JA Events
JA of Eastern Iowa Events
At JA of Eastern Iowa, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!
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2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, September 18, 2025The 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame, presented by U.S. Bank, will take place on Thursday, September 18. Now in its 26th year, this black-tie event honors three distinguished business leaders and one emerging entrepreneur who have made a lasting impact on Eastern Iowa through their leadership, integrity, and community commitment. The evening will feature video biographies and student hosts, celebrate local success while inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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25
2025 Cedar Valley Career Inspire
When: Thursday, September 25, 2025 - Friday, September 26, 2025Hosted by Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, JA Career Inspire® will take place in the Cedar Valley on September 25th and 26th at the Waterloo Convention Center in Waterloo. This hands-on, interactive career exploration event connects 8th grade students with local employers and real-world career opportunities. Through engaging activities and simulations, students explore a wide range of industries—helping them link classroom learning to future goals and empowering them to make informed decisions about high school coursework, post-secondary plans, and career pathways.
Tue
28
2025 Corridor Career Inspire
When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 - Wednesday, October 29, 2025Hosted by Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, JA Career Inspire® will take place in the corridor on October 28th and 29th at the Alliant Energy Power House in Cedar Rapids. This hands-on, interactive career exploration event connects 8th grade students with local employers and real-world career opportunities. Through engaging activities and simulations, students explore a wide range of industries—helping them link classroom learning to future goals and empowering them to make informed decisions about high school coursework, post-secondary plans, and career pathways.
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30
2025 Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, October 30, 2025The 2025 Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame, presented by First Interstate Bank, will be held on Thursday, October 30. Now in its 31st year, this black-tie event honors exceptional business leaders in Eastern Iowa for their impact, integrity, leadership, community commitment, and entrepreneurial spirit. Featuring video tributes and student hosts, the evening celebrates those who inspire the next generation through their legacy of success.
PAST EVENTS
Thu
24
Corridor JA Stock Market Challenge
When: Thursday, April 24, 2025Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa's (JAEI) 6th Annual JA Stock Market Challenge event allows participants to experience the fast pace, cut throat day in the life of a stock market trader. The Stock Market Challenge is a technology based simulation of the stock market in which every 60 seconds represents a day of trading. Beginning with a hypothetical account balance of $500,000, the stakes are high and the competition is fierce. There will be a straight forward student competition during the day and a no holds barred adult version in the evening.
Wed
26
Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2025On Wednesday, March 26, 100% of sales from Jersey Mike’s in Coralville (3268 Crosspark Road, Suite 105) will be donated to Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa! Every dollar raised helps provide students with essential financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs.
Tue
22
Corridor Career Inspire 2024
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - Wednesday, October 23, 2024Career Inspire offers 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
Thu
10
Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, October 10, 2024The 2024 Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame marks the 30th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one entrepreneur will be inducted into the Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
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26
Cedar Valley Career Inspire 2024
When: Thursday, September 26, 2024 - Friday, September 27, 2024Career Inspire offers 8th and 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
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19
Corridor Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, September 19, 2024The 2024 Corridor Business Hall of Fame, marks the 25th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one emerging entrepreneur will be inducted into the Corridor Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
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28
Cedar Valley Career Inspire
When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 - Friday, September 29, 2023Career Inspire offers 8th and 9th grade students the opportunity to learn about careers from industry representatives in time to ensure their high school course work aligns with career goals and better prepare themselves for life after high school graduation.
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20
2022 Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, October 20, 2022The 2022 Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame, presented by First Interstate Bank, formerly Great Western Bank, marks the 28th anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates will be inducted into the Cedar Valley Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
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29
2022 Corridor Business Hall of Fame
When: Thursday, September 29, 2022The 2022 Corridor Business Hall of Fame, presented by U.S. Bank, marks the 23rd anniversary of celebrating distinguished business leaders who have established a legacy of leadership within their industries and our community. Three laureates and one emerging entrepreneur will be inducted into the Corridor Business Hall of Fame, joining the elite group of past honorees, on Thursday, September 29, 2022.
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