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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Get $50 Back Through June 30!

Our community has felt the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, and our local economy has struggled. Downtown CR Dollars aims to make a direct, positive economic impact for our local restaurants, shops and retail.

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MEMBERSHIP

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Read about the Economic Alliance's successes and accomplishments in 2020. Explore the work in our core functions of Business Support, Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce and Public Policy.

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BUSINESS SUPPORT

COVID-19 Resource Center

We’re focused specifically on what area businesses need to know, posting the latest news, information and updates to be helpful to our members in this unprecedented time.

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BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION

Business Expansion

The EA provides demographics and trade figures, site location assistance, state and local financial incentive assistance, workforce development and more to help your business expand.

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Who We Are

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is proud to serve nearly 1,200 member businesses through core functions of business support, economic development & workforce, community development and public policy. We strive to be the top economic growth region in the country.

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News

The latest Economic Alliance news, announcements, and updates can be found on our up-to-date News page.

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Our Region

We're proud to live in ICR IOWA! See why this region is a quality place to work, live and play.

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Our Community

Our focus is growing core central districts in Cedar Rapids and supporting surrounding communities!

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Public Policy

Our Public Policy initiatives provide a unified voice to advocate for pro-business and pro-growth issues.

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"The Economic Alliance membership provides connectivity. It is a resource for many of the activities scheduled within the Corridor along with their own programming. The Economic Alliance’s publications, alerts and events allow a great opportunity for CarePro, our employee owners and myself to stay connected within the community.”

-Michelle Jensen, President & CEO | CarePro Health Services

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Upcoming Events

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June 17

June BizMix Hosted by McGrath

BizMix brings together area professionals and is hosted by a different member business each month. This event provides EA members with increased opportunity for participation and connections.

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April 22

Black and Brown Summit-Virtual

April 22, 8:00 AM - April 23, 5:00 PM


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May 01

Valašsky Frgal: large kolach

General Event May 01, 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM


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May 01

In Her Shoes 5K

Community Event May 01, 9:00 AM


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