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New Campaign, Downtown Cedar Rapids Sucks, Launches on Social Media
Jun 28, 2018
A recently launched social media campaign for Downtown Cedar Rapids is quickly garnering attention. The campaign, Downtown Ceda… Read More
Important Information on State Tax Changes
Jun 28, 2018
While the legislature adjourned for the year in early May, July 1 marks the day most new state laws go into effect. The Economi… Read More
Iowa Can't Afford a Long-Term and Costly Trade War
Jun 28, 2018
Talk of impending tariffs, trade agreements and trade wars have been a part of the nation’s dialogue since President Trump took … Read More
The Strategy of Attracting Employers and High-Quality Jobs for the Region
Jun 15, 2018
ICR IOWA, the new regional workforce and business attraction organization launched by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance a… Read More
Czech Village/New Bohemia Plans for Next Chapter of the District
Jun 11, 2018
A commission composed of property owners in the Czech Village/New Bohemia District are focusing efforts on a few key priorities.… Read MoreA Look Back at the 2018 Iowa Legislative session
May 11, 2018
The Iowa Legislature hammered the gavel for the final time on May 5, bringing an end to the 87th General Assembly. Depending on … Read More
Economic Alliance Announces New Hire and Team Changes to Further Economic Growth Strategy
May 08, 2018
Economic Alliance Names Corbett as Business Retention & Expansion Strategist & Toledo as Services Manager Read More
Van Meter Plans to Expand Cedar Rapids Operation
May 07, 2018
Continued growth and entry into new markets is prompting Van Meter Inc. to propose a $4.2M expansion to the west side of its Ce… Read More