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Workforce: The Great Reshuffle
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
In a noisy digital world, it’s easy to get caught up in headlines and begin noticing common themes when scrolling through our f… Read More
Let's Get Down to Business Program Series Launches January 13
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
The Economic Alliance is excited to announce a new Business Support Program series launching in 2022, entitled “Let’s Get Down t… Read More
A Year of Red Ribbons and Celebrations!
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
The Economic Alliance is honored to participate and celebrate our members with ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies. I… Read More
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