Join us and the 35 members of Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s Leadership for Five Seasons Youth Program. Where? NewBoCo, 415 12th Ave SE When? 8:45 -10 AM. These 35 high school students participate in the Corridor’s premier leadership program. Through 8 days of in-depth learning from August through March, the program has introduced these […]
Website UI/UX 101 Session Learning Objectives: Jess Faber will provide basic information on Website UI/UX to best provide for your small business website needs. UI (User Interface) refers to the visual elements and design of a software or application, including buttons, icons, and overall layout, to create an aesthetically pleasing and functional interface. UX (User […]
Social Media Marketing 101 Join us Tuesday, March 26th for Social Media Marketing 101 for Starting a Business at NewBoCo (415 12th Ave. SE) Session Learning Objectives: Ryan Shenefelt will cover and explain the basic considerations for building and executing effective social media campaigns. This will include channel selection (Facebook, TicTok, Instagram, LinkedIn) and media […]
Sales 101 Session Learning Objectives: Learn essential sales techniques and strategies to drive revenue growth. Topics covered include understanding the sales process, effective communication, building trust, overcoming obstacles, and closing deals. Led by experienced sales professionals, this interactive session offers practical exercises and real-life examples. Unlock the key strategies to elevate your sales efforts and […]
Funding your Startup Join us Tuesday, May 28th for Funding your Startup at NewBoCo (415 12th Ave. SE) Session Learning Objectives: A panel of experts; Kevin Bradley from ISAV, Michael Wampler from SBDC, and Teresa Jensen from CRBT, will share and discuss the most common sources and corresponding requirements to secure funding for scaling a […]
This Week This week's presenter is Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. The Mandela Washington Fellowship empowers young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. This is a nation-wide program funded by the U.S. Department of State and consists of three main program tracks: Business, Civic Engagement, and Public Management. For the ninth […]
This Week Join us for an engaging and interactive session with Trevor Britton, where you'll discover how to leverage the power of storytelling to enhance your marketing efforts and grow your business. In this presentation, Trevor will guide you through the principles of storytelling and demonstrate how to apply them effectively in your business […]
This Week Join us for Rapid Fire Pitches with 1MCCR! This exciting event features ten dynamic speakers, each delivering a concise 3-minute pitch about their startup or early-stage business, followed by a 2-minute Q&A session. We are still accepting speakers! Click here to apply to pitch This is a fantastic opportunity to: Discover innovative […]
Business Growth Series Strengthening your Business with Expert Guidance This Month's Topic: Start Strong: The Steps to Building a Business If you've ever wanted to start your own business but don't know where to begin, this 90-minute panel discussion will guide you through the essential steps to make your business "official." Join Mark Hermann, an […]
This Wednesday Hear from LEGACY BioStudios, founder Assata Worrell, who is passionate about diversity and access in the medical world. LEGACY BioStudios created the Maternity Education Lookbooks, which are translated into English, Spanish, French, and Swahili. They created these lookbooks that feature color illustrations of black and brown women which cover trimesters, development, anatomy, birth, and birth […]
