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Access Iowa
Join Access Iowa Wednesday, May 7, 2008, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Spy Bar, 740 10th Street, Marion, for Siren Wednesday. Siren Wednesday is an opportunity for young professions in the Corridor to network and make new friends. Siren Wednesdays are scheduled the first Wednesday of each month and travel to a different Corridor establishment (the event name relates to the monthly testing of the emergency alert sirens in Linn County). Access Iowa is hoping to break a record with this month's Siren Wednesday. AI welcomed over 60 young professionals last year at our Spy Bar Siren Wednesday.

Join us for a drink, some great company, and fun. Young Professionals, business owners, local government officials, and anyone wanting to know more about AI are welcome! Access Iowa's mission is to create an environment in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor area that attracts and retains young professionals.


Cedar Hills Community Church
Community Day of Service, Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 pm (9:30am – 5K run/walk) Cedar Hills Community Church, 6455 E Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, next to Cherry Hill Park. Everything is Free! Fun Center for kids – games, helicopter, fire engine; Free Activities for adults – financial education, entertainment, resume assistance, women’s pampering session. Free Health Service – blood pressure checks, stop smoking education, vision checks. Free for All – school supplies, bottled water, hot dog & chips, spring clothing, diapers/wet wipes. Sponsored by Cedar Hills Neighborhood Association. www.whereisthehope.com

Diversity Focus
Diversity and Inclusion Profit Generation Seminar - How diversity and inclusion practices impact profitability
June 10th from 8a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education
7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA

The Participants
Any business owner, service provider or non-profit organization that cares to learn how to boost business performance and be 'shown-the-money' will find this seminar as their ultimate tool for success through 2008 - and forward
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Purpose of the Seminar
This Cutting-Edge Learning Experience has a specific mission: to enable stakeholders to utilize their current practices to drive new profit opportunities within their businesses.

What You Will Learn
o Learn How Diversity & Inclusion Directly Drives Profit
o Hear how Adecco and Other Corporations Generated $Millions in Profit From Diversity & Inclusion
o Learn How to Leverage & Develop Your Corporation's Diversity & Inclusion Practices to Drive New Profits
o Hear Which Metrics Can Quantitatively Prove Diversity & Inclusion Program Success: Past, Present and Future

Please visit our website for registration information at www.diversityfocus.org
Cost: $125, CR & IC Chamber and SHRM members $85

May 3-4, 2008
11 am - 5 PM
Iowa Renaissance Festival
Middle Amana Park

Authentic horseback jousting is the center-piece of this large celebration of olde world European music, art, theater, dance, drama, combat, & martial arts along with a food court, beer garden, hands on skills such as archery, demonstrations and living history encampments.

Admission $10. INFO: 641-357-5177 or greg@festint.com
www.iowarenfest.com
Des Moines Renaissance Faire Festival Park (Canterbury-on-Sherwood) Pleasant Hill near State Fairgrounds.

Iowa's newest themepark (a re-creation of a merry olde English castle town) comes to life with 400 costumed characters, 10 stages of entertainment, an artisans market-
place, a tournament jousting arena, living history exhibits, a vast food court, two beer pubs, a wine-tasting villa, rides, large kids realm, games of skill and lots of pirates.

Admission $15. INFO: 515-262-4100 or greg@festint.com
www.dmrenfaire.com