE.Cedar.Rapids,.IA.52401-1196

Chair:.Chuck.PetersEditor:.Kari.Stillman

Contact.the.Cedar.Rapids.Area.Chamber.of.Commerce.at.319-398-5317.for.reprint.permission.

Invites you to SHIFT* the way you think about diversity and inclusion and attend

one of the 2011 SHIFT* Speaker Series Luncheons.

April 20, 2011 - Dr. Freeman Hrabowski IIIThe Hotel Kirkwood, Cedar Rapids

Dr. Hrabowski implemented the program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Countyin 1989. Under his leadership, the Meryerhoff Scholars Program was established to originally help African-American males excel in math and science. Today, the program is open to all who want to excel in these areas.

All Events from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLunch is included

Reservations are $50 per session

Register Online atwww.diversityfocus.org/shift

July 26, 2011 Sir Ken Robinson

The Sheraton Hotel, Iowa City

November 3, 2011 Grace A. Odums

The Coralville Marriott, Coralville

Hear about his successful STEM education program, Meyerhoff Scholars

“Freeman is one of the rare figures who has single-handedly turned around a major institution. Along the way, he has taught all of higher education that minority and low-income students can and should be held to the highest standards, and can meet those standards and excel.” ~ Anthony Marx, president of Amherst College

SHIFT* Speaker Series lectures

are pre-approved as one hour credit

each towards re-certification for

Society for Human Resource (SHRM) for PHR, SPHR, and

GPHR certifications.The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

From the Chairman’s Desk:

Flood Protection

Flood.protection.is.on.everyone’s.mind.this.season..Your.Chamber.board,.after.weeks.of.study.and.consultation.with.its.members,.endorsed.the.City’s.plan.for.flood.protection.and.its.proposed.method.of.payment.–.an.extension..of.the.current.local.option.sales.tax..Many.of.the.details.are.in.the.main.article,.and.more.can.be.found.at.www.voteyesMay3.org...Please.attend.one.or.more.of.the.numerous.neighborhood.meetings.scheduled.in.April.so.that.you.can.be.an.informed.voter.on.this.critical.issue.in.our.development.as.a.community.

We.continue.to.work.on.our.Prosperity.Agenda..After.months.of.study,..we.have.determined.that.we.would.like.to.pursue.a.public/private.partnership.for.the..development.of.the.Innovation.Center..To.that.end,.we.met.in.March.with.the.Economic.Development.Administration.(EDA),.the.primary.grantor.for.the.Innovation.Center..They.are.funding.similar.centers.throughout.the.Midwest,.as.they.know.the.benefits.of.a.physical.space.and.dedicated.programming.to.developing.a.culture.and.practice.of.innovation,.in.accord.with.the.latest.science.on.innovation..We.plan.to.have.the.detailed.public/private.proposal.to.the..EDA.in.early.May.

Many.people.have.asked.me.how.our.search.for.a.new.Chamber.President.is.progressing..We.have.not.started.the.search.process.yet,.as.we.are.taking.this.time.to.determine.the.scope.of.responsibilities.and.the.skills.needed.to.pursue.our.Prosperity.Agenda..For.example,.determining.the.Chamber’s.role.in.the.Innovation.Center.will.also.determine.in.large.part.what.skills.are.needed..We.are.also.in.discussions.with.other.organizations.with.related.missions.to.determine..if.there.is.a.more.powerful.method.to.achieve.our.declared.objectives..Until.those.discussions.provide.more.concrete.direction,.a.search.would.be.premature..

However,.out.of.respect.for.our.members.and.staff.it.became.clear.that.is.was.time.for.a.leader.to.be.available.on.a.regular.basis..The.Chamber.has.named.Dee.Baird.as.interim.president.&.CEO..Dee.is.a.proven.and.highly.capable.leader.and.CEO.and.we.are.confident.she.will..handle.this.assignment.well.

Your.board.is.focused.on.creating.the.best.organization.to.pursue.our.critical.mission.in.this.community..Please.feel.free.to.contact.me.with.suggestions.or.comments..The.Chamber.staff.is.committed.to.serving.our.members.and.will.continue.to.carry.out.the.Prosperity.Agenda.

Thank.you.for.all.that.you.do.to.support.our.work..

Chuck.PetersChairman,.Board.of.Directors

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Leadership.is.now.accepting.applications.for.the.2012.class..The.goal.of.the..program.is.to.supply.our.community.with.informed,.skilled.leaders.willing.to.serve.as.active.volunteers..

The.program.consists.of.a.10-class.sessions.and.two-day.retreat..Sessions.are.monthly.from.September.through.May...The.day-long.sessions.are.held.throughout.the.community,..and.provide.participants.with.a.first-hand.look.at.the.Cedar.Rapids.area...

Individuals.who.have.shown.a.commitment.to.and..personal.involvement.in.the.Cedar.Rapids.area.are.encouraged.to.apply..Area.businesses,.public.and.private.agencies,.civic.and.other.organizations.are.also.encouraged.to.support...individuals.with.leadership.potential.for.this.program.

Only.35.individuals.are.selected.to.participate.each.year.in.the.Leadership.program....

Accepting applications for 2012 Leadership For Five Seasons Class

Applications due May 11th

Forms available online: www.cedarrapids.org/news

Leadership for Five Seasons – Annual Alumni Spring Celebration11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 19Human Services Campus of East Central Iowa, 317 7th Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids

Please.join.us.for.the.Leadership.for.Five.Seasons.Annual.Spring.Luncheon..Our.keynote.speaker.will.be.Lois.Buntz,.President.&.CEO.of.United.Way.of.East.Central.Iowa..The.2011.Community.Trustee.Award.recipient.will.also.be.anno-unced.during.the.event..

The.cost.is.free..Register.online.at.www.cedarrapids.org/events..Registration.is.requested.by.April.11th...

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The Power of Open Networks

The.concept.of.open.networks.is.a.fairly.new.business.model.however.open.networks.is.transforming.how.com-panies.develop.new.product.and.service.ideas..Companies.utilizing.open.networks.use.external.ideas.as.well.as.inter-nal.ideas.to.advance.technologies..P&G.claims.that.more.than.35.percent.of.its.new.product.ideas.now.come.from.outside.the.company..Companies.can.no.longer.rely.entire-ly.on.their.own.resources.to.stay.competitive.in.today’s.global.economy..The.successes.come.from.better.ideas.and.innovative.thinking.developed.from.collaboration.that.transcends.the.boundaries.of.the.company.itself..This.same.concept.can.be.used.to.transcend.our.region.into.a.place.where.people.want.to.live,.companies.want.to.locate.and.from.which.globally.relevant.ideas.spring..

The.benefits.of.open.networks.can.be.used.to..create.significant.improvements.in.our.entrepreneurial.ecosystem..As.we.look.to.other.cities.that.have.a.culture.of.innovation.within.their.community,.key.words.such..as.collaboration,.networks.(both.dense.and.open),.and.inclusive.mindsets.continue.to.be.a.mantra.expressed.by.all.cities.with.a.thriving.innovative.culture.

As.our.region.looks.to.create.and.implement.collabor-ative.spaces.that.will.provide.an.inclusive.environment.to.share.ideas.and.concepts,.everyone.has.the.potential.to.benefit..Establishing.a.network.that.is.inclusive,.open.and.welcoming.enables.individuals.interested.in.developing.a.

new.concept.the.opportunity.to.connect.with.others.in..the.community.willing.to.make.linkages.and.open.doors..By.having.an.open.network.environment.and.creating.valuable.connections.for.start-ups.will.reduce.the.amount.of.time.an.individual.can.go.from.idea.to.product.launch.

The.old.saying.“It’s.all.about.who.you.know”.still.rings.true.in.some.form..The.goal.is.to.allow.everyone.an.easy-to-navigate.roadmap.to.the.right.people.willing.to.collaborate.and.connect..

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Volunteers Needed Operation Thank You

The.Chamber.is.looking.for.volunteers.to.deliver.the.2012.Community.Resource.Guide.and.Business.Directory..The.Community.Resource.Guide.is.a.full-color..publication.highlighting.the.high.quality.lifestyle.we.enjoy.in.Linn.County..This.Guide.is.used.by.businesses.as.an.employee.recruitment.tool,.waiting.lounge.piece,.local.informational.reference.book,.and.much.more..If.your.business.was.a.member.in.good.standing.by.January,.2011,.your.business.will.be.highlighted!

Consider.spending.some.time.to.reach.out.and.connect.with.other.Chamber.member.as.more.than.3,500.Community.Resource.Guides.are.distributed.to.our.members..We.need.volunteers.to.participate.in.Operation.Thank.You.in.April..(the.specific.date.is.yet.to.be.determined)...

The.day.will.begin.in.the.Chamber.Board.Room,.where.volunteers.will.enjoy.a.light.breakfast.and.select.their.delivery.area..It.only.takes.about.30.minutes.and.your.support.is.greatly.appreciated!..

Please.contact.Jeff.Schamberger.at.319-730-1402.or..jschamberger@cedarrapids.org.to.participate...

Siren Wednesday – Siren ANYday.

Michael GoldbergLinn County Emergency Management Agency

When.outdoor.warning.sirens.are.heard.on.the.first.Wednesday.morning.of.each.month,.it.is.the.normal.monthly.test..But.what.does.it.mean.when.the.outdoor.notification.system,.commonly.called.sirens,.are.heard.at.a.different.time.or.day?.Should.a.business.or..individual.activate.their.emergency.plan.based.on.the.sirens?.The..purpose.of.the.outdoor.warning.system.is.to.alert.individuals.who.are.outdoors.that.they.should.go.indoors.and.seek.additional.information.

The.multi-million.dollar.system.is.owned.and.maintained.by.the.NextEra.Energy.Duane.Arnold.Energy.Center.(DAEC)..It.is.part.of.a.system.of.public.alerting.technologies.that.are.made.available.to.the.Linn.County.Emergency.Management.Agency.to.alert.the.community.to.severe.weather,.a.hazardous.materials.incident,.an.event.at.the.Duane.Arnold.Energy.Center,.or..any.other.issue.where.the.community.should.be.alerted..People.most.commonly.associate.the.sounding.of.the.sirens.with.severe.weather.events.and.these.are.the.most.common.occurrences..For.severe.weather,.our.current.guidelines.are.to.activate.the.sirens.when.a.tornado,.winds.greater.than.70.mph,.or.golf.ball.size.hail.are.indicated.by.the.National.Weather.Service.or.a.trained.spotter.

For.all.types.of.events,.the.ability.to.activate.sirens.quickly.is.our.priority..Even.when.you.hear.the.sirens,.your.location.may.not.be.affected..It.is.important.to.note.that.the.system.covers.the.10.mile.area.around.the.Duane.Arnold.Energy.Center;.it.is.not.a.county-wide.system,.and.other.communities.control.their.own.sirens..Rapid.activation.of.sub-groups.of.sirens.for.severe.weather.alerting.is.not.yet.available..Because.of.this,.the.default.activation.will.be.all.109.sirens.within.control.of.the.Linn.County.Emergency.Management.Agency..An.effort.will.be.made.to.re-sound.the.sirens.every.10-15.minutes.while.the.severe.weather.condition.exists..

The.outdoor.warning.system.is.used.to.promote.situational.awareness.for.a.variety.of.reasons..When.sirens.are.sounded,.businesses.should.use.additional.sources.of.information.(local.media,.weather.all-hazard.radios,.etc).before.determining.the.proper.response.or.plan.of.action..Individuals.should.do.the.same.-.after.going.indoors!

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Events Calendar

April ❖ Wednesday, April 6

ImpactCR Siren Wednesday5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Parlor City Pub & Eatery

1127 3rd Street SE, Cedar Rapids

Sponsored by

❖ Thursday, April 7

Membership Recruitment Luncheon12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Chamber Boardroom

Invite other business owners to attend an information session on ways Chamber membership can positively affect their company.

Sponsored by

❖ Friday, April 8

Legislative Lunch11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Chamber Boardroom

Complimentary

Sponsored by <McGladrey>

❖ April 11-13

Investing in Leadership Workshop – Phase IGrant Wood Area Education Agency

4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids

Engaged individuals wanting to participate in a community visioning process will par-ticipate in Phase I of a 2 phase workshop. The workshop will be conducted by Inside Results, an affiliate of Pacific Institute. De-tails are available at www.cedarrapids.org

Registration fee: $350

❖ Tuesday, April 19

Leadership for Five Seasons – Annual Alumni Spring Luncheon11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Human Services Campus of East Central Iowa, 317 7th Ave, Cedar Rapids

Luncheon is free for dues paying alumni

❖ Thursday, April 21

PM Exchange5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Human Services Campus of East Central Iowa

317 7th Ave, Cedar Rapids

Member Event

Complimentary

❖ Thursday, April 21

Public Forum on the Cedar Rapids Local Option Sales Tax7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 410 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

Public educational forum hosted by ImpactCR and SourceMedia Group

❖ Friday, April 29

The Gala - A Royal Masquerade ✍6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Theatre Cedar Rapids 102 3rd Street SE

The premier event of the year! This black tie event allows us to celebrate the outstand-ing contributions of business and business professional and the impact they have made to the community. Enjoy performances, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and more at this outstanding event. Details on page 19.

$65 per person

May

For the latest listing of events or to register and pay on-line please visit

www.cedarrapids.org

Sponsorship opportunities are available for most Chamber events. Contact Candy Nanke for details at

cnanke@me.com

❖ Monday, May 2

Corridor Welcome Reception5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Bottleworks Lofts & Condominiums 905 Third Street SE, Cedar Rapids

Welcome new community members to the Corridor as we strive to be an inclusive community.

Complimentary

❖ Wednesday, May 4

ImpactCR Siren Wednesday

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Visit impactcr.org for location

❖ Wednesday, May 11

International Business Symposium ✍ 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Kirkwood Center

7725 Kirkwood Blvd, Cedar Rapids

This regional event is designed to allow businesses to stay current on international business practices or provide information for those interested in increasing their global presence.

$85 members, $140 future members or $45 for luncheon only

❖ May 18-20Futurallia Kansas City

Kansas City, MO

The Chamber is forming a delegation to attend Futurallia 2011. The event provides businesses with 16 one-on-one business meetings set to optimize your time and grow your business.

❖ Thursday, May 19

PM Exchange5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Fleck Sales Company

11125 High Life Ct SW, Cedar Rapids

Member Event

Complimentary

❖ May 22-25

America’s Small Business SummitWashington, DC

Join the Chamber’s delegation and bring the voice of business to Congress. Details on page 9.

Upcoming Signature Events

❖ International Business SymposiumThe Hotel at Kirkwood Center

May 11, 2011

✍ Denotes a Signature Event

ImpactCR EventsImpactCR hosts a number of committee meetings each month. To learn more about the organization’s various committees or find out when the next committee meeting is visit impactcr.org for details.

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For.its.first.time,.the.Cedar.Rapids.Area.Chamber.of.Commerce.nominated.five.local.businesses.for.the.U.S..Chamber’s.DREAM.Big.Small.Business.of.the.Year.Award...Genova.Technologies.Inc..and.Raining.Rose.Inc..have.been.awarded.the.U.S..Chamber’s.Blue.Ribbon.Business.Award..The.award.recognizes.businesses.for.their.critical.role.in.job.creation.and.economic.growth.and.honors.their.commitment.to.their.employees,.customers,.and.community..

.“The.recipients.of.this.year’s.Blue.Ribbon.Small.Business.Award.are.on.the.forefront.of.our.economic.recovery,”.said.Thomas.J..Donohue,.U.S..Chamber.president.and.CEO..“These.Iowa.companies.represent.our.nation’s.job.creators,.and.this.award.recognizes.their.significant.contributions.to.our.economy.”

Genova.Technologies.and.Raining.Rose.are.among.75.Blue.Ribbon.winners.selected.from.a.record.number.of.nationwide.applicants.and.will.be.honored.at.America’s.Small.Business.Summit.2011,.May.23–25,.in.Washington,.D.C.

Consider.joining.the.Chamber’s.delegation.at.the.upcoming.America’s.Small.Business.Summit.in.Washington,.D.C...Join.The.Chamber.and.bring.the.voice.of.business.to.Congress..

Visit www.uschambersummit.com for details.

America’s Small Business Summit

May 22-25, 2011Washington, D.C.

Cost.is.$2,000.per.person.which.includes.three.nights.hotel,.airfare,.conference.registration.and.multiple.meals.

For.details.or.registration.information.contact.Sara.Mentzer.at.319-730-1404.or.smentzer@cedarrapids.org...

Registration.details.are.available.online.at..www.cedarrapids.org/events.

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The.Cedar.Rapids.Area.Chamber.of.Commerce.Board.of.Directors.endorsed.the.

proposed.20-year.extension.of.the.City.of.Cedar.Rapids’.one.percent.local.option.sales.tax.in.March..The.board.voted.to.endorse.the.project.after.careful.consideration.and.

investigation.of.the.City’s.proposed.plan.for.flood.protection,.street.improvements.and.

property.tax.relief..After.much.thought,.review.and.discussion,.the.board.is.confident.in.the.City’s.pro-posed.plan.as.the.necessary.tool.to.protect.our.communi-ty.and.improve.its.economic.vitality...

Passing.the.extension.will.demonstrate.the.City’s.commitment.to.the.project.and.its.ability.to.fund.the.required.local.match.which.is.necessary.to.gain.the.need-ed.financial.support.of.the.State.and.Federal.Governments.for.the.protection.plan..

The.ability.to.provide.a.comprehensive.flood.protec-tion.system.for.both.sides.of.the.river,.while.also.funding.street.improvements.and.offering.property.tax.relief.will.position.Cedar.Rapids.to.become.a.place.where.people.want.to.live,.companies.want.to.locate.and.more.down-town.investment.will.occur.

“Cedar.Rapids.has.the.opportunity.to.make.a.state-ment.to.both.the.state.and.federal.governments.by.show-ing.our.commitment.to.developing.a.comprehensive.flood.protection.system,”.said.Chuck.Peters,.Chair.of.The.Cedar.Rapids.Area.Chamber.of.Commerce..“Our.Board.

of.Directors.views.this.proposed.sales.tax.extension.as.essential.for.the.growth.of.our.community.and.region.”

The Local Option Sales Tax The.local.sales.and.services.tax.if.approved.would.be.

extended.in.the.City.of.Cedar.Rapids.at.the.rate.of.one.percent.(1.%).to.be.effective.from.July.1,.2014,.until.June.30,.2034..As.shown.by.the.graph.below.the.tax.will.be.used.to.construct.a.flood.protection.system.protecting.both.the.east.and.west.side.of.the.river,.improve.the.streets.infrastructure.and.provide.property.tax.relief..

In.2009,.voters.in.Cedar.Rapids.approved.a.1.percent.Local.Option.Sales.Tax.through.June.30,.2014..The.reve-nues.from.the.tax.have.been.used.as.follows:•. 90%.for.acquisition.and.rehabilitation.of.flood-dam-

aged.housing.caused.by.the.floods.and.matching.funds.for.federal.dollars.to.assist.with.flood.recovery.or.flood.protection.

•. 10%.has.been.used.for.property.tax.relief..As.of.February,.2011.the.City.has.invested.$26.5.mil-

lion.of.the.LOST.funds.into.acquisition,.rehabilitation.and.flood.recovery.programs..A.complete.list.of.how.the.funds.have.been.invested.can.be.found.at.the.city’s.Web.site,.www.cedar-rapids.org.

.All.taxing.jurisdictions.within.Linn.County.(with.the.exception.of.Bertram,.Coggon.and.Prairieburg).will.be.having.a.special.election.on.May.3..Voters.will.be.asked.to.approve.a.20.year.local.option.sales.and.service.tax.year.extension..The.metro.area.of.Cedar.Rapids,.Fairfax,.

Investing in Our Future – Supporting the Sales Tax Extension

How the penny sales tax will be used in Cedar Rapids

10%

50%40%

Flood Protection Street Improvements

Property Tax Relief

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Investing in Our Future – Supporting the Sales Tax Extension

Hiawatha,.Marion.and.Robins.will.be.voting.as.one.metro.block..Each.city.will.have.ballot.language.specific.to.their.community’s.needs..Information.on.your.commu-nity’s.ballot.language.and.polling.location.can.be.found.at.http://bit.ly/eNDK9B

It’s.important.to.note.that.FEMA’s.assistance.is.pro-vided.once.and.would.not.be.able.to.support.our.commu-nity.if.we.were.to.have.another.catastrophic.flood..More.than.$750.million.has.been.invested.in.our.community.and.it’s.imperative.that.our.investments.are.protected..There.is.no.plan.B,.no.other.source.of.funding.is.as.effective.or.efficient..

BE INFORMED

ImpactCR and SourceMedia Group Host Informative Forum7:30p.m., Thursday, April 21Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

ImpactCR.invites.you.to.a.public.forum.on.the.Local.Option.Sales.Tax.extension.vote..A.panel.of.experts.rep-resenting.different.sides.of.this.debate.will.respond.to.your.questions..Join.us.Thursday,.April.21.in.the.Cedar.Rapids.Museum.of.Art..Doors.open.at.7:00PM.and.the.discussion.starts.at.7:30PM..Can’t.make.it.in.person?.No.problem..The.event.will.be.televised.live.on.KCRG.9.2..ImpactCR.and.SourceMedia.Group.are.hosting.the.event.and.look.forward.to.facilitating.the.conversation.

The.Protect.Cedar.Rapids.Committee,.led.by.Pat.Baird,.retired.President/CEO.of.AEGON.USA.will.lead.a.grassroots.educational.effort..All.voters.are.encouraged.to.attend.a.meeting.to.understand.the.facts.and.become.educated.on.the.project.prior.to.the.May.3rd.vote...

Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings:

These meetings will take place in the cafeteria in each respective building. All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and last no more than 2 hours.

April.. 1:. Harrison.Elementary,.1310.11th.Street.NWApril.. 4:. Garfield.Elementary,.1201.Maplewood.Drive.NEApril.. 5:. Taylor.Elementary,.720.7th.Avenue.SWApril.. 6:. Taylor.Elementary,.720.7th.Avenue.SWApril.. 7:. Harding.Middle,.4801.Golf.St.NEApril.. 8:. Harding.Middle,.4801.Golf.St.NE.April.11:. McKinley.Middle,.620.10th.Street.SEApril.12:. McKinley.Middle,.620.10th.Street.SEApril.13:. Wilson.Middle,.2301.J.Street.SWApril.14:. Kennedy.High,.4545.Wenig.Road.NEApril.15:. Hoover.Elementary,.4141.Johnson.Avenue.NWApril.18:. Kennedy.High,.4545.Wenig.Road.NEApril.19:..Grant.Wood.Elementary,.645.26th.Street.SEApril.20:..Grant.Wood.Elementary,.645.26th.Street.SEApril.21:..Washington.High,.2205.Forest.Drive.SEApril.22:..Hoover.Elementary,.4141.Johnson.Avenue.NWApril.25:..Harding.Middle,.4801.Golf.St.NEApril.26:..Washington.High,.2205.Forest.Drive.SEApril.27:..Jefferson.High,.1243.20th.Street.SWApril.28:..Jefferson.High,.1243.20th.Street.SW.

On-line: Visit www.VoteYesMay3.org to learn more and review the answers to frequently asked questions.

The Chamber encourages all members to become informed before the upcoming vote. The Chamber respects your thoughts and opinions and welcomes you to contact us with any potential concerns you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact Dee Baird, interim president at 319-730-1420.

15 Minutes to Flood Recovery

Throughout.April,.satellite.voting.options.will.be.available.in.the.Downtown.area..The.option.to.vote..early.will.provide.an.added.convenience.and.flexibility.for.voters...Dates.and.satellite.locations.will.be.listed..at.www.VoteYesMay3.org

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International Business Symposium 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 11The Kirkwood Center

The symposium targets businesses that are actively engaged in international business as well as those beginning to explore the opportunity. This event will be informative for any Iowa business interested in staying current on international business practices or wanting to increasing their global presence. The International Business Symposium is a collaborative event hosted by The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce and Iowa City Area Development Group.

Keynote speakers include Liz Reilly, U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Jalel Aossey, Midamar Corporation. This year the conference will provide four conference tracks allowing you to maximize time throughout the day by attending workshops tailored to your company’s needs.

Registration: $85.00 Chamber & Economic Development organization members (including other communities) $145.00 Future Members Planning Partners: Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa City Chamber of Commerce, Iowa City Area Development Group.

A few sponsorship opportunities remain, for more information contact Candy Bloomhall Nanke at cnanke@me.com. For more information or to register visit www.cedarrapids.org/events.

Special thanks to our sponsors:

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This year four tracks will be offered to maximize your time: Getting Started, Cultural Competencies, Keeping it Legal and Logistics - Staying on Course. Find the track that best meets your needs and invite others in your organization to attend.

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CorridorWorks Career Fair

The.first.CorridorWORkS Career Fair.will.be.held.Thursday,.April.28.from.4:00.pm.to.7:00.pm.inside.Lindale.Mall.in.Cedar.Rapids..Organizers.expect.nearly.70.employers.and.over.1,000.job..seekers.to.attend.

The.event.is.modeled.after.the.Corridor.Career.Fair,.a.popular.and.successful.event.that.was..traditionally.held.the.last.Saturday.of.April.at.the..J..Gould.Recreation.Center.on.the.Kirkwood.Community.College.Campus..Organizers.feel.there..is.still.a.strong.need.for.a.community.wide.career.fair.and.a.forum.that.connects.area.employers.with.skilled.workers.from.around.the.region..In.response.to.employer.feedback,.there.will.also.be.an.effort.to.expand.marketing.for.the.event.to.job.seekers.outside.the.area,.including.Waterloo,.Davenport,.Des.Moines.and.Dubuque.

The.event.is.sponsored.by.the.National.Career.Readiness.Certificate.(NCRC.).Formally.known.as.Skills.Advantage,.the.NCRC.is.a.portable,.evidence-based.credential.that.measures.essential.workplace.skills.and.is.a.reliable.predictor.of.workplace.success..The.certificate.is.applicable.across.all.sectors.of.the.economy.and.measures.problem.solving,.critical.thinking,.comprehending.work-related.text,.and.other.essential.skills..The.program.can.be.used.for..screening,.hiring,.promotion,.and.targeting.employee.training.and.development..Over.150.local.employers.are.currently.utilizing.the.NCRC.program.

Event.partners.include.Priority.One,.the.Iowa.City.Area.Development.Group,.Kirkwood.Community.College,.IowaWorks,.New.Horizons,.Kaplan.University,.Coe.College,.Cornell.College,.Mount.Mercy.University,.ITT.Technical.Institute,.and.the.University.of.Iowa.

Booth.registration.is.free.and.available.online.through.www.kirkwood.edu/skillsadvantage.until.April.15..Onsite.interview.space.will.be.provided.at.the.Iowa.Works.office.inside.Lindale.Mall..For.more.information,.please.contact.Kari.Lammer,.director..of.workforce.services.at.Priority.One,.at..klammer@cedarrapids.org.or.319-730-1427.

ENTREPRENEURS’ CORNERTake the time to plan

Curt Nelson, President & CEo, Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC)

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We.all.know.that.it.is.increasingly.difficult.to.find.the.time.to.think..strategically.about.our.businesses..If.you’re.like.most.business.owners.and.executives,.you.likely.get.caught.up.with.working.tactically.in.your.business.rather.than.looking.out.ahead.and.working.on.your.business..Ideally,.you.would.involve.your.management.team.and.hold.strategy.sessions.quarterly—.or.at.least.annually...

Successful business leaders should continually review their:

• Fitinthemarket—is there a defendable need for my product/service and how large is the opportunity?• Businessplan/strategy—do I have a plan to steer my business and attract necessary funds/investment to

properly capitalize?• Team—do I have the right talent and in the right quantities to execute on my plan?• Leadership—do I have effective leadership in my business?• Resources—do I have the resources needed to win/succeed?

I.take.business.leaders.through.these.key.elements.in.my.seminar,.The.Recipe.for.Business.Success..The.EDC.is.presenting.this.seminar.in.Cedar.Rapids.on.April.21st.and.we.invite.you.to.attend.and.use.the.day.as.a.strategic.planning.session.for.your.business..Executives.from.50-year-old.to.early-stage.companies.have.used.this.day.to.strategically.plan.for.their.own.businesses.and.identify.areas.of.opportunity.for.improvement..Throughout.the.seminar,.we.score.your.busi-ness.on.the.above.criteria.so.that.at.the.end.of.the.day,.you.come.away.with.a.“report.card”.tailored.for.your.business—with.actionable.next.steps.outlined.

If.you’ve.found.it.challenging.to.do.proper.strategic.planning.in.the.past,.attending.the.Recipe.for.Business.Success.seminar.could.be.the.perfect..opportunity.for.your.business..For.details.or.to.register.for.the.April.21st..seminar,.call.319-369-4955.or.visit.www.edcinc.org.and.click.on.Events..

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“We used the Recipe seminar as a strategic planning session for our management team. We are now executing on elements uncovered during that session.”

.Tom Pientok,

President & CEo Apache Hose &

Belting Co., Inc.

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Be aware and prepare for natural disasters in IowaThe.current.crisis.in.Japan.serves.as.a.reminder.of.how.quickly.natu-

ral.disasters.can.happen.and.the.devastating.effects.in.the.aftermath..With.the.arrival.of.spring,.Iowans.are.ridding.themselves.of.the.“winter.blahs,”.but.anxiety.levels.often.increase.with.flood.and.tornado.seasons.upon.us.

Bob.Harschnek,.case.management.team.leader.of.the.initiative,.said.planning.ahead.can.be.a.life-saver.

“We.can’t.predict.what.is.going.to.happen,.but.we.can.prepare.to.the.best.of.our.ability,”.Harschnek.said..“By.putting.a.plan.into.place.now,.you.are.protecting.yourself.for.the.future.”

Gary.Ficken,.owner.of.Bimm.Ridder.Sportswear,.has.traveled.the.Midwest.sharing.his.2008.flood.experience.and.plan.of.action.to.keep.his.business.protected..Ficken.suggests.businesses.should.develop.a.continuity.plan,.assessing.the.risks.affecting.operational.and.business.aspects..

The.first.step.is.forming.a.continuity.team..Each.member.should.have.a.copy.of.the.plan.at.their.home..In.forming.a.continuity.plan,.it.is.important.to.map.out.the.key.elements.that.encompass.the.business,.and.note.any.potential.problems.that.could.arise..

❖ PersonnelDevelop contact information for each employee.

❖ FacilitiesHave a map of every business location, including floor plans. Make a copy of your lease and place in a separate, secure location.

❖ Materials and EquipmentKeep a list of all suppliers, materials and finished goods as well as capital equipment and tools.

❖ Information TechnologyEnsure IT functions are backed up and a recovery plan is in place to decrease disruption.

❖ Financial and Customer RecordsFind a safe storage for financial records and keep tax documents and client files backed up.

❖ CommunicationPrepare a response should your business be unable to provide customer service, deliver product, or lose documentation of business transactions.

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Brent’s.Computer.Services.has.over.28.years.of.combined.expe-rience.in.the.computer.industry..Some.of.the.services.that.we.offer.include.virus.removal,.system.reloads,.PC.and.Mac.repair,.data.backup.&.recovery,.and.tutoring.services.for.a.variety.of.topics.which.can.be.administered.in.groups.or.one.on.one.

Groupon Cedar rapids, IA Natalie owens, Account ExecutivePhone: 319-855-0959Web: www.groupon.com Email: natalie@groupon.com

Groupon.negotiates.discounts.with.all.types.of.popular.local.businesses..We.send.the.deals.to.thousands.of.local.subscribers.in.our.free.daily.email,.and.we.send.the.businesses.a.ton.of.new.customers.for.no.out.of.pocket.cost.

Living Well Magazine, Linn County P.o. Box 10861, Cedar rapids, IA 52410Mary smart, PublisherPhone: 319-213-9057, Fax: 866-655-3064Web: www.livingwellmag.com Email: mary@livingwellmag.com

LIVING.WELL.Magazine.provides.quality.health,.wellness,.legal,.financial,.and.lifestyle.information.to.local-market..readers,.50.and.older,.with.middle-to-upper.level.incomes...Our.complimentary.publication.is.distributed.locally.and.direct.mailed.to.our.specific.demographic..We.ensure.our.advertisers.market.directly.to.potential.customers.while.providing.educa-tional.articles.and.demonstrating.their.expertise.in.their.field.

Recover Health1435 31st street NE, suite A, Cedar rapids, IA 52402Monica Hunter, Branch ManagerPhone: 319-373-6294, Fax: 319-373-6298Web: www.recoverhealth.org Email: mhunter@recoverhealth.org

Recover.Health.is.a.full.service.Home.Health.serving.11..counties.surrounding.Cedar.Rapids..We.provide.a.comprehen-sive.menu.of.services.ranging.from.Pediatrics,.Psych,.Physical,.Occupational,.Respiratory,.and.Speech.Therapy..Skilled.nursing,.wound.care,.housekeeping,.and.companion.care.services.round.out.ways.we.help.our.clients.stay.at.home!

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OfficersChuck.Peters,.SourceMedia.Group,.ChairNancy.Kasparek,.U.S..Bank.NA,.Chair.ElectBrad.Hart,.Bradley.&.Riley.PC,.Immediate.Past.Chair. .Rob.Frederick,.The.AEGON.Companies,.Secretary. .William.Vincent,.Clifton.Gunderson.LLP,.Treasurer.

Board of DirectorsJill.Ackerman,.Marion.Chamber.of.Commerce,.....Honorary.DirectorDawn.Ainger,.Genova.Technologies,.DirectorThomas.Anderson,.Merrill.Lynch,.DirectorDee.Baird,.Priority.One,.President.Priority.OneTodd.Barker,.NAI.Iowa.Realty.Commercial,.DirectorDavid.Benson,.Cedar.Rapids.Community.School... District,.Director. .Barry.Boyer,.Van.Meter.Industrial,.Inc.,.Chair.Priority.OneScott.Byers,.NAI.Iowa.Realty.Commercial,.DirectorLijun.Chadima,.Thorland.Company,.DirectorRon.Corbett,.Mayor,.City.of.Cedar.Rapids,.Honorary.DirectorJeff.Elgin,.J.&.T.Elgin,.LLC,.DirectorJames.Ernst,.Four.Oaks.Inc..of.Iowa,.DirectorGary.Ficken,.Bimm.Ridder.Sportswear,.DirectorRonald.Fielder,.Grant.Wood.Area.Education.Agency,.DirectorKristie.Fisher,.Kirkwood.Community.College,.DirectorDon.Garland,.Chair.Marion.Chamber,.Honorary.Director. .Scott.Gasway,.J.P..Gasway.Company,.Inc.,.DirectorVern.Gebhard,.Alliant.Energy.–.Interstate.Power.&... Light.Co.,.Director.Bernard.Gill,.Ascott.Transcription.Services,.Director. .Shannon.Hanson,.ImpactCR,.Honorary.Director.. .Tom.Hobson,.Rockwell.Collins,.Inc.,.At.Large.DirectorBeth.Houlahan,.Mercy.Medical.Center,.DirectorTim.Kintner,.Bankers.Trust.Company,.DirectorChristine.Landa,.Junior.Achievement.of.Eastern.....Iowa,.Inc.,.DirectorRobb.Loftsgard,.Wells.Fargo.Bank,.DirectorCurt.Nelson,.Entrepreneurial.Development.Center.Inc.....Honorary.DirectorDoug.Neumann,.Cedar.Rapids.Downtown.District,.....Honorary.DirectorRon.Olson,.Paulson.Electric.Company,.DirectorHazel.Pegues,.Diversity.Focus,.Honorary.DirectorJohn.Sheehan,.St..Luke’s.Hospital,.DirectorTim.Spain,.United.Fire.Group,.Director. .Vernon.Squires,.Leadership.for.Five.Seasons,.....Honorary.Director..Michael.Sundall,.Physicians’.Clinic.of.Iowa,.P.C.,.Director. .Monica.Vernon,.Cedar.Rapids.City.Council,.Honorary.DirectorWilliam.Vernon,.Simmons.Perrine.Moyer.....Bergman.PLC,.DirectorBrandt.Worley,.Worley.Warehousing,.Inc,.Director

Environmental Sustainability

Roundtable Kicks-Off

More.than.20.community.members.represent-ing.a.variety.of.industries.gathered.at.the.Chamber.for.an.Environmental.Sustainability.Focus.Group.led.by.Kitty.Edwards.with.Quaker/Pepsico.on.March.16th...

The.group.‘talked.trash’.and.determined..interest.in.continuing.discussions.to.exchange.best.practices,.network.and..make.a.difference.with.a..goal.of.becoming.a.zero..landfill.community...

The group will meet again for a brown bag lunch on Wednesday April 27th.at.noon.in.the.Chamber.boardroom...Participation.is.free.and..more.members.are..welcome,.if.you’d.like.to..join.in.the.discussion,..contact.Julie.Stow.at..jstow@cedarrapids.org..

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March PM Exchange Recap

The.University.of.Iowa.Community.Credit.Union..celebrated.its.new.branch.location.by.having.a.ribbon..cutting.followed.by.a.PM.Exchange..Guests.enjoyed.the.networking.opportunity.provided.by.the.University.of.Iowa.Community.Credit.Union..The.night.featured.a.fes-tive.Hawkeye.themed.evening.complete.with.a.prize.that.included.a.pair.of.Iowa.football.tickets..BF.Burt.provided.entertainment.while.members.enjoyed.the.opportunity.to.connect.with.friends.and.make.new.connections.

Contact the Chamber and learn more about the numerous opportunities to maximize you marketing dollars. From PM Exchanges, Featured Member of

the Month, newsletter, on-line and more; The Chamber can help you gain exposure and

positively impact your bottom line. Contact Kari Stillman at kstillman@cedarrapids.org

Chamber PM Exchange

Join the tenant agencies of the Human Services Campus and the Better Business Bureau for a

wonderful reception and a chance to learn more about some of the area’s leading nonprofi t organizations.

Guests will enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvresand a great networking opportunity in this

wonderful new facility and community resource.

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A Royal Masquerade

The Chamber requests the honour of your presence at

The Gala: A Royal Masquerade. Friday, April 29, 2011 Theatre Cedar Rapids 102 Third Street SE 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Honors Awards will be given in the following categories: Howard Hall Excellence in Business Entrepreneur of the Year Chamber Volunteer of the Year small Business of the Year

The Program Procession:.Cocktails.&.Hors.D’oeuvres. Ceremony:.Majestic.performances.and.acclaim.for.honorees. Reception:.Cocktails,.Dessert.&.Dancing.with.the.. Rod.Pierson.Big.Band

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