ImpactCR

Name: ImpactCR
Address: Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401, US
Telephone: (319) 398-5317

We are tomorrow's leaders. ImpactCR creates experiences to connect young professionals to people and places in our community.

ImpactCR creates opportunities for learning and development, support civic engagement and to cultivate the future business and community leaders of the Cedar Rapids Metro area. Be part of our network by joining us at a monthly Siren Wednesday, grabbing lunch at BigWig Lunch Talks, or any of our annual events. ImpactCR is a program of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.

05/27/2026

🎨 Looking for a fun networking event with a creative twist?

Join us for ColorBurst with Crazy Yarn Lady — a hands‑on community beautification project hosted by ImpactCR at Big Grove Brewery!

🧶 Never crocheted or worked with yarn? No problem — we’ll help you get the hang of it. Bring your creative side, meet new people, and help make something beautiful for Cedar Rapids.

📅 June 11 | 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids
✨ No experience needed — just good vibes and great company!

Sign Up Here! - https://shorturl.at/9dI3V

05/18/2026

🌈Craft lovers, this one’s for you.

Join ImpactCR and The Crazy Yarn Lady for ColorBurst at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids for a hands on craft event supporting a beautification project along 3rd Street SE.

Come grab a drink, get creative, and help us add some color to the corridor!

Register today! https://shorturl.at/nQe2V

05/08/2026

What a night! The 2026 ImpactCR Foodie Crawl was one for the books.

A huge thank you to the "Fun Not Fancy" restaurants, restaurant workers, our sponsors, our donors, and attendees who showed up with big smiles and even bigger appetites. Your support fuels ImpactCR’s mission to connect young professionals, strengthen our community, and keep Cedar Rapids thriving.

Keep supporting local, keep showing up, and keep making this city something special. 💕

If you missed this event find us at the next one here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/VBGRN

05/06/2026

📢See you tonight for our Foodie Crawl!

Here are your quick FAQs:

• What if I didn’t register?
Walk ins are absolutely welcome. Bring your friends and coworkers— we’ll get you registered.

• Where do I start?
Head to Cliffs.
Check in starts at: 4:30 PM
Trolleys depart: 5:15 PM

• Where do I park?
Street parking is available downtown, and is free after 5pm according to parkcedarrapids.com

• What do I wear?
Smart Casual — a blend of business casual and everyday comfort. Look sharp, feel comfortable.

• How do I get from place to place?
We’ve hired trolleys to take you to each stop along the crawl.

You can still Register here ➡️ https://shorturl.at/eiz0R

05/04/2026

🌌 May the Forks Be With You!

Join us across downtown Cedar Rapids, you must.
Gather your crew, you may… for hungry, they will be.
Adventure in every bite, you shall find.
Miss this Foodie Crawl, you must not.

A ticketed event, it is — get yours here, you should! ➡️ https://shorturl.at/i2xMm

04/27/2026

📢Thank you to this year's donors for helping make the Foodie Crawl possible!
We truly appreciate your contributions and your continued support of the young professionals in our community. You make events like this thrive
- Paragon Interiors
- Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa
- Miron Construction Co., Inc.
- Basepoint Wealth

If you haven't registered to get your tickets there's still time! Register here - ➡️ https://shorturl.at/zrS5Z

04/20/2026

🍽️ Foodie Crawl menus are HERE!

Get a sneak peek at what our local spots are serving up for this year’s ImpactCR Foodie Crawl. From comfort classics to creative bites, this lineup is 🔥

May 6th is just around the corner, if you haven’t registered to get your tickets this is your sign! ➡️ https://shorturl.at/zrS5Z

04/17/2026

🎉 ImpactCR was at Coe College 's Taste of Cedar Rapids!

Our board members Kara Roloson and Riley Galbraith had a blast meeting prospective, future, and current Coe students while sharing everything Cedar Rapids and the Corridor has to offer — from career opportunities to the best spots for food, fun, and community.

We love getting opportunities like this to help students discover how much this region has to offer them!

04/13/2026

🚶‍♂️🍔 Walk. Snack. Sip. Discover.
ImpactCR’s Foodie Crawl returns May 6th, and the lineup is 🔥

- Cliff’s Dive Bar & Grill
- LP Street Food
- The Bar
- Bricks Bar & Grill

Bring a friend or fly solo — you’ll leave with new favorites either way.

This is a ticketed event, so be sure to Get Tickets Here! https://shorturl.at/i2xMm

04/10/2026

Our board members Jade Ploessl, Kara Roloson, and McKenna Nauman spent today fine-tuning their golf skills at the Carson Wealth Management Golf Outing ⛳️

With golf season right around the corner, we’re excited to see so many opportunities to get out on the course, connect, and support great causes.

What golf outings are you hosting or participating in this season? Drop them below—everyone loves golfing for a good cause!

Address

Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

Telephone

(319) 398-5317

Website

https://www.cedarrapids.org/workforce/young-professionals/

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