A History and Explanation of Woods Quality Center Formed in 1993, the Woods Quality Center began as a shared vision of a total quality environment for the entire community, including business and industry, schools, government, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, and the service and retail industries. Today, Woods Quality Center has over 180 member organizations with more than 48,000 individual members. Members represent all sectors of the community including government, manufacturing, business, education, labor, retail, service, and health care . Though center staff are based in Cedar Rapids, its networking groups, consultation and membership activities take place throughout the State of Iowa.
Membership is also available to individuals, with a special rate for students.
From the general membership individuals are invited to serve on the Woods Quality Board . This board provides input from local busniesses. IA A multimedia resource library that includes the complete Deming Library Series. A bimonthly newsletter, Echoes from the Woods , featuring WQC activities and local quality initiatives. Classes , seminars and workshops.