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Business Breakfast - May 6

$5.00

Data Centers in the Corridor: Two of the largest economic development projects ever undertaken in the Corridor come in the form of data centers that are currently under construction. Why are the centers important? How will they impact our lives as residents, technology and consumers? What do they mean for the environment?

Held on May 6 from 8-9 AM. Doors will open at 7:30 AM for networking and a light breakfast.

Location: NewBoCo - 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Business Breakfast - July 15

$5.00

Held on July 15 from 8-9 AM. Doors will open at 7:30 AM for networking and a light breakfast.

Location: MERGE Iowa City - 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Business Breakfast - September 9

$5.00

Held on September 9 from 8-9 AM. Doors will open at 7:30 AM for networking and a light breakfast.

Location: NewBoCo - 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 

Business Breakfast - December 2

$5.00

Held on December 2 from 8-9 AM. Doors will open at 7:30 AM for networking and a light breakfast.

Location: MERGE Iowa City - 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240

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The Business Breakfast Series is a gathering of area employers and industry experts for a morning of networking and in-depth discussion about the latest issues in economic development. Every event is moderated by representatives of The Gazette news division with diverse panelist perspectives.

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Data Centers in the Corridor

  • Details: Two of the largest economic development projects ever undertaken in the Corridor come in the form of data centers that are currently under construction. Why are the centers important? How will they impact our lives as residents, technology and consumers? What do they mean for the environment?
  • Date/Time: Tuesday, May 6 from 8-9 AM. Doors open at 7:30 AM
  • Location: Geonetric Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Panelists: 
    • Jeff Pomeranz – City Manager, City of Cedar Rapids
    • Keith Shelling – Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Iowa College of Engineering
    • Josh McKnight - Data Center Services Manager, Alliant Energy

Three breakfasts will take place in Cedar Rapids and three will take place in Iowa City. See the other 2025 dates below.

  • Tuesday, July 15 - MERGE in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Tuesday, September 9 - Geonetric Building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Tuesday, December 2 - MERGE in Iowa City, Iowa

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