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May Rountable with Congresswoman Hinson & Economic Alliance Members Provide Tangible Examples of Obstacles for Employment
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
To directly connect Economic Alliance members with legislative representatives, the Economic Alliance occasionally hosts small … Read More
Legislative Session Brings Successes, Yet Work Remains
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
The Iowa Legislature brought an end to the first session of the 88th Iowa General Assembly on May 19, 2021. The session ended … Read More
Continuous Improvement on Quality of Life - Local Option Sales Tax Renewal
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
Last month the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance hosted Linn County supervisors and area mayors as they announced their supp… Read More
Your Economic Alliance Membership with Benefits: Posting an Event
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
If your business or organization holds regularly scheduled or upcoming programs and events, your membership allows you the oppo… Read More
Economic Alliance Staff & Members Participate in Global Conversation
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
In May, Economic Alliance staff and members took part in an executive roundtable hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition … Read More
MedQuarter Marketing Campaign Highlights District Businesses and Encourages People to Seek Health Care
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
During the height of the pandemic, the MedQuarter Regional Medical District’s Branding & Marketing Committee knew businesses we… Read More
Analysis on Iowa's Population Growth
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
The recent 2020 Census figures show Iowa’s population at 3,190,369, having grown 4.7% over the last decade. At first glance thi… Read More
Downtown SSMID Unveils Fresh New Look
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
The Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) recently debuted a fresh, new look for Downtown Cedar Rapids… Read More
Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market Returns for 2021 Season
Economic Alliance | Jun 30, 2021
After more than a year of remaining in our homes to stay safe, we are thrilled to be able to bring back one of the community’s … Read More