PRESENTS

Forty Under 40

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Event Details:

October 23, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

DoubleTree by Hilton
350 1st Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Cost: $95 a ticket, $900 for a table of 10.

Event Contact:

Lucas Hayes
(319) 665-6397
[email protected]

Interested in sponsoring this event?

Contact Lauren Grask
(319) 665-6397
[email protected]

The Forty Under 40 awards recognize 40 leaders under the age of 40 who have made a significant impact in their business and community early in their careers. Honorees are chosen by a panel of past recipients who weigh equally business success and civic/philanthropic activities.

The event also celebrates one previous Forty Under 40 recipient, or alumnus, for his or her continued professional success and impact on the community.

Get Your Tickets to the Forty Under 40 event

Cost: $95 a ticket, $900 for a table of 10.

FAQ

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What does the Forty Under 40 include?

Dinner, awards ceremony, and networking with honorees and attendees.

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When do ticket sales close?

Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on Oct. 16.
*All dietary restrictions must be submitted a week prior to the event. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

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What is your refund & cancellation policy?

In cases of inclement weather, the Corridor Business Journal will assess the situation and will alert all attendees if the event will be postponed or canceled. Refunds will not be offered if the postponed event is held. In the unlikely event of a cancellation, they may be exchanged for a different event of the same value, free of charge, subject to availability.

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I’ve purchased a ticket(s), do I receive a physical one?

No. There are no physical tickets. Attendees are asked to check-in at the registration table prior to the event.

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How are winners selected?

A selection committee made up of past honorees determine recipients.

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When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be announced prior to the event on the Corridor Business Journal website, on social media channels, and published in the paper.

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What is the CBJ?

The Corridor Business Journal covers news that is of interest, use and importance for anyone who does business in the growing Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Corridor. CBJ is not part of a chain. The newspaper is owned and operated independently by John and Aspen Lohman.

A portion of each issue is dedicated to one sector of the business community. Among many other focus issues, these topics range from diversity to small business, to politics & elections and banking. We also publish a host of supplemental materials.

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Where can I get more information?

For editorial information, contact the newsroom ([email protected])
For subscription information, contact Jean Suckow ([email protected])
For advertising information, contact Kelly Miller ([email protected]) or Meribeth Schmidt ([email protected])

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Have questions about sponsorship opportunities?

For sponsorship information, contact Lauren Grask at [email protected].

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2024 Honorees


  • Kelli Albert

  • Brittany Barnhart

  • Zach Bohannon

  • Daniel Brown

  • Michael Coulter

  • Mackenzie DeRoo

  • Paul Desmond

  • Connor Downes

  • Tara Dumolien

  • Ben Fiedler

  • Bob Gaffney

  • Alex Gansen

  • Jacob Hahn

  • Caitlin Hartman

  • Stephanie Hasakis Flaucher

  • Rachael Holland

  • Stephanie Koehler

  • Sara Kuennen

  • Mitch Leahy

  • Larissa Luckel

  • Danielle Monthei

  • Wade Morris

  • Nathan Mueller

  • Alexandra Olsen

  • Seth Penney

  • Joseph Peterson

  • Brigit Ray

  • Tony Santacroce

  • Isabella Santoro

  • Abby Scheitlin

  • Eric Schmitt

  • Robbie Schwenker

  • Holly Stevenson

  • Aminata Taylor

  • Kayla Thompson

  • Emily Ward

  • Kate Weber

  • Lukasz Weiner

  • Mark Willis

  • Pamela Wong Wiltfang


2024 Alum of the Year - Karla Twedt-Ball