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January 17 Public Policy Update: Governor Reynolds Outlines Proposals in Condition of the State Address
Jan 17, 2020
Governor Reynolds gave the Condition of the State address Tuesday morning during a joint legislative session. In the speech, the… Read More
Iowa Chamber Alliance Applauds Governor Reynolds Priorities for 2020
Jan 15, 2020
The Iowa Chamber Alliance applauds the priorities outlined by Governor Kim Reynolds today in her Condition of the State address … Read More
Duane Smith to Receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award from Economic Alliance
Jan 03, 2020
The Economic Alliance announces Duane Smith, Executive Chairman, TrueNorth Companies as the recipient of the 2019 Howard Hall Ex… Read More
34th Celebration of Agriculture on April 1, 2020
Dec 17, 2019
The 34th Annual Celebration of Agriculture dinner will take place on Wednesday, April 1 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree… Read More
Downtown Gleams and Glitters with Holiday Cheer
Dec 17, 2019
The holidays are shining bright with Downtown Cedar Rapids wrapped up in lights, garland and bows. Greene Square glimmers with … Read More
From the Mouths of Babes: An Idea for First & First West
Dec 17, 2019
On the west side of the Cedar River in Downtown Cedar Rapids sits eight acres of land full of potential. The site, known as Firs… Read More
5 Ways to Get More Involved in 2020
Dec 17, 2019
If getting more involved with the Economic Alliance and our local business community is on your 2020 resolutions list, you’ve co… Read More
Top Areas of Focus for ICR IOWA in 2020
Dec 17, 2019
As many Economic Alliance members are aware, ICR IOWA is a nonprofit organization launched in 2017 by the Economic Alliance and… Read More
Workforce Initiatives, Iowa Hemp Act and More: Success from 2019 Iowa Legislature and Continued Work for 2020
Dec 17, 2019
As 2019 comes to an end, it gives us an opportunity to reflect on our public policy successes in the past year and evaluate what… Read More