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Supporting Jobs and Growth in Cedar Rapids
Dec 03, 2019
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s mission is to drive economic and workforce growth strategies and help businesses suc… Read More
Cargill Chairman & CEO Announced as Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance 2019 Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker
Nov 26, 2019
The Economic Alliance is proud to announce David MacLennan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cargill, as the keynote spea… Read More
Buy Here, Give Here and Grow Here: Reinvest Your Dollars Where You Live
Nov 26, 2019
There is power behind where you choose to spend your money, especially during the holiday shopping season. Every dollar spent lo… Read More
Local Economy Depends on Infrastructure, Including Wider I-380
Nov 26, 2019
A new year is upon us, a census year in fact. The 2020 census count will likely tell us our seven-county region has experienced … Read More
Workforce Initiatives, Iowa Hemp Act and More: Success from 2019 Iowa Legislature and Continued Work for 2020
Nov 26, 2019
As 2019 comes to an end, it gives us an opportunity reflect on our public policy successes in the past year and evaluate what we… Read More
ICR Future: Critical Need for High School Internships in ICR
Economic Alliance | Nov 25, 2019
Availability of workforce is a top concern for our region’s employers. Building a strong talent pipeline is an important tactic… Read More
Iowa BIG Students Work on Innovative Projects with Economic Alliance Members
Economic Alliance | Nov 25, 2019
Some days Iowa BIG students may be at a museum collaborating on an exhibit involving robots. Other days, they may be creating i… Read More
Celebrating Success as Cedar Rapids Remains Open for Business
Nov 25, 2019
“A rising tide lifts all boats” is one phrase often used to describe economic development projects - both with existing business… Read More
December 4 Event will Share Impact of Immigrants in Our Community and a Plan to Welcome and Engage Immigrants
Nov 25, 2019
The City of Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, invites the public to an event focused … Read More