Welcome to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

MEMBERSHIP

Register Now for the 2020 Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is the Economic Alliance's signature event where valued member businesses and regional champions come together to celebrate achievements and learn about the organization’s goals for the year ahead.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Get $50 Back With Downtown CR Dollars!

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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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.

Grow Your Business

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.

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.

"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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Jan. 28

Economic Alliance Annual Meeting - Save the Date!

The Annual Meeting is the Economic Alliance's signature event where valued member businesses and regional champions come together to celebrate achievements and learn about the organization’s goals for the year ahead. Join us virtually for this year's meeting with iBreakthrough!

January 27

Bend & Brew

Community Event January 27, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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January 28

Economic Alliance 2020 Annual Meeting

Economic Alliance Signature Event January 28, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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February 06

KidX Bestie Bash

Community Event February 06, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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