PRESENTS

Smaller Communities Forum

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Event Details:

September 4, 2025 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm

The Hotel at Kirkwood
7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Cost: $85 a ticket, $800 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]

Join us for the inaugural Small(er) Communities Forum, a new event designed to highlight the unique economic development opportunities, challenges, and success stories of the smaller communities that help drive growth across the Corridor region. Stick around after the program for a networking reception to continue the conversations and make new connections with leaders and businesses across the region.

This forum is a great way for attendees to explore economic development initiatives and business opportunities; discover potential sites, incentives and partnerships; and most of all, support collaboration and regional growth throughout the Corridor.

The agenda features a CEO panel discussion, panels featuring updates from the following communities:
Anamosa
Hiawatha
Iowa County
Robins
Solon
Tiffin
Tipton
Vinton
Washington
West Liberty

Get Your Tickets to the Smaller Communities Forum event

Cost: $85 a ticket, $800 for a table of 10.

CEO Panel

Keynote speaker

Tony Bedard

CEO

Frontier Co-op

Keynote speaker

Lisa Shileny

President & CEO

Hills Bank

Keynote speaker

Check back soon for more updates!

FAQ

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What is included in the ticket price for the event?

Access to all in-person event programming; ability to engage with speakers and attendees during networking before program and during breaks. Post event networking reception of drinks and light hors d'oeuvres

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When does registration end?

Ticket sales close exactly one week prior to the event on August 28.
*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 and cancellation policy?

If you are unable to attend the event you have purchased a ticket for, refunds can be processed, less the transaction fee, up to one week before the event. Event attendees are locked in one week before the event, and refunds cannot be given after that date. Please reach out to Jean Suckow to request a refund at [email protected] or by calling the CBJ Office at 319-665-6397.

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 can I get my business in front of attendees through sponsorships?

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