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Want to find out what we’ve been up to lately? Well, it’s A LOT! You can tell by the impressive list of news nuggets below.
Choosing Action: Guest article by Mark Nolte
July 2, 2018
The Iowa City Area faces looming challenges to its business community. Are we willing to address them?
Introducing the Iowa City Intern Club!
June 11, 2018
The Chamber has teamed up with partner orgs and members to provide summer programming for interns.
Now acccepting applications for 2018-19 Community Leadership Program
May 15, 2018
Our Community Leadership Program (CLP) fosters informed, well-equipped, and invested leaders. Participants receive an in-depth o…
FAQ: Project Penguin
May 7, 2018
In an effort to keep our members and investors informed, here are responses to commonly asked questions about "Project Penguin,"…
Chamber opposes Chinese tariffs
April 12, 2018
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce is opposed to the proposed trade tariffs by the Trump Administration against China, and t…
ICACC becomes one of the first Chambers nationwide to accept Bitcoin
March 14, 2018
The Chamber now accepts Bitcoin payments from members, making it one of the first Chamber organizations in the country to do so.
Applications Now Open for Ag Youth Scholarship
March 7, 2018
Each year, the Agribusiness/Bioscience Committee offers the Outstanding Agriculture Youth Scholarship in the amount of $2,500 to…
Now Accepting Nominations for Excellence in Education
March 7, 2018
The Chamber is currently seeking nominations for 2018 Excellence in Education Awards. The awards recognize students, teachers, a…
Ambassador applications now being accepted
February 1, 2018
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications to join the Chamber Ambassadors. Applications are due Frida…
Join our Business Council on Legislative Affairs
December 14, 2017
The Business Council on Legislative Affairs is established to engage members in the Chamber’s policy and advocacy work at the lo…
Announcing the Chamber Legislative Priorities for 2018
November 2, 2017
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce has released its 2018 Local Legislative Priorities, giving members an overview of the ini…
Chamber wraps up successful Sponsorship Campaign
October 31, 2017
The Chamber has successfully concluded its 2017 Sponsorship Campaign, with more than $196,000 raised.
Read the positions of City Council candidates in Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty
October 25, 2017
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce invited City Council candidates from Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty to share the…
See results from our Member Survey
October 4, 2017
Here's a quick summary of what we learned from our 2017 member survey.
We're seeking nominations for TOAST 2017
September 6, 2017
The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for A Toast to Our Communities! The event recognizes leaders and b…
Read candidate responses ahead of our School Board Forum Aug. 30
August 15, 2017
Ahead of its school board candidate forum set for Aug. 30 at the Coralville Public Library, the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commer…
Community Leadership Program Class of 2017 - 2018
August 1, 2017
Congrats to the 2017 - 2018 CLP Class!
Community Leadership Program Applications Available
April 21, 2017
Apply for the Chamber's Community Leadership Program!
Thank you for Attending the 2017 Annual Banquet!
February 20, 2017
The Chamber's Annual Banquet was Thursday, February 16.
Congratulations to December's Small Business Spotlight!
December 8, 2016
BRL HR Consulting's owner, Brenda LaMarche, discusses the HR consulting and HR outsourcing services her business provides.
Congratulations to November's Small Business Spotlight!
November 10, 2016
Black & Gold Chiropractic & Wellness owners Drs. Jess and Jake Young discuss their family-friendly business.
A Toast to Our Communities Award Recipients Announced
November 10, 2016
Chamber Announces Best in Business Award Recipients
Welcome Tim and Rob to the Chamber Team!
October 25, 2016
The Chamber welcomes two, new team members!
Congratulations to October's Small Business Spotlight!
October 11, 2016
Dwell Home Furnishings & Interior Design President, Cheri Hochstetler, discusses Dwell's recent expansion.
Congratulations to September's Small Business Spotlight!
September 15, 2016
Grab some grub at our spotlight business!
Community Leadership Program Class of 2016 - 2017
August 1, 2016
Congrats to the 2016 - 2017 CLP Class!
Congratulations to August's Small Business Spotlight!
August 1, 2016
MMS Consultants specializes in civil engineering for the public and private sectors, with a full range of services from design t…
Welcome Kim Casko to the Chamber Team!
July 28, 2016
Kim Casko Named Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
Congratulations to July's Small Business Spotlight!
June 30, 2016
tiny feet BOutique and Playspace co- owner, Hannah Shultz, explains what makes their business so unique.
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Envision Newsletter
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