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Engaging Young Professional in the Community...It’s Easy!
Economic Alliance | Sep 26, 2022
Getting your young professional employees involved in the community is a key retention tool for the Cedar Rapids metro area. Im… Read More
Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Announce Another Round of Funding for Child Care Business Incentive Grants
Economic Alliance | Sep 26, 2022
The Economic Alliance team hears regularly from our members about their workforce challenges, and that includes access to child … Read More
Squeeze in Summer Fun Before Fall Officially Arrives
Economic Alliance | Sep 15, 2022
According to the calendar, it’s still officially summer. So, before you put pumpkins on the porch or hang skeletons in your yard… Read More
Big Little City for Your Housing Investment
Economic Alliance | Sep 14, 2022
Moving to a new city is a life changing decision. Whether it’s for a new career opportunity or to move closer to family, invest… Read More
The Story Behind the Story: Next Nature Mural
Economic Alliance | Sep 07, 2022
In late August local artist and owner of the Underground Art Studio, Scott Takes finished Next Nature, a dual mural that now ad… Read More
Welcoming refugees essential to Iowa’s economic future
Economic Alliance | Aug 30, 2022
Though it’s a long drive on I-80 between Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs, our regional economies face many of the same challenge… Read More
Upcoming Regional Candidate Forum Series Provides Access for Members
Economic Alliance | Aug 25, 2022
November 8 marks another Election Day when voters get to weigh in on the issues that matter most. The Cedar Rapids Metro Econom… Read More
How We Are Supporting Local This Weekend Ft. Sammy Petersen
Economic Alliance | Aug 25, 2022
Weekend itineraries featuring great Cedar Rapids area restaurants, shopping, recreation, arts and culture and more! Thanks to Gr… Read More
Riverside Celebrates 16 Years
Economic Alliance | Aug 25, 2022
In today’s work culture, community engagement has been an integral part of many company missions. Employers often encourage thei… Read More