Grow Cedar Valley

Thank you to everyone who joined us at PeekaBoo for Shop the Valley and supported a local business!

“PeekaBoo has been on Main Street since 1997, and we are here to bring you special and unique items to celebrate the children in your lives.”

- Whitney Mrozinski, Owner & Manager of PeekaBoo

Originally PeekaBoo Baby, the shop became just PeekaBoo in 2023 to reflect its motto, “Come Grow With Us.” Founded on the belief that every child has only one childhood, PeekaBoo selects items with quality and creativity in mind. Their selection includes clothing up to size 10, books, toys and gifts for the whole family. Don’t forget their complimentary gift wrapping to help you celebrate someone special!

To learn more about our Shop the Valley initiative, please visit: https://www.growcedarvalley.com/about/shop-the-valley/

Your next client could be in this room. Make sure your business is, too!

Reserve your resource booth: https://growcedarvalley.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/aZF5GG6TmHqCZ

If you provide funding, marketing, technology, workforce solutions, professional services, education, mentorship, business assistance, or anything else that helps businesses succeed, this is your opportunity to show up and be part of the conversation.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Grow Cedar Valley Ambassadors!

We’re excited to have MaTrasa Maae with ISG and Brandon Smith with Big Woods Construction join the 50 local leaders and professionals who volunteer their time to support the Cedar Valley business community!

Make your marketing easier to act on.

Find out what’s getting lost in your message. Join us: https://members.growcedarvalley.com/events/Details/small-business-summit-2026-1664075

Getting attention but not gaining customers? At the Small Business Summit, Lauren Riensche, author and host of the Cedar Valley Ghost Tour, will help you spot confusing messages and unnecessary steps that could be getting in the way. You’ll learn practical ways to help customers understand what you offer and feel confident choosing your business.

Grow Cedar Valley Investors, join us for a special Friday Forum featuring Dr. Donna Hoffman, Professor of Political Science at the University of Northern Iowa

Register today: https://members.growcedarvalley.com/events/Details/friday-forum-1893477

Hoffman will provide an overview of the 2026 political landscape, discuss the races and issues receiving the most attention, and share her perspective on what to watch as Election Day approaches. The discussion will also explore what the results could mean for Iowa and the Cedar Valley business community.

We’re excited to welcome Nicolet Bank to the Cedar Valley!

Nicolet National Bank offers personal, business and agricultural banking services, along with wealth management. Nicolet focuses on personal service and shared success for its customers, employees and shareholders. There are branches throughout the Cedar Valley, including Cedar Falls, Waterloo and Parkersburg.

“We are a community-focused bank that really drives home the fact of supporting our customers, our employees and our community. We want to be good stewards within the Cedar Valley, so we make sure to support everyone. We offer everything from deposit accounts to consumer loans, mortgage loans, commercial loans, treasury management services and mortgages, which has been really beneficial for all of our clients.”

- Sara Gienau | VP Retail Market Manager at Nicolet National Bank

Thank you, Mayor Danny Laudick and Grow Cedar Valley Ambassadors, for helping us welcome them with a ribbon cutting!

To learn more about Nicolet National Bank, please visit: https://members.growcedarvalley.com/list/Details/nicolet-national-bank-4203678

We're excited to welcome the 2026-2027 Cohort of Cedar Valley Leadership Institute (CVLI)!

To learn more about the 41st CVLI class, please visit: https://www.growcedarvalley.com/blog/2026/09/21/introducing-the-2026-2027-cvli-cohort/

Thank you to our September event sponsors for supporting opportunities to bring Cedar Valley businesses and community members together.

We appreciate your support and the part you played in making this month’s events possible!