ImpactCR
We create experiences to connect young professionals to people and places in our community.
Events
Siren Wednesdays: These after work socials at Economic Alliance member local bars and restaurants. They occur on the first Wednesday of each month and serve as a way for young professionals to network with each other in a relaxed environment.
BigWig Lunch Talks (BLT): The goal of the BigWig Lunch Talks is to expose young professionals to seasoned professionals and inspirational leaders in the community over the lunch hour. BLTs happen four times annually. Each BLT features one seasoned community leader, who shares their unique leadership story.
Leaders Roundtable: One of our most popular events, Leaders Roundtable, brings Corridor leaders together for small group discussions with young professionals. This annual event takes place over the lunch hour at NewBoCo, 415, 12th Ave, Cedar Rapids.
Leadership Workshops: Twice a year ImpactCR offers lunches dedicated leadership discovery. Local professionals discuss leadership principles and best practices for them in everyday situations.
Next Gen. Summit
Each year, we team up with EPIC, with the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce to produce this professional, full-day conference. Next Gen. Summit is designed to inspire, empower and develop young professionals who live and work in ICR IOWA. In 2018, Next Gen. Summit was offered as a track at The Gazette's Iowa Ideas conference September 20-21 in Downtown Cedar Rapids.
ImpactCR 2019 Advisory Board
| Kaly Etten |
Collins Aerospace |
| Lindsey Flannery | Indian Creek Nature Center |
| Glen Fuhrmeister | Unique Events |
| Zach Gibson | Waypoint |
| Jessalyn Holdcraft | New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative |
| Carissa Johnson | Freedom Festival |
| Pankit Kotecha | Collins Aerospace |
| Molly LaKose | Van Meter Inc. |
| Jaime Mead | The Overture Group |
| Vandana Merani | Collins Aerospace |
| Aaron Murphy | Aaron Murphy Interiors |
| Rebecca Sullens | Cornell College |
| Torri Trapp | Dupaco Community Credit Union |
| Alyssa Trunck | Cedar Rapids Community School District |
| Emily Weber | National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library |
To stay up-to-date on ImpactCR, check out the events calendar, follow us on Twitter (@ImpactCR), Like us on Facebook and sign up for the monthly ImpactCR email update! If you have any questions or would be interested in learning more about ImpactCR please contact Jordan Atwater at jatwater@cedarrapids.org.
Thank you to our Presenting program sponsor:
Thank you to our Supporting program sponsor: