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Hawkeye to Host Advanced Manufacturing Information Session on December 5

CEDAR FALLS–Hawkeye Community College will host an information session on short-term training in CNC Machining, Industrial Maintenance, and Welding on Monday, December 5, at 11:30 a.m., at the Cedar Falls Center, 5330 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls. The session will include information about upcoming training opportunities, a tour of training areas, and the opportunity to visit

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Cedar Valley Honored at Iowa Tourism Conference

The following was submitted by our Affiliate agencies, the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau and Cedar Falls Tourism. These organizations in collaboration as Cedar Valley Tourism, and with the Alliance & Chamber to promote and maintain high-quality amenities that benefit visitors and residents alike. Representatives from the Grout Museum District and Cedar Falls Community Main

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Cedar Valley receives Healthy Hometown Founder award

Healthiest State Initiative recognize communities’ efforts to improve health and well-being DES MOINES, IA (Nov. 2, 2016) — The cities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo were presented a Healthy HometownSM POWERED BY Wellmark award at the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative Bringing it Home conference on Nov.1, 2016. The award recognizes the Cedar Valley for their

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Hawkeye Community College to Host Open House Exploring Apprenticeships on November 15

The following information was submitted by an Alliance & Chamber investor. The Exploring Apprenticeships Open House is for businesses interested in exploring apprenticeship programs. WATERLOO–Hawkeye Community College will host an open house exploring apprenticeship opportunities Tuesday, November 15, 2016, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Buchanan Hall 121 on Hawkeye’s Main Campus, 1501 East Orange Road,

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Michael Broshar Receives AIA Iowa Medal of Honor

The following release was submitted by an Alliance & Chamber investor business. Michael Broshar, FAIA and managing partner at INVISION Architecture, received the Medal of Honor, the highest award given by AIA Iowa. The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa) recognized Michael Broshar, FAIA with the 2016 Medal of Honor Award during their

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Covenant Clinic to open location in Downtown Waterloo

The following release is from an investor organization of the Alliance & Chamber. Organization focused on expanding access to health care WATERLOO – The health and well-being of our community is dependent on the health care available, the personal choices we make, and the places we live, learn, work and play. With the needs of

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Diversity & Inclusion Partnership Presents 6th Annual Summit for Business Professionals

The Diversity & Inclusion Partnership of the Alliance & Chamber is presenting the 2016 Executive Diversity & Inclusion Summit. This is the 6th year for this educational event for owners and managers of businesses and organizations of all sizes. The Summit will be held on October 14, in Winter Hall Atrium and McKinstry Student Center

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CARL A. NELSON & COMPANY ACHIEVES SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE

The following announcement is provided one of our investor companies. 1,500,000 Man-Hours Worked Without a Lost Time Work Injury BURLINGTON, IOWA (August 1, 2016) – Carl A. Nelson & Company recently surpassed a significant milestone in the construction industry.  Their employees achieved 1.5 million man-hours without a lost time work injury.  This accomplishment reflects their

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High-Capacity Broadband from Mediacom Business Powering University of Northern Iowa Metal Casting Center

 The following information was released by Mediacom Business  New additive manufacturing and design facility utilizes bandwidth intensive applications to train and prepare manufacturers and students Waterloo, IA – June 28, 2016 – Furthering its commitment to drive economic growth in the Cedar Valley corridor, Mediacom Business, a division of Mediacom Communications Corporation, today announced the

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