The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will hold a Vision to Vitality forum with UnityPoint Health and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa in Cedar Rapids.
During the forum, leaders will discuss cultivating the workforce pipeline and proactive steps leaders can take to grow thriving communities that attract and retain talent.
Michelle Niermann, UnityPoint Health COO, will give an update on workforce and community advancement efforts. IBC President Joe Murphy will follow with a presentation of the IBC’s annual Competitive Dashboard, which benchmarks Iowa against the rest of the country on various economic indicators. After his presentation, a panel will be convened with local leaders. Confirmed panelists include:
- Jasmine Almoayyed – vice president of continuing education and training services, Kirkwood Community College
- Casey Greene – market president, UnityPoint Health
- Jason Smith – CEO, TrueNorth Companies, L.C.
The  forum will conclude with an audience Q&A. Panelist comments and audience feedback is used to help instruct Iowa Business Council policy and priority initiatives.
“The IBC hosts Vision to Vitality forums across the state each year in effort to produce candid discussions between IBC members and local community leaders about Iowa’s economy and best practices for future growth. Ultimately, these efforts foster statewide collaboration and strengthen Iowa businesses,” said Mr. Murphy, president of the Iowa Business Council, in a news release.
To register for the forum, visit surveymonkey.com/r/V2V-RSVP091923.
