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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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MEMBERSHIP

Follow The Inside Scoop!

Stay up to date on immediate and news-driven info including member updates, events, economic development and more by following The Scoop on LinkedIn.

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PUBLIC POLICY

Legislative Priorities for 2022

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Business Partnership join forces to promote pro-growth policies for our region. We collaborate with our over 2,000 combined member businesses and other partners to develop focus items vital to our region’s success.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & WORKFORCE

Helps Interns Make Lasting Connections

Ignite ICR is a program for college students and interns working in ICR. This summer event series gives students the opportunity to meet one another, connect with young professionals, and imagine a future for themselves in ICR. Ignite ICR is hosted by the Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Development Group.

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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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May 26

Regional BizMix Hosted by Xtream Arena

Get ready for a true corridor collaboration! We are co-presenting our annual regional BizMix with the Iowa City Area Business Partnership and the Marion Chamber of Commerce. This month’s event will be held at the Xtream Arena in Coralville. It is co-hosted by the Xtream Arena and the Iowa City Area Sports Commission.

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May 25

1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids May 25:DEI in the City of Cedar Rapids with Elizabeth Buch

Community Event May 25, 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM


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May 25

Kirkwood Corporate Training Webinar: Demystifying the Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E)

May 25, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM


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May 26

ICR Regional BizMix hosted by Xtream Arena and the Iowa City Area Sports Commission

Networking Event May 26, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM


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