Corridor Corporate Games News
Corridor Corporate Games 2024 Champions Announced
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 9, 2024 – Winners of the sixth annual Corridor Corporate Games will be recognized at the Corridor Corporate Games Awards Celebration sponsored by Price Electric. This will take place at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Farmers Market on Saturday, August 17. Thirty-six local businesses and organizations participated in the annual event aimed to engage employees and instill company pride.
“We’re thrilled that so many Corridor area companies have embraced all of the team building and wellness opportunities the Corridor Corporate Games has provided over the last six years,” says Chuck Long, CEO & Executive Director of the Corridor Corporate Games. “If your business or organization hasn’t experienced the CCG, we encourage you to check us out at www.corridorcorporategames.org and join us for all of the fun in 2025!”
Corporate champions (listed in order of first, second, third and fourth place):
- Division 1: GreatAmerica Financial Services; CRST, The Transportation Solution; BAE Systems; Transamerica
- Division 2: TrueNorth Companies; Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust; Crystal Group Inc.; Van Meter Inc.
- Division 3: Basepoint Wealth; Anderson Bogert; GTG Peterbilt; Ahmann Companies
The 2024 Corridor Corporate Games saw two repeat champions crowned as Division 2 TrueNorth and Division 1 GreatAmerica followed up last year’s championship season with another.
3rd place finisher Crystal Group Inc had this to say about their Corporate Games experience.
“At Crystal Group, we take a zero limits approach to everything we do, whether that’s designing and building rugged tech for our warfighters or giving it our all on the sand volleyball court. I am proud of our team’s desire to win and commitment to the success of their teammates in the Corridor Corporate Games and beyond.”
- Aaron Maue, President, Crystal Group
“This was Crystal Group’s 3rd year participating in the Corridor Corporate Games and each year participation and interest in this awesome event has spread throughout the company. As company administrators, we established some stretch goals for 2024 which were to 1) expand our presence in the community, 2) challenge the status quo to inspire personal growth and development, 3) encourage friendly competition, and 4) finish as a top 3 team in Division 2. All the hard work and dedication from April through July paid off as we celebrate and reflect on our #SeizeTheCup moment. Thanks to all the Crystal Group employee owners that helped make this year a great success!!”
- CCG Administrators Brian Pecinovsky, Tony Wullner, and Kyle Mahnesmith
Basepoint Wealth claimed their first Corporate Games Cup in 2024 in a tough Division 3.
“I am immensely proud of our participation in the Corridor Corporate Games. Winning the overall points in our division highlights our team's dedication and spirit, and our victory at the Meals from the Heartland Community Challenge is especially meaningful.
These events foster teamwork and camaraderie, providing our interns and new employees a chance to connect outside of the office. It’s inspiring to see individuals from various companies in our community come together for these engaging events. Here’s to the power of teamwork and community spirit!” – Kate Wallace, President, Basepoint Wealth
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Community Challenges and Volunteer Awards
In addition to the physical activities offered, challenges were offered to promote service within the community. Both the Blood Donation Challenge and Meals From the Heartland Challenge were presented by Alliant Energy. The Blood Donation Challenge was held in partnership with DeGowin Blood Center and ImpactLife Blood Center. Supplies of blood products typically run low in the summer, and the Corporate Games companies were happy to help increase donations during these crucial months. The Meals from the Heartland Challenge was once again part of the Cedar Rapids Hunger Fight and saw outstanding participation.
Top Blood Donation Challenge donors:
- Division 1: BAE Systems
- Division 2: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
- Division 3: Price Electric
Top Meals From the Heartland Challenge donors:
- Division 1: Transamerica | Aegon
- Division 2: Van Meter Inc.
- Division 3: Basepoint Wealth
Volunteer Services Award winners:
- Division 1: CRST, The Transportation Solution
- Division 2: Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
- Division 3: Basepoint Wealth
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About the Corporate Games
The Corridor Corporate Games is a project of the Iowa Sports Foundation in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Parks and Recreation. The company-based competition, starting June 1 and ending July 31, enables and supports teamwork, company pride and corporate wellness through healthy competition. There are 25 activities that include both competitive and non-competitive events. All events are held in the evenings and on weekends. Additional metro partners include Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion, North Liberty, and Coralville Parks and Recreation Departments, Linn County Conservation, Think Iowa City, and the Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA. To learn more visit www.corridorcorporategames.org.
About the Iowa Sports Foundation
The Iowa Sports Foundation (ISF) is a nonprofit organization that helps develop amateur sports in Iowa and promote positive lifestyles and physical fitness through athletic events and health initiatives. The five pillars of the ISF include the Iowa Games, Live Healthy Iowa, Adaptive Sports Iowa, Iowa Senior Games, and Iowa Corporate Games. To learn more visit iowasportsfoundation.org.