October 7 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Partners in Progress
Building Strong Workplace Cultures Through Community Engagement

What makes a workplace somewhere people want to work, grow and contribute?
Join Matthew 25 for the first Partners in Progress Educational Series, bringing together local business and community leaders to share practical ideas for building stronger workplace cultures through employee engagement, shared purpose and meaningful community involvement.
The Culture Advantage: What It Takes to Become a Coolest Place to Work
Presented by Strategic Financial Solutions
Strong workplace cultures are built intentionally. Strategic Financial Solutions will share lessons from its experience earning recognition as one of the region’s “Coolest Places to Work,” including what they’ve learned about leadership, employee development, flexibility, recognition and creating opportunities for employees to connect around a shared purpose.
You’ll leave with ideas you can use to strengthen employee engagement and create a workplace where people feel connected, valued and motivated to contribute.
Building Your Community Brand: How Community Involvement Strengthens Culture, Reputation & Business
Presented by UFG Insurance
Employees, customers and future team members increasingly pay attention to how organizations show up in their communities.
UFG Insurance will explore practical ways businesses of all sizes can create community engagement opportunities that align with their values, energize employees, strengthen their reputation and build lasting community relationships.
Who Should Attend?
Partners in Progress is designed for HR and business leaders, corporate community engagement teams, business owners, young professional program leaders, companies with employee volunteer programs, and anyone looking for meaningful ways to connect workplace culture with community impact.
Wednesday, October 7
3:00–4:00 PM
Networking: 4:00–4:30 PM
Matthew 25’s Groundswell Event Center, 201 3rd AVE SW
For more information, call 319-362-2214 or email [email protected].
About Partners in Progress
Matthew 25 created the Partners in Progress Educational Series to bring businesses and community leaders together to learn from one another, build connections and explore practical ways organizations can strengthen both their workplaces and the communities they call home.



