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Table of Contents Article, Page From the President’s Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Featured Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Next Gen. Summit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Economic Alliance Open House & Reception. . 6 Breakfast of Champions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 ImpactCR Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Community Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Interim Flood Protection Part 1. . . . . . . . 10-11 Leadership for Five Seasons Youth Retreat. . 12 Public Policy Update: Wind Energy . . . . . . . 13 Color of Money: Series for Retailers. . . . . . . 14 Two Local Companies Receive IEDA Tax Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Kicking off CEO & Marketing Roundtables. . . 16 New Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings . . . . . . 17 September PM Exchange Recap . . . . . . . . . 18 PM Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Recap of 14th Annual Golf Outing. . . . . . . . 19
September 2012
Volume 82 No 1 (USPS558-200) Economic Alliance Report (ISSN 108-50775) is published monthly by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, 501 First Street SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Subscription price of $35 per year is included in an annual membership. Periodicals postage paid at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Postmaster: Send changes to: Economic Alliance Report Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance 501 First Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-2011 President & CEO: Dee Baird Editor: Mallory Mohwinkle Contact the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance at 319-398-5317 for reprint permission.
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From the President’s Desk:
This month, and really through 2012 and 2013, we are providing information about Cedar River flood protection—what exists now, what is planned for the future and how that impacts our ability to make this the top economic growth region in the country. I’ve spoken to hundreds of customers over the past eight months, and one of the consistent questions that surfaces is the plan for flood protection. It is clear to our team that businesses need certainty, and it is our obligation to our customers to make sure you have accurate, up-to-date information regarding this subject so you can make appropriate business decisions. As we all know, the Floods of 2008 were devastating to Cedar Rapids and to our region. We should all take pride in the fact we learned valuable lessons from that disaster and are more prepared than prior to June 2008. And since that time, the City of Cedar Rapids has further enhanced its flood response plan. Details about those improvements are in this month’s center spread story. I want to emphasize that the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance recognizes—as does the City of Cedar Rapids—temporary flood protection is not enough. Significant work is taking place on the permanent flood protection plan and in October we will provide details of work in progress now and for the future as it relates to permanent flood protection. We understand the need to communicate critical issues and updates important to our customers. This month is no exception and we promise to continue to cover this issue in the future and provide you with timely updates. Regards,
Dee Baird President & CEO
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Agenda: (subject to change) 8 a.m. REGISTRATION & NETWORKING 8:30 a.m. OPENING GENERAL SESSION Welcome message from ImpactCR and EPIC. 9 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS – I The Second and Third Impression You have already made the first impression. Now learn valuable tools to provide you with confidence, style, and presence to create a lasting impression to move you to the next level. How to Start Your Own Business, Part 1 Ever wonder how they did it? Now is your chance to interact with up-and-coming business owners and entrepreneurs on the steps they took, the successes they have achieved, and the failures they have incurred along the way. Part I of a two part session for anyone that may be considering their own entrepreneurial endeavor someday. Diversity Gone Wrong The good, the bad and the ugly on inclusion strategies in the workplace. Learn ideas and strategies to move away from intolerance and toward celebration.
Living Your Life Without Losing Your Mind (Panel) Learn tips from everyday people on how they are capitalizing time with career, friends, family, volunteering and occasionally flossing their teeth. 10:15 a.m. BREAKOUT SESSIONS – II Becoming the Next Top Dog Empower yourself to explore possibilities in your life that you never thought possible. This exciting speaker will teach you key leadership characteristics and areas of development to ignite you to the next level. How to Start Your Own Business, Part 2 You may have already attended Part I to find out how entrepreneurs do it, now interact with the “suits.” This panel of professionals will answer your questions on how to start a business, identify resources available to you, and help you determine “what’s next?” as you move your business forward. Why the Creative Corridor is the Center of the Universe Think the Corridor lacks in culture? Attend this workshop to become educated
on current culture in the Corridor and participate in a brainstorming session to voice your ideas on what should be in the Corridor to make it an even better place to live! How Not to Become a Social Media Faux Pas Are you a continuous Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter checker? Take a time-out from your tweeting to hear insight on how to link yourself into a promotion instead of Facebooking yourself out of a job. The topics covered in this session are sure to be worthy of your next status update! 10:45 a.m. REGISTRATION OPEN FOR CEO SESSION & LUNCHEON 11 a.m. CEO/BIGWIG SESSION *Limited Availability 11:15 a.m. NETWORKING & UNITED WAY NONPROFIT FAIR 12:15 p.m. LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE ADDRESS 1:30 p.m. Summit Concludes
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to Please join us as we celebrate the opening of our new facility at 501 First St. SE from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 25. Attendees are invited to our open house event, complete with cocktails, hors d’oeurves, live entertainment, and most importantly, tours and exclusive information regarding our new facility and the Innovation Center. A brief program will begin at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Located along the river in downtown Cedar Rapids, the facility was designed in a smart, innovative and progressive manner to reflect the region we live and work in—Iowa’s Creative Corridor. The Economic Alliance & Innovation Center opened in July, and we are excited to show off the space! We hope you’ll join us!
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Thursday, October 4 7:00 a.m to 8:30 a.m. Economic Alliance Boardroom 501 First St. SE
Join us for a morning of networking and exciting presentation regarding the Paramount Theatre project as it nears its grand opening! Jim Hoffman, who led the coordination of the Paramount Theatre project, will take us through their process and plans to bring this beloved theatre back, better than ever. A light breakfast and coffee will be offered beginning at 7 a.m., and the program will begin at 7:30 a.m.
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There is no cost to attend the Breakfast of Champions, however space is limited and registration is required on www.cedarrapids.org.
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Saturday, September 22 ImpactCR: Brush with Kindness, Habitat for Humanity We are partnering with Habitat for Humanity for their Brush With Kindness project to rehab and preserve a home for homeowners in need. Potential work involves painting, landscaping, minor repair services and more. We’re looking for 10-20 people to volunteer for two shifts (8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). Learn more at www.cedarrapids.org.
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Various volunteer shifts available. Email mussmana@crlibrary.org for details.
Sign up to volunteer today by contacting Leadership & Service co-chair Amber Mussman at mussmana@crlibrary.org.
Upcoming ImpactCR Events ImpactCR Committee Mingle October 10 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Downtown Fieldhouse 401 1st St. SE Do you currently serve on a committee for ImpactCR? Want to learn more about how to get involved? Join us! Attend this informal event to meet and mingle with members who currently serve on one of our three committees (Leadership & Service, Civic & Community Action and Members & Mixers). Attendees will learn more about what ImpactCR committees strive to accomplish. Each committee focuses on different projects and initiatives, so this is a great opportunity for new members to learn about committee basics and how to get involved—while also serving as an opportunity for current members to learn more about our different areas of volunteerism. This event is free and open to the public.
Next Gen. Summit, brought to the Creative Corridor by ImpactCR and EPIC (For full details, see page 5)
October 15 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hotel at Kirkwood Center Continuing Education Center 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW The Next Gen. Summit is a half-day of personal and professional development workshops for young pros who live and work in Iowa’s Creative Corridor. The event includes a non-profit fair with partner agencies from United Way of East Central Iowa and Johnson County, a special session for Top Level Executives and a luncheon featuring our dynamic keynote speaker, Rebecca Ryan of Next Generation Consulting. Get your “Top Ten Reasons to Attend” and see an agenda on our registration page. Register now at www.impactcr.org.
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Community Calendar SEPTEMBER ■■Leadership
for Five Seasons: 12th Annual Golf Outing Sept. 7, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Airport National Public Golf, Range & Mini 3001 Wright Brothers Blvd.
■■Professional
Development Academy: Management Sept. 11, 8-9 a.m. Economic Alliance 501 First St. SE Please register on www.cedarrapids.org
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of Money: Breakfast Series for Retailers Sept. 13, 7:30-9 a.m. Cedar Rapids Marriott 1200 Collins Rd. Please register on www.cedarrapids.org
■■Downtown
Farmers’ Market
Sept. 15, 7:30 a.m.-Noon, Rain or Shine! Enjoy the last market of the 2012 season! Shop from more than 220 vendors in Greene Square Park, located along 3rd & 4th Avenues, and 5th St. to 2nd St..
■■September
PM Exchange
OCTOBER ■■Professional
Development Academy: 2012 & 2013 Tax Opportunities & Hazards Oct. 2, Noon-1:30 p.m. Economic Alliance 501 First St. SE
Sponsored and hosted by experts of McGladrey. Registration now available on www.cedarrapids.org.
■■ImpactCR
Siren Wednesday
Oct. 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Location TBA
The MBA for Professionals & Managers delivered in Cedar Rapids
Enjoy a casual and fun night of networking with ImpactCR on the first Wednesday of the month! Sponsored by University of Iowa Tippie School of Management. No registration required. Free to attend.
■■Breakfast
of Champions
Oct. 4, 7-8:30 a.m. Economic Alliance 501 First St. SE Join us for networking and a presentation on the Paramount Theatre project as it nears its grand opening! Sponsored by Van Meter Inc. Registration now available on www.cedarrapids.org.
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Gen. Summit, brought to the Creative Corridor by ImpactCR and EPIC
Sept. 20, 5-7 p.m. Rapids Reproductions 6015 Huntington Court NE
Oct. 15, 8 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Continuing Education Center 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
No registration required. Free to attend.
The Next Gen. Summit is a half-day of personal and professional development workshops for young pros who live and work in Iowa’s Creative Corridor. The event includes a non-profit fair with partner agencies from United Way of East Central Iowa and Johnson County, a special session for Top Level Executives and a luncheon featuring our dynamic keynote speaker, Rebecca Ryan of Next Generation Consulting. Register now at www.impactcr.org.
■■ImpactCR:
Brush with Kindness, Habitat for Humanity Sept. 22, 8:30-4 p.m. (various volunteer shifts)
Learn more at www.cedarrapids.org. Sign up to volunteer today by contacting Leadership & Service co-chair Amber Mussman at mussmana@crlibrary.org.
■■Economic
Alliance Open House
Sept. 25, 5-7 p.m. Economic Alliance 501 First St. SE Guests will enjoy refreshments and entertainment, plus details and tours of our new facility, including the Innovation Center. Free and open to the public. Please RSVP by e-mail to economicalliance@cedarrapids.org.
■■CEO
Roundtable Kickoff
Oct. 17, Noon-1:30 p.m. Economic Alliance 501 First St. SE Presidents, CEO’s and business owners are invited to gather together for a confidential and invigorating exchange of ideas, insights and information. Roundtables are designed to provide members with support and direction needed to maximize your organizations growth and prosperity. Registration is still available on cedarrapids.org.
■■Marketing
Roundtable Kickoff
Oct. 24, Noon-1:30 p.m. Economic Alliance 501 First St. SE Marketing, communication and public relations professionals are invited together for a roundtable that meets once a month to discuss common issues, ideas and insights. This roundtable is facilitated by staff of the Economic Alliance. Registration is still available on cedarrapids.org.
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The Economic Alliance is committed to assisting the City of Cedar Rapids in achieving permanent flood protection. In addition, we believe informing our customers about the flood protection currently in existence is an essential role and priority of the Economic Alliance. This month’s inside spread story details the City’s Interim Flood Protection Plan, including the enhancements made to the city’s flood protection plan since the 2008 flood. In October’s Report we will provide an update on the City’s progress toward implementation of permanent flood protection. For more information on all the City’s work on flood protection progress, go the City’s Web site at www.cedar-rapids.org and click on “Government.”
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s the Economic Alliance Policy Board aligned the organization’s inaugural set of strategic goals to the Vision and Mission of the Economic Alliance, there was never a doubt that working toward flood protection for core districts of Cedar Rapids was going to be part of the focus. After all, how could this be the top economic growth region in the country - our vision - if there were uncertainties about the viability of the largest job center and most concentrated tax base and capital investment in the entire region? And how could the Economic Alliance serve as the catalyst for economic diversity, growth and prosperity for our region - our mission - if it wasn’t willing to be a voice in one of the most critical business issues facing many hundreds of its customer businesses? Dee Baird, Economic Alliance president and CEO, says organizational leadership was committed from day one to doing whatever it could to assist in achieving flood protection. “Cedar Rapids residents had just voiced their opinion in the local option sales tax referendum, but we heard from many people that while they may have voted no in the election, they were not voting against flood protection,” Baird says. “We knew permanent flood protection is a critical issue for many, many businesses.” The Policy Board, which includes Cedar Rapids City
Manager Jeff Pomeranz, understood funding and building permanent flood protection would be led by work being done between local and federal government, particularly the City of Cedar Rapids and the Army Corps of Engineers. There will be important but secondary roles for the Economic Alliance to play in public policy advocacy, community outreach and other aspects of securing flood protection. However, board members realized there was a need to inform business and company owners, residents and potential residents about the flood protection already in place. And that was an area where the Economic Alliance could be more of a leader.
“Efforts to achieve permanent flood protection will continue to evolve, such as the Growth Reinvestment Initiative approved during the last legislative session,” says Baird. “In the meantime, we want to make sure business owners understand we are far better protected from floods than we were four years ago. Are there gaps? Yes. Do we need permanent flood protection? Yes. But the things that already have been and can be done have given confidence to many businesses reinvesting in areas that were damaged in 2008. And we want people to understand what that is and what it means.” In fact, the City of Cedar Rapids has had a Flood Response Plan in place for decades. After the flood, that plan was enhanced to increase the height of protection to 24 feet, according to Joe O’Hern, the Cedar Rapids flood recovery and reinvestment director. Flood stage on the Cedar River begins when the river is at 12 feet. For many areas throughout the City, the existing flood walls provide protection up to the 100year flood level, or 20-foot river level. Since 2008, the City’s preparedness and mitigation include new temporary flood barriers, Hesco barriers and sandbags, which allow the city to protect up to a 24-foot river level in most areas along the Cedar River. O’Hern says in addition to the temporary flood walls, the City has purchased additional water pumps, an
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additional sandbag making machine and storm pipe plugs and valves to reduce sewer backflows. The City now has 46 water pumps, seven “duckbill” valves and dozens of plugs on hand. These measures wouldn’t protect against a repeat of the 31-foot flood of 2008, but “the city is more prepared as a whole; we’re more resilient than we were in 2008,” O’Hern says. “We have made improvements and we will continue to do so.”
who wondered why the organization would move into a building along the river without permanent protection in place.
O’Hern notes there’s also more awareness of other mitigation measures. Those are evident in construction strategies employed as the signs of recovery and reinvestment blossom everywhere from the new public library to the federal courthouse to the new convention complex.
That includes moving technology equipment to the second floor and installing furniture on the first floor that would be easily movable if the building needed to be evacuated. Many business and property owners also have more comprehensive insurance policies and more sophisticated evacuation plans in place now. All those things have combined to increase confidence to a point where at least some reinvestment is moving ahead.
There are also many examples of repurposing buildings damaged in 2008. When the Economic Alliance announced earlier this year it would move into the former Science Station, Baird says there were those
“We worked with the building owners, 2001 Corporation; the project manager, Ryan Companies; and architect, OPN, to ensure the building was refurbished in a way that would mean minimal damage if a flood occurred,” Baird says.
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Leadership for Five Seasons Youth Retreat Forty high school juniors from Cedar Rapids area participate in youth leadership. On Aug. 18th and 19th students kicked off the year at Youth LFS retreat at the Howard H. Cherry Scout Reservation. The objective of the program is to develop young student leaders and integrate them into the broader community by increasing their awareness of the needs and resources of the community and enhance their understanding of community trusteeship.
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Public Policy Update Extension of the wind production tax credit made some progress in Congress since the issue was highlighted in last month’s Economic Alliance Report. But the negative ramifications of the lack of action also have become apparent. Bipartisan passage through the Senate Finance Committee on Aug. 2 was followed closely by the announcement of a layoff at Clipper Windpower that affected Cedar Rapids jobs as well as others around the country. The tax credit gives wind farms a credit of 2.2 cents per kilowatt hour of energy produced. It has spurred capital investment and job creation in the wind industry to the tune of some 7,000 Iowa jobs. The credit ends December 31, and with uncertainty about its extension, many wind industry companies have scaled back or abandoned projects. Iowa’s congressional delegation has been united in its support for an extension of the tax credit. But key congressional leaders only recently began making assurances that the
tax credit will ultimately be extended. While that’s good—albeit belated— news, our public advocacy attention turns now to additional details: Urgency. Does this really have to wait until after the election? The certainty of actual approved legislation certainly trumps the promises of politicians. Length. An extension of a year or two isn’t going to substantively help, and it puts us in the position of having to fight for further extensions almost immediately in order to jumpstart new investment. The industry will flourish with certainty of tax credit availability over five or more years. These debates are happening right now. We encourage Economic Alliance customers to use your voice on this issue. Your advocacy—by telephone, e-mail or mailed letter—can help add to lawmakers’ sense of the importance and urgency of this issue.
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The Color of Money A Breakfast Series for Retailers
Thursday, September 13 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The Economic Alliance is partnering with Diversity Focus on a special event —“The Color of Money,” featuring Michael Soon Lee—7 to 9 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Marriott Cedar Rapids, 1200 Collins Rd. NE. Iowa’s Creative Corridor is becoming more diverse and retailers will benefit from information Michael Soon Lee will share at this special session designed especially for retailers. Michael Soon Lee is a diversity expert who will explain how multicultural customers buy, sell and perceive products. For example, did you know? According to the U.S. Census, minorities are more than one-third of all Americans today and by 2050 they will be the majority. Minorities in America currently spend more than $3 trillion a year on goods and services. This is more than all but the five largest economies of the world. Ethnic consumers are very concerned about consumer racial profiling and shop where they feel comfortable. According to a Gallup poll on racial profiling, 65% of blacks and 56% of Hispanics believe that retail discrimination is widespread. 87% of African American shoppers say that being treated with respect is important in deciding where to shop.
One of the core functions of the Economic Alliance is to provide business support in order to create a strong business environment that supports all employers. The insights you will gain at this presentation will help your business thrive and succeed in the Creative Corridor and global marketplace.
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$15.00 Registration Fee will be refunded upon event attendance! Please register at colorofmoney.eventbrite.com
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Economic Development Update Two Local Companies Awarded Brownfield/Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credits
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The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board recently announced that nearly $1 million of the $5 million Brownfield/Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credits will be distributed to two projects located in the greater Cedar Rapids Area. Elm Cedar Rapids Opportunity/Intermec Technologies and PDS Investments were awarded the funds. Staff from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance was in attendance to hear the announcement, as they provided assistance in the application process for both companies.
Elm Cedar Rapids Opportunity/Intermec,
a wholly-owned corporation of KP Development of St. Louis, MO., plans to use $500,000 in tax credits to develop and construct an 81,000 square foot, twostory building to be leased to Intermec Technologies. This project is expected to retain 240 jobs. The new facility, located at 601 Third St. SE, will replace their
currently dated facility, located next door. The total estimated cost of construction is $15 million.
Phil and Becky High of PDS Investments
and owners of Philips Diamonds in Marion have made a long-term commitment to Uptown Marion, motivated by the Uptown Marion Corridor Plan. Their project calls for demolition of current structures located at 1317 7th Ave., in Marion. The High family is proposing to use the $288,239 in tax credits to build an 18,000 square foot, three-story structure with a leasable finished basement. The ground level will be Philip’s Diamonds & Design Center, and second and third floors will be Class A office space available for lease. The lower level will also be available for lease. Estimated cost of construction is $2.4 million.
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Kicking-off Roundtable Sessions Sign up for the 2012-13 CEO And Marketing Roundtables!
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Oct. 17 Noon-1:30 p.m. Economic Alliance 501 First St. SE
The Economic Alliance’s CEO Roundtable program brings CEO’s, Presidents and Owners together for a confidential and invigorating exchange of information, ideas and insights. Each roundtable will consist of 10-15 participants of non-competing companies representing many different industries and organizations in the area. Roundtables are NOT leads groups for sales, but designed to provide members with the support and direction needed to maximize your organizations growth and prosperity.
DCN Safety Consulting, LLC David Novak: President/Owner P: 319-541-0177 W: www.dcnsafety.com E: dcnsafety@gmail.com
This year’s CEO Roundtable Kickoff Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17th at the Economic Alliance. The annual cost to participate is $150.
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Please contact DeMaris McKee at dmckee@cedarrapids.org with any questions or to register for the CEO Roundtable Program.
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Marketing Roundtable Oct. 24 Noon-1:30 p.m. Economic Alliance 501 First St. SE
The Economic Alliance’s Marketing Roundtable program brings marketing, communications and/or public relations professionals together once a month to discuss marketing issues through sessions facilitated by the Economic Alliance. Participants are matched with peers from various industries and organizations who share a common goal—ensuring the success of their organization. This year’s Marketing Roundtable Kickoff Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24th at the Economic Alliance. The annual cost to participate is $90. Please contact DeMaris McKee at dmckee@cedarrapids.org with any questions or to register for the Marketing Roundtable Program.
Russ Bollig: Managing Principal 2514 SW 31st St. Ankeny, IA 50023 P: 515-401-5658 or 515-441-0448 W: www.multivista.com E: r.bollig@multivista.com Staff contact: Kim Olmstead: Sales Associate E: k.olmstead@multivista.com Multivista provides state-of-the-art construction photographic documentation, webcams and video owners training to leading construction industry professionals, developers, facility managers and other parties around North America.
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August PM Exchange Recap Nearly 200 attendees joined us for networking, refreshments and tours of the new Hall-Perrine Cancer Center during our PM Exchange on Aug. 16. While patrons were introduced to the new world class cancer center, they learned it was designed for and with input from cancer patients, making its design especially unique to fit their needs and to offer a family-friendly space.
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SEPTEMBER 2012
14th Annual Golf Outing Recap The Economic Alliance held our 14th Annual Golf Outing at Elmcrest Country Club on Aug. 20, 2012, sponsored by ITC Midwest. Thirty teams of foursomes enjoyed a gorgeous, fun-filled day of golfing on one of the most beautiful courses in Cedar Rapids. Our winning team, Josh Schamberger, Eric Heinkel, Chad McCarty, and Dan Smith came in under par with a score of -16. The fun-filled day of golf also included games and prizes followed by a dinner provided by US Bank.
Winning Team
We would like to give special thanks to all of our sponsors that helped make this event a huge success: Presenting Sponsor:
Dinner Sponsor:
Cart Sponsor:
Beer Sponsor:
Flags provided by: Spackler Marketing Photography provided by: Hole Sponsors:
Joe Photo Bradley & Riley PC Braun Intertec Golf Balls donated by: CarePro Health Services Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Cedar Rapids Marriott ImOn Communications Iowa Association of Business & Industry King’s Material Knutson Construction LearningRx Mount Mercy University Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center Riverside Casino & Golf Resort Tallgrass Business Resources Van Meter, Inc.
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