Vision to Vitality Community Forum

Iowa Business Council will hold its final Vision to Vitality in Waterloo on Monday, September 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Hawkeye Community College in the Van G. Miller Adult Learning Center (120 Jefferson St, Waterloo). This community forum will be hosted by IBC member Raj Kalathur, President of John Deere Financial and Chief Information Officer of Deere & Company. The fourth Vision to Vitality forum will focus on the theme “Paving the Way for Community Vibrancy & Growth – Cedar Valley’s Economic Inclusion.” Panelists will address community-wide efforts to increase economic inclusion by creating economic and workforce access for everyone through targeted programs. The discussion will examine initiatives to increase work-based learning opportunities to all students and programs to increase diversity in the workforce to meet local demands. The forum will conclude with audience participation and comment. The event is free to attend and open to both the public and the media. Panelists include: • Cary Darrah, President & CEO, Grow Cedar Valley • Quentin Hart, Mayor, City of Waterloo, Iowa • Dr. Jane Lindaman, Superintendent, Waterloo Community School District • Tim Murphy, Global Director, Large Tractors, John Deere RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ybSQRfC4tPA37Y9DA