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Tuesday, March 14, 2023Iowa Grant Will Help Employers Lower Language Barriers in the Workplace
Iowa Grant Will Help Employers Lower Language Barriers in the WorkplaceFunding will improve communication on the job and support recruitment and retention efforts DES MOINES, IOWA – Governor Kim Reynolds today announced new grant awards targeted at reducing language barriers within Iowa’s workforce. The new Iowa Language Learners Job Training Program will provide $357,470 in funding to support meaningful language programs at 11 different Iowa employers. In total, the employer grants being awarded today
Friday, March 10, 2023Grant Opportunity
Iowa Arts Council to host grant information sessions inCedar Falls, Creston, Ottumwa and Storm LakeDES MOINES – The Iowa Arts Council is encouraging all Iowans involved in building creative communities, including artists, filmmakers, and cultural organizations, to attend its grant information sessions this month.Iowa Arts Council staff will make stops in Cedar Falls, Creston, Ottumwa and Storm Lake to visit with community members about current grant funding opportunities ahead of a May 1, 2023, application
Thursday, March 09, 2023UNbelievable Workplaces - Press Release
CB CHAMBER CELEBRATES COUNCIL BLUFFS’ TWENTY-FIVE AWARDED UNBELIEVABLE WORKPLACES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2023COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA – UNbelievable Workplaces is a third-year program developed and managed by the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce. The program is designed to help area businesses track employee satisfaction. Area employers can utilize the UNbelievable Workplaces program to obtain insight from their associates, create a culture that employees will want to work in; and share their
Monday, October 17, 2022Benefits of Joining Your Local Chamber of Commerce
5 Benefits of Joining Your Local Chamber of CommerceLearn how your local chamber can create business contacts, increase credibility, expand your network, provide resources, and support professional development.A chamber of commerce is an integrated business network that works toward the common interests of small businesses in local areas across the United States. Your local chamber of commerce can offer visibility, credibility, support, and more for your new or growing business.Here are five reasons why
Tuesday, October 11, 2022Laborshed Study to be Conducted in Council Bluffs - Residential Letter
The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Council Bluffs area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Council Bluffs’ workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns. The purpose of this Laborshed study is to measure the availability and
Monday, October 03, 2022News Release: CB Chamber Receives Women's Fund Grant
The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce has received a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation for Western Iowa through the Women’s Fund of Southwest Iowa. This fund has been established to support programming designed to improve the quality of life and well-being of women and their families. The CB Chamber will utilize these funds to support Leveraging Individual Female Talent (L.I.F.T.) Mentor Program, a new workforce development program. “The Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce is honored
Monday, September 12, 2022News Release: YLCB Class 17
Youth Leadership Council Bluffs (YLCB), a program of the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to develop and educate youth to become socially minded, active young adults. YLCB is designed to create a two-fold investment. Community members and stakeholders invest in the development and education of youth by lending guidance to learn about community leadership. In turn, youth become invested in the community because of their experiences and the relationships established during the program.
Thursday, July 14, 2022Text Message Alerts
Register to receive text message alerts for upcoming chamber events and programming. Simply follow these steps:Text this number: (218) 229-8880Include message: Notify ChamberCB When registered, you will receive a text message saying "Thank you for subscribing". For assistance, call Kim Buthe at (712) 325-1000.
