UNbelievable Workplaces CB

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!! CLICK HERE NOW!!!

Build a workplace culture that fosters loyalty, engagement, and long-term commitment from your team.

UNbelievable Workplaces, developed and managed by the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to help you measure and enhance employee satisfaction. Gain valuable insights from your team, build a workplace culture that employees love, and showcase your success to earn recognition for the culture you’ve created.

UNbelievable Workplaces Program Overview

UNbelievable Workplaces is a program developed by the Council Bluffs Area Chamber of Commerce. It helps businesses create strong workplace cultures that focus on employee satisfaction and engagement.

The program uses a customized employee engagement survey to provide valuable insights. These insights guide businesses in building human-centered workplaces. To qualify for recognition, companies need to achieve a 60% survey completion rate. Once completed, businesses receive detailed reports that analyze their results.

Organizations that meet all criteria earn the prestigious UNbelievable Workplace designation. These businesses enjoy exclusive benefits. For example, they get their logo displayed on the program’s webpage and a 2025 UNbelievable Workplace decal. They also receive a media kit with branding tools and recognition in the Chamber’s press release.

By joining this program, businesses show their dedication to employee well-being. They also strengthen their brand and gain recognition as leaders in Southwest Iowa.

Key Dates:

Registration: Dec 2, 2024 – Jan 3, 2025
Invoices sent: Jan 6, 2025
Surveys: Jan 13 – Feb 16, 2025
Reports delivered: Feb 21, 2025
Celebration: Mar 20, 2025, 4-7 PM

Costs:

1-100 employees: $150/location
101-500 employees: $300/location
501+ employees: $450/location

Qualifications:

Report associates & turnover per location
60% response rate
75% of questions with 60%+ score

Contact Rachel Jensen at rachel@councilbluffsiowa.com for more information.

2025 UNbelievable Workplaces CB Celebration

Thursday, March 20, 2025 | 4-7PM

Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center

Guest Speaker Dr. Cool

Dr. Cool

Cara Cool Trede, Ed.D.

Executive Director, Avenue

Scholars Southwest Iowa

Dr. Cool brings over 15 years of experience in education and the nonprofit sector, currently serving as the Executive Director of Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa. This pioneering nonprofit organization is dedicated to bridging the gap between education and industry for local students, particularly those with high potential and significant need, to foster successful career pathways. In her role, Dr. Cool oversees the full scope of the organization’s mission and strategic direction, guided by the board of directors. Dr. Cool’s areas of passion and expertise include fostering organizational success through people-centered leadership and a focus on organizational health, guided by her "lead with love" philosophy, as well as bridging education and industry to create career pathways and contribute to a sustainable, talented workforce.

Dr. Cool earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa and holds a master’s degree from Bellevue University, as well as a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University.

Beyond working with Avenue Scholars Southwest Iowa, Dr. Cool is actively engaged in the community. She serves as board president of the Southwest Iowa Educational Foundation, a voluntary position, and she holds a seat on the board of directors and as secretary for the Council Bluffs Noon Rotary, and was recognized as Rotarian of the Year in 2024. Dr. Cool contributes as a board member of the Council Bluffs Leadership Alumni Association. In 2023, Dr. Cool was named a Midlands Business Journal 40 Under 40 awardee. Dr. Cool is also a past member of the Impact CB Young Professionals Executive Committee.