Immigration & Business Luncheon

The Catherine McAuley Center's Immigration & Business Luncheon celebrates the contributions of refugees and immigrants to our local workforce and business community.

This annual fundraiser event for the Catherine McAuley Center brings together community members, leaders, and advocates to celebrate the remarkable achievements of refugees and immigrants in shaping our local workforce and business community. Together, we honor their contributions to a thriving community and shine a spotlight on the organizations and programs dedicated to supporting their success. Guests will have the opportunity to connect, reflect, and contribute to our mission that provides opportunities for newcomers to thrive in Eastern Iowa.

Annual Highlights

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, community members, business leaders, and advocates came together at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids for the Catherine McAuley ...

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, community members, business leaders, and advocates gathered at the Radisson Hotel Cedar Rapids for the Catherine McAuley Center’s second annual ...

On Friday, June 16, 2023, community members, business leaders, and advocates gathered together at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center for CMC’s inaugural Immigration & Business ...

Sponsorship Opportunities

This event offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities to boost recognition of your organization while showcasing your support of the Catherine McAuley Center’s mission! If your organization is interested in sponsoring this event next year, please contact Rachel Cohen, at rachelc@cmc-cr.org or (319) 731-0448.

Contact Us

For questions about award nominations, sponorship opportunities or other event information, please contact us.