UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital | Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber

CEDAR VALLEY OF IOWA (July 17, 2018) –New teachers will be welcomed by Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber investors at the 2018 New Teacher Breakfast from 7:30-9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 17 at Courtyard by Marriott, 250 Westfield Ave., Waterloo.

The annual event is attended by more than 200 teachers, school administrators, and business leaders. The breakfast will celebrate new teachers from Cedar Falls Community School District, Cedar Valley Catholic Schools, St. Patrick Catholic School, Valley Lutheran and Waterloo Community School District.

The program, facilitated by the Leader Valley team and student leaders, includes an introduction to the whole-school leadership and life skills initiative The Leader in Me©. Speakers also include leaders from business and higher education.

The University of Northern Iowa College of Education is the premier sponsor for the breakfast. Gold sponsors include Cedar Valley Catholic Schools System, and Hawkeye Community College. The Decoration Sponsor is Sam’s Club, and Silver Sponsors are Purdue University Global, and UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital.

Alliance & Chamber investors are exclusively invited to attend the breakfast. Event ticket price of $40 pays for breakfast for one representative of the investor’s company and a complimentary breakfast for one new teacher.

The Alliance & Chamber investor registration deadline is August 7. Click here to register or contact Bette Wubbena at bwubbena@cedarvalleyalliance.com.

Individual and Business Award Winners Honored March 27

WATERLOO, IOWA (March 27, 2018) – Individuals and businesses were honored for their ongoing commitment to making the Cedar Valley a better place to work, do business, and live on March 27 at the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber Annual Celebration.

More than 500 registered for the night of celebration and recognition held at the Waterloo Convention Center, downtown Waterloo.

The 2018 award winners are as follows:

Legacy Award: Tom Penaluna, Chairman of CBE Companies, Inc.

Tom Penaluna

This ward honors an individual for their continued leadership and noteworthy contributions to the Cedar Valley through philanthropy and volunteerism; working to create a positive environment for business expansion; and community growth and enhancing the quality of life for talent recruitment and retention.

Fulfilling the Vision of One Award: Sue Armbrecht, North Iowa Regional President, MidWestOne Bank

Sue Armbrecht

This award recognizes tan outstanding contribution by an individual in the private sector for leadership in creating and strengthening regional collaboration and cooperation for economic and community development.

Business of the Year (full-time equivalent employees 1-50): Bloom Manufacturing, Inc.

Business of the Year (full-time equivalent employees 51 or greater): Omega Cabinetry/MasterBrand Cabinets

These awards recognize the efforts of Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber investors in promoting the quality of life and offering leadership within the Cedar Valley, achieving a major business accomplishment, or making an outstanding contribution to the Cedar Valley community, economy, and residents.

John Deere Treating Capital Well Award: KWWL Television, Inc.

To recognize the efforts of a private sector firm for a significant investment in the Cedar Valley that most emphasize the attributes of the Cedar Valley.

Harold Brock Innovation Award: Talk to Me Technologies, LLC

This award recognizes the efforts of a private sector firm for innovation in technology, advanced manufacturing, or talent development.

Cedar Valley Partner Award: University of Northern Iowa Business & Community Services

This award recognizes the efforts of an educational institution, non-profit organization, service club or human service agency – must be a Greater Cedar Valley Alliance & Chamber investor – in promoting economic growth, employment, and quality of life and offering leadership or making an outstanding contribution to the Cedar Valley and its residents on a continuing basis or with a specific project.

Economic Inclusion Award: UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital

This award honors employers in the Cedar Valley that have made significant achievements in championing economic inclusion and diversity in their businesses and organizations.

For more detail about and videos of the award winners, visit the Alliance & Chamber website at https://www.cedarvalleyalliance.com/cms/390/2018-Annual-Award-Winners

Nominations for 2019 awards will be accepted in early 2019. For a listing of past award winners, visit https://www.cedarvalleyalliance.com/cms/381/Annual-Awards

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