Announcing Our 2025 Sponsored Investors!

posted on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Grow Cedar Valley

Grow Cedar Valley is excited to introduce the 27 small businesses, nonprofits, and start-ups selected for our 2025 Sponsored Investor Program! This initiative provides a full year of membership, access to resources, and opportunities to connect with the broader business community.

Each year, a committee of Grow Cedar Valley Innovator Tier Investors reviews applications and selects businesses and nonprofits that demonstrate a commitment to growth and community impact. Sponsored investors receive networking opportunities, business development resources, and increased visibility to help them establish and strengthen their presence in the Cedar Valley.

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These organizations represent the energy, diversity, and entrepreneurship that make the Cedar Valley strong. We look forward to working with them throughout the year!

24/7 Blac  Artrium Fine Art & Estate Appraisal  Driftless Glassworks Engelbrecht Farm Esthetics by Abra Filament Digital Gray Warriors Growing Forward Innovations Guiding Star Cedar Valley Haven Salon Hospitality House of the Cedar Valley  Institute for Quantum Innovation & Impact (The Qii) Joyful Java Coffee Shop

Junior League of Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Inc. Luxe Healthcare Solutions Oak & Maven LLC One Above HR One City United PeekaBoo PENDEZA Salt N Pepper Foods LLC Sara Kelsey Agency - Country Financial Shar's  Tensen Photography LLC The Ivy Trellis Try Pie Bakery Winding Media LLC

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Welcoming Our Sponsored Investors

Last week, we welcomed our new Sponsored Investors at a New Investor Briefing, where they had the chance to connect, share their stories, and learn more about the benefits of their Grow Cedar Valley membership.

During the event, each new investor had the opportunity to introduce their business, connect with fellow new investors and members, and explore ways to make the most of their Grow Cedar Valley investment.

It was a great kickoff to an exciting year ahead, and we can’t wait to see how these businesses grow and engage with the community! 

Thank you to our Innovator Tier Investors 

We want to thank the Grow Cedar Valley Innovator Tier Investors, whose generous support makes this initiative possible:

Aspro, Inc. BankIowa Black Hawk County Black Hawk County Gaming Association CBE Companies, Inc. Cedar Valley Medical Specialists Administration City of Cedar Falls City of Waterloo Community Bank & Trust Courier Media Group Farmers State Bank GreenState Credit Union Hogan-Hansen, P.C. John Deere Waterloo Operations

KWWL Lincoln Savings Bank Mediacom Communications Corporation MidAmerican Energy Push Resource Recovery TruStage Tyson Fresh Meats U.S. Bank UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital University of Northern Iowa Veridian Credit Union VGM Group, Inc. Wartburg College Western Home Communities

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If you’re interested in sponsoring additional businesses or learning more about this program, contact jim@growcedarvalley.com.