INNOVATOR $10,000 +
As a leading supporter of our community's future success, you deserve recognition for your impact. By investing in our region, you ’ re helping to attract and retain top talent, build a strong workforce, and fuel economic growth.
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YEAR MEMBERSHIP GIFT TO SPONSORED INVESTOR AND OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
TICKETS EACH TO LEADERCAST AND OPPORTUNITY SUMMIT
COMPLIMENTARY BOARD ROOM USES EACH YEAR
CATEGORY LISTINGS ON OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY
COMPANY HIGHLIGHT
”I’ve watched GCV successfully promote the growth of small business, boost economic and workforce development, provide vital resources to businesses, and perhaps most importantly, facilitate community relations and partnerships that create a strong bond between business and those who live and work in our communities.”
ATUL PATEL, CEO | OPEN DOOR HOSPITALITY
PLUS:
Priority Seating at Events when purchasing a corporate table
Priority Sponsorship opportunities
Special Recognition at GCV events
Up to 19 additional location listings in Business Directory
Logo on homepage
Recognition in Annual Report
All benefits of prior tiers
Published on Grow Cedar Valley's blog, LinkedIn newsletter, and the Live the Valley website. This feature focuses on highlighting your company ’ s people, culture, and values, allowing you to share your story in a way that resonates with both potential employees and the community.
COMPLIMENTARY WEB AD
In addition to your logo on the homepage, an ad will be placed on Grow Cedar Valley’s website for one year. The ad location is at Grow Cedar Valley’s discretion and availability, and will link to your company ’ s directory listing.
LEADER $5,000
As a leader invested in building strong connections with other business and civic leaders, you know how important these relationships are for growing your business. Finding the right opportunities to get involved can be challenging. We’re here to help you make a positive impact and make the most of your investment.
PLUS:
2 TICKETS EACH TO LEADERCAST AND OPPORTUNITY SUMMIT
6 MONTH SPONSORSHIP OF EVENTS PAGE
7 CATEGORY LISTINGS ON OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY
2 COMPLIMENTARY BOARD ROOM USES EACH YEAR
”TheamountofvalueGrowCedarValleyprovides theinvestorisimpressiveFromlocal(andvirtual) networkingevents,sponsorshipopportunities, andmanywaystogetinvolvedinthe community,it’scleartheyhaveputbusinesses first”
KRISHANSEN,CEO|WESTERNHOMECOMMUNITIES
Invitations to exclusive forums with State and National policymakers
2 Executive Forum opportunities per year
Social Media features at least twice per year
Early bird registration for Intern Connect
Up to 9 additional location listings in Business Directory
All benefits of prior tiers
HOST A BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES: AFTER HOURS INSIGHTS
Open to all Grow Cedar Valley investors, these one-hour happy hour events include a 30-minute presentation on a topic of your choosing, positioning your business as a topic expert to other GCV investors.
COMPANY BLOG FEATURE
Published on Grow Cedar Valley's blog and social media. This feature focuses on highlighting your company ’ s story, highlight your accomplishments and engage with our audience.
You’re eager to connect with fellow change-m community, ensuring that you ’ re always posi valuable opportunities. Find your place along influential leaders driving our region’s future
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TICKET EACH TO LEADERCAST AND OPPORTUNITY SUMMIT
3 MONTH SPONSORSHIP OF JOB BOARD PAGE
5 CATEGORY LISTINGS ON OUR BUSINES DIRECTORY
2 COMPLIMENTARY BOARD ROOM USES EACH YEAR
PLUS:
Business Mailing List
Up to 4 additional location listings in Bu Directory
Recognition on office digital billboard
All benefits of prior tiers
“Grow Cedar Valley’s dedication to community engagement, workforce development, and sustainable growth initiatives enhance the quality of life and well-being of Cedar Valley residents.”
MATRASA MAAE, IIDA | ISG INC.
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
INDUSTRY INSIGHT ARTICLE
Once per year, your organization has the opportunity to provide a blog showcasing your knowledge and commitment to understanding market dynamics, trends, and challenges. This gives you the opportunity to provide actionable knowledge to Grow Cedar Valley investors while enhancing your visibility and expertise.
LEADERCAST STUDY GROUP SESSION
Within two weeks of the annual Leadercast event, anyone attending Leadercast from your organization will be invited to participate in a two-hour study group session recapping and discussing the major themes and takeaways from the Leadercast speakers.
We know you have a multitude of demands on your time and attention. That’s why we ’ re dedicated to providing you with services that enhance your visibility, raise your profile in the community, and connect you with valuable networks that save you both time and money.
MONTH SPONSOR OF BUSINESS DIRECTORY WEBPAGE
CATEGORY LISTINGS ON OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY
PLUS:
Premium job postings and calendar event listings shared in the Extra
Premium Business Listing
Certificate of Origin
All benefits of prior tiers
“Joining Grow Cedar Valley was one of the best business decisions I’ve ever made.”
DONNA O'BRIEN, CEO | BAMBINOS SWEET & FLUFFY COOKIE CREATIONS, LLC
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
PREMIUM RIBBON CUTTING
In addition to a standard ribbon cutting, which includes a post and images on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, a Premium Ribbon Cutting also features a company overview, providing a more comprehensive introduction to your business and its impact in the Cedar Valley.
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At Grow Cedar Valley, we believe you should have access to a network of community minded professionals who can amplify your story and champion your success We know how challenging it can be to drive your business forward, and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. That’s why we ’ re committed to being the top resource for connecting you to other leaders in our region.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Exclusive Business Referrals
Sponsorship Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Discounted CVLI pricing
Investor event promotion
Eligible for Annual Awards
New Investor Listing in The Extra Newsletter, social media
Business Listing in annual printed guide
Representation at regional governmental meetings
Eligibility to participate in GCV education programs
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
NONPROFIT MEDIA SPONSORSHIP
1 complimentary Board Room use each year
Can serve on event task force or Investor Relations Committee
Subscription to Business Quarterly magazine
Online Business Directory listing Invitation to networking events
Membership Orientation
Member-Only Pricing at events
Virtual membership plaque and window cling
Once per calendar year, all nonprofit investors have the opportunity to promote a fundraising event in the Extra Newsletter two times consecutively in exchange for two tickets to the event.
ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION
Every quarter, Grow Cedar Valley recognizes businesses that are a current investor of GCV and joined 5, 10, 15 and 20+ years ago.
A LA CARTE BENEFITS
Expand your Grow Cedar Valley membership with our exclusive a la carte options, designed to elevate your organization’s visibility and engagement
INVESTOR ONLY A LA CARTE OPTIONS
Additional locations above the amount included with your investment may be purchased and will be listed separately and recognized at the Parent Company Tier Level These locations will share the benefits package with the Parent Company: $500 each per year
Additional active locations above the amount included with your investment may be purchased and will be listed separately and recognized at the Parent Company Tier Level. These locations will have their own benefits package to use: 20% discount on full membership at the same level as the Parent Company. Not available at Member Tier.
Additional business categories above the amount included with your investment may be purchased and will be displayed in the online directory and the print directory in all selected categories: $100 each per year
Ad in the GCV Extra newsletter sent to over 2,000 business representatives Advertising is limited to once per calendar year, and subject to approval and available space: $300 single ad/ $500 two consecutive ads
Banner ad or logo to be displayed in GCV’s online Business Directory in the category (Header or Sub) of your choice: $500 per year
Additional standard ribbon-cutting (above the one free per year) which includes coverage of your event with a social media post featuring images captured on the day: $500 per ribbon-cutting
NON-INVESTOR A LA CARTE OPTIONS
COMMUNITY RIBBON-CUTTING EXECUTIVE BOARDROOM RENTAL
Businesses that are not Grow Cedar Valley investors may purchase a standard ribbon-cutting which includes coverage of your event with a social media post featuring images captured on the day: $1,000 per ribbon-cutting
Located at Techworks Campus in downtown Waterloo and is available to rent for professional meetings and events M-F during business hours:
Investors: $50 (half day), $100 (full day)
Non-Investors: $200 (half day), $400 (full day)
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$10,000
INNOVATOR INVESTOR BENEFITS
FourticketseachtoLeadercastandOpportunity
Summit
LogoonGCVhomepage
LogorecognitionatallGCVevents
Upto19additionallocationlistingsinBusiness Directory
Upto10businesscategories
GCVboardroomrental(upto3freeperyear)
Priorityseatingateventswhenpurchasinga corporatetable
$5,000
TwoticketseachtoLeadercastandOpportunity
Summit
6-monthsponsorofeventswebpage
Upto9freeadditionallocationlistingsinBusiness Directory
Upto7businesscategories
InvitationstoexclusiveforumswithStateandNational policymakers
$2,500
1ticketeachtoLeadercastandOpportunitySummit
3-monthsponsoroftheJobBoardwebpage
Upto4freeadditionallocationlistingsinBusiness Directory
Upto5businesscategories
ComplimentaryadontheGCVwebsite(excluding thehomepage)
RecognitionintheGCVAnnualReport
Giftaone-yearmembershiptoaSponsoredInvestor
OpportunitytoserveontheSponsoredInvestor committeetoreviewapplicationsandselect recipients
CompanyHighlightsBlogsharedonGrowCedar ValleywebsiteandLinkedInNewsletter
FirstopportunityforavailablePremierSponsorships
LivetheValleyHighlight
ExecutiveForumopportunities twiceperyear
TierfeaturedonSocialMediaatleasttwiceperyear
OpportunitytohostaBusinessEducationSeries:After HoursInsightsevent
CompanyfeaturepublishedonGrowCedarValley's blogandsocialmedia
EarlybirdregistrationforInternConnect
GCVboardroomrental(upto2freeperyear)
BusinessMailingList
AnnualIndustryInsightsubmissionanddistribution
ExclusiveaccesstoLeadercaststudygroup
Recognitiononofficedigitalbillboard
INVESTOR BENEFITS
PARTNER $990 ALL PRIOR BENEFITS PLUS:
PremiumBusinessListing
30-daysponsorofBusinessDirectorywebpage
Upto1freeadditionallocationlistinginBusiness Directory
Upto2businesscategories
PremiumRibbonCuttingincludingbusinesswrite-up onsocialmedia(limitoneperyear)
CertificateofOrigin
Premiumjobpostingsandcalendareventlistings sharedintheExtra
MEMBER $475 INCLUDED BENEFITS:
GCVboardroomrental(1freeperyear)
Businessreferralsexclusivelyformembers
EligibleforAnnualAwardsnomination
DiscountedpricingtoCVLI Investoreventpromotion
NewInvestorListingin:TheExtra,SocialMedia RibbonCutting(limitoneperyear)
Sponsorshipopportunities
Volunteeropportunities
CanserveoneventtaskforceorInvestorRelations Committee
A LA CARTE
SpecialthankyourecognitionMembershipAnniversary andVoluntaryAssessment
SubscriptiontoBusinessQuarterlymagazine BusinessDirectorylistingongrowcedarvalley.com Invitationtonetworkingevents
MembershipOrientation
Virtualmembershipplaqueandwindowcling Representationatregionalgovernmentalmeetings Member-onlypricingatevents
BusinessListinginannualprintedguide
SpecialbenefitforNonprofits:FreeNonprofitMedia Sponsorship
INVESTORS ONLY:
Additionallocationsabovetheamountincludedwith yourinvestment:$500eachperyear
Additionalactivelocationsabovetheamount includedwithyourinvestment:20%discountonafull membershipatsamelevelasParentCompany Not availableatMemberTier
Additionalbusinesscategoriesabovetheamount includedwithyourinvestment:$100eachperyear
AdinourExtranewslettersenttoover2,000business representatives:$300singlead/$500twoconsecutive ads
AbanneradorlogotobedisplayedinGCV’sonline BusinessDirectory:$500peryearpercategory
Additionalstandardribbon-cutting:$500
EDUCATION AND EVENTS
CONNECT WITH US
Grow Cedar Valley hosts several impactful events, drawing significant participation from our community and bringing together community professionals and leaders to engage, learn, and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the Cedar Valley.
ANNUAL CELEBRATION
The Annual Celebration is Grow Cedar Valley’s signature event, bringing together leaders and community members to recognize the achievements of businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute to the success of the Cedar Valley
It’s an evening of connection, celebration, and reflection on the progress shaping our community
EDUCATION SERIES
At Grow Cedar Valley, we are committed to empowering professionals and organizations to grow within their workplaces and the community. Our educational opportunities are designed to inspire growth, build connections, and support ongoing development.
LUNCH & LEARN
The Business Education Series Lunch & Learns offer an opportunity to explore timely topics that impact the business community These sessions are designed to provide practical knowledge and tools that support business growth and enhance employee experiences.
CEDAR VALLEY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Cedar Valley Leadership Institute is designed to create community awareness while developing individual leadership skills, giving leaders a broader view of civic leadership responsibilities and opportunities here in the Cedar Valley.
INVESTOR BENEFITS
NETWORK WITH US
We know networking is better with a bit of fun! Grow Cedar Valley networking events give you the chance to connect with other professionals and leaders in the community.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
GOOD MORNING CEDAR VALLEY
A quarterly networking event where Grow Cedar Valley investors have a chance to connect, build relationships, and explore local businesses
Good Morning Cedar Valley is a quarterly breakfast where GCV investors gather to hear updates from local leaders, mayors, and regional representatives while staying engaged and informed with community and economic initiatives.
GOLF GLASSIC
The Annual Fall Golf Classic is a favorite tradition for Grow Cedar Valley investors, their employees, and guests offering a day of golf, networking, and camaraderie.
POWER NETWORKING
This is a fast-paced event for Grow Cedar Valley investors, where 50 participants connect through one-on-one conversations, building 25 new business contacts in just 90 minutes
Leadercast is a live rebroadcast event that brings world-renowned leadership expertise to the Cedar Valley With over 200 local attendees, it’s part of a global effort to cultivate effective leaders across industries.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
LEADERCAST OPPORTUNITY SUMMIT
The Opportunity Summit is an annual event celebrating the Cedar Valley's diverse talent and economic potential Featuring keynote presentations and perspectives from local business leaders, it offers thoughtful guidance on navigating the opportunities and challenges of a growing, diverse community.
We offer several government affairs events throughout the year, including monthly Friday Forums during session and pre- and post-session legislative events, providing opportunities to stay informed on key legislative and regulatory issues, connect with state legislators, and share perspectives on topics impacting the Cedar Valley business community
GCV Events
