In Cedar Rapids, we have experienced a devastating blow to our economy from the historic flooding. When the river crested at almost twelve feet higher than ever in recorded history, more than 3,900
homes were flooded as 1,300 city blocks were inundated with water.
Between 6,000 and 7,000 jobs were lost as hundreds of local and national businesses were flooded. Early damage estimates are already in the billions, and will rise.
It will take great effort to rebuild our economy to sustain growth in Cedar Rapids. A group of local businesses have teamed up with the Cedar Rapids and Marion Chambers of Commerce, the Jaycees, the
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, and several other local and national organizations to help bring economic relief to individuals and businesses affected by the flood.
We are holding an event, FloodStock 2008, as the vehicle to generate funds for this relief.
We would like to call upon you to help us rebuild our infrastructure as soon as possible. Please ask yourself what you or your organization can do to help our event be an overwhelming success.
Dale Lee Distributing Company Inc.
Fleck Sales Co.
Van Meter Industrial
The ESCO Group
IBEW NECA
Alliant Energy
Midwest Metal Products
Cabo Grill
Farmers State Bank
True North Companies LLC
NewspaperARCHIVE.com
Iowa Department of Economic Development
PortOJonny
The Marion Chamber of Commerce
Accent Media
NetDirect Systems
KZIA
Clear Channel Communications
Strategic Financial Solutions
Cumulus Media
Alliance Claims Solutions
Rackspace
Advantage Records Management
Infinity Contact
Microlink
iWireless
Limolink
InSync
Clifton Gunderson
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees
TW Training
Amtek Microwave
Xquisite Limo
Jim Miller Nissan
Graybill Communications
Culligan
Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency
The Midwest Athletic Club
The Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
The Cedar Rapids Kernels
The Cedar Rapids Rough Riders
The University of Iowa Athletic Department
Volume
Billiard & Spa Gallery
Jules Bakery
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
AAA
Tomaso’s Pizza
John Deere
Aspen’s Athletic Clubs
The Ar-Jay Center
The Genesis Gallery
Cedar Rapids Spirits
Photo Pro
Andrea Lynn
Photography
Planet Beach
Hair Madness
AEGON
Bath & Body Works
GE Capital
Linn Area Credit Union