Diversity

The diversity that reflects our population and defines our communities is mirrored in our businesses, professional and social organizations. Explore the Technology Corridor Multi-Cultural Resource Guide (pdf file) to discover the many opportunities available.

The Corridor offers a rich array of arts, humanities and cultural experiences that mirror our population and define our communities. Every week of the year the options are endless: national and international art exhibits, performing arts, community and professional theater troupes, live musical entertainment and community festivals. In addition, numerous spiritually-based organizations confirm our rich religious heritage and echo our ethnically diverse population, the richest in the state.

Diversity Focus is a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing the diversity of the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City area with the following goals: Communication - promote awareness and an image in the community that diversity is valued; Informaiton Clearninghouse - create a resource center that leverages the many products, capabilities and work of organizations supporting diversity; Program Enhancement - advance new ideas and opportunities to build a more diverse community.

The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Professional Technical Diversity Network (PTDN) is a partnership between employers, the community and professional organizations with a shared commitment to attract, develop and retain diverse professional and technical specialists. The local chapter utilizes quarterly “Power Networking Events” to provide opportunities and build relationships that promote professional growth, share ideas and strategies. Visit the Web site to learn more: www.ptdn.net.

The mission of Access Iowa is to create an environment that attracts and retains young professionals in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City corridor area . The nonprofit organization is divided into Social, Civic, and Charitable divisions with the same commitment—creating a vibrant, dynamic community that appeals to young professionals. For more information about Access Iowa visit their Web site at www.access-iowa.org.