The public is invited to attend the Economic Diversity & Inclusion Summit hosted by Grow Cedar Valley and the University of Northern Iowa on Friday, October 20 at Waterloo Convention Center (200 W 4th Street in Waterloo)! This annual event is a discussion around the need to tap into the consumer and workforce potential of Cedar Valley?s diverse population and features keynote presentations from national and regional experts. Breakout session and speaker information will be coming soon. Thank you to our Premier Sponsor Veridian Credit Union.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. LaDrina Wilson, CEO - Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce
LUNCH SPEAKER: Dr. Arvid Osterberg, Professor - Iowa State University
SOCIAL HOUR PERFORMER: Kevin Burt, International Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Champion
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
1. Allyship: How to be a Strong Ally - Shelley Price-Williams, Ph.D. (UNI)
2. Current Political Landscape of DEI - Vanessa Miller (The Gazette)
3. Expanding DEI Within Your Company: Improving Company Engagement - Amanda Nugent (VFM), Darian Schmit (VGM)
4. Mental and Physical Health: Holistic Wellness - Beauty Fitts (HealthPartners), Nicole Sallis (Grow Cedar Valley), Shantila Caston (MercyOne)
For questions about sponsorships, contact Bonita Cunningham, Director of Events & Sponsorships at bonita@growcedarvalley.com.
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Date and Time
Friday Oct 20, 2023
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
9-9:30 registration/check-in
9:30-11 open session/keynote speaker
11:30-1:30 lunch/keynote speaker
1:30-3:30 breakout sessions
3:30-4:30 social
Location
Waterloo Convention Center
200 W 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50701
Fees/Admission
EARLY BIRD PRICING through September 30 (includes lunch)...
Individual ticket - $70
Table of 6 - $400
OCTOBER 1 (includes lunch)...
Individual ticket - $80
Table of 6 - $460
REGISTRATION CLOSES END OF DAY ON Monday, October 16, 2023!
This event is for Grow Cedar Valley investors and non-members. To learn more on becoming a Grow Cedar Valley investor, contact Jim Schaefer, Director of Investor Relations at jim@growcedarvalley.com.
Photo and Video Release: Staff and contractors of the Grow Cedar Valley often take photographs and shoots video during events. The photos and videos may be used on social media, in brochures, publications, and on our website.
Contact Information
Bonita Cunningham
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