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A New Look for the Economic Alliance Report in 2022
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
The Economic Alliance Report is moving to a new format! Beginning January 2022, look for our 8-page publication delivered within… Read More
Manufacturing 4.0: New Grants Available for Process Innovation and Modernization
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
The State of Iowa is now offering additional grants to help manufacturers prepare for the future. The grants are part of Iowa’s… Read More
A Major Capital Investment and Hundreds of New Jobs Headed to Williamsburg
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
Williamsburg Manufacturing, which produces numerous high quality vehicle components, is adding a new product line and making a … Read More
$1.5M in State Money Awarded to Cedar Rapids Downtown Housing Projects
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
Two downtown housing projects received a major funding boost from the State of Iowa when the Iowa Economic Development Authorit… Read More
Growing a Strong Workforce Foundation: Public Policy Preparations for 2022
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
As many of our members know, the Economic Alliance has been working over the summer and through the fall to gather information,… Read More
$20M Community Betterment Project Breaks Ground in Cedar Rapids
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
Work has officially begun on a community project that many believe will spur economic development in downtown Cedar Rapids. The … Read More
Buy. Give. Grow. - Think Local This Holiday Season
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
As another year begins to wrap up, the Economic Alliance’s holiday buy local initiative is just getting started. Buy. Give. Grow… Read More
ICR Collegiate Career Fair: The New Era of Finding Talent in a Hybrid World
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
Given the growing workforce shortage and retainment issues in our current economy, the Economic Alliance was approached and enc… Read More