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ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

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The Growth Alliance's Annual Dinner is the premier networking event of the year! Celebrate the momentum of our region at the Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Annual Dinner, an evening of connection, community pride, and big ideas for the future. Enjoy dinner, great conversation, and the presentation of our annual awards.

Featuring keynote speaker Joey Coleman, bestselling author and nationally recognized expert on creating remarkable customer and employee experiences.

 

SEATING OPTIONS

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000 (limit of 5) 

 The package includes front-row seating, 8 drink tickets, a logo on the program, verbal recognition at the event, social media recognition, and signage at the event.

 

Gold Sponsor - $2,500 (limit of 9) 

The package includes second-row seating, 8 drink tickets, social media recognition, and a logo on the program.

 

Silver Sponsor - $1,000 (limit of 4) 

The package includes: third-row seating

 

Bronze Sponsor - $500

 The package includes table seating

 

Single Ticket - $60

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Keynote Speaker:

Joey Coleman

Joey Coleman helps companies keep their customers and employees. As an award-winning speaker, he works with organizations around the world, ranging from small startups to major brands such as Volkswagen Australia, Zappos, and Whirlpool. His First 100 Days® methodology fuels the remarkable experiences his clients deliver and dramatically improves their profits. His two books have received critical acclaim, and both were instant Wall Street Journal best sellers.

Never Lose a Customer Again offers strategies and tactics for turning one-time purchasers into lifelong customers, and his newest book, Never Lose an Employee Again, details a framework companies around the world can use to reduce turnover and increase employee engagement. When not speaking to audiences around the globe (he’s spoken on all seven continents), Joey enjoys playing board games, building LEGO sets, and reading bedtime stories with his amazing wife and two young sons.

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Cover of Never Lost and Employee Again Book by Joey Coleman

Can’t make it to the Annual Dinner, but don’t want to miss Joey Coleman?

The first 100 guests will get a FREE ($30 value) copy of Never Lose A Customer Again, Joey Coleman's best-selling debut book.  Join us on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM for a special half-day workshop: “Never Lose a Customer Again.”

Led by Joey Coleman, bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and Fort Dodge native, this workshop dives into his powerful First 100 Days® methodology. You’ll walk away with practical tools to elevate customer experiences, strengthen loyalty, and create meaningful, lasting relationships with the people you serve.

 

Special Offer for Early Registrants!
The first 100 guests to register for the workshop will receive a FREE copy of Joey Coleman’s bestselling book, Never Lose a Customer Again ($30 value)!

 

Don’t miss your chance to gain actionable insights from Joey and take home his proven strategies to create remarkable customer experiences.

Catalyst Award

Past Catalyst Award Winners

2025 - Jim Kersten

2024 - Vickie Reeck

2023 - Larry Bushman

2022 - Dave Flattery

2021 - COVID

2020 - Terry Moehnke

2019 - Bob Singer

2018 - John Taets

2017 - Bruce Shimkat

2016 - Scott McQueen

2015 - Kraig Barber

2014 - Randy Kuhlman

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Emerging Leader Award Nominations

The Emerging Leader Award honors a young professional who has demonstrated exceptional career achievements and a strong commitment to our community. The recipient embodies leadership, passion, and dedication, inspiring others and helping shape the future of Fort Dodge.

Know someone who fits the bill? Nominations are open through February 11 at noon. Spotlight a rising star and celebrate the next generation of local leaders!

You Don't Want to Miss This Event!

Our annual dinner will be held at Fort Frenzy. Doors open at 5:00 PM, with dinner served at 6:00 PM, a program and awards to follow.
3232 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501