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Letter from the Executive Director: Balancing Future Workforce Strategies and Immediate Workforce Solutions
Economic Alliance | Sep 30, 2021
Key business leaders are focused on the long game even while looking for immediate help on workforce shortages. The Economic… Read More
New Downtown Branding Brings Vibrancy and Opportunity to Available Downtown Real Estate
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
Watch for more attractive store and window dressing in the downtown area. Inspired by a similar initiative in the Kansas City Po… Read More
Storm Drain Murals Get a Fresh Coat
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
You may notice new vibrancy and color on some storm drains in the Downtown Cedar Rapids area. Local artists have spruced up the… Read More
Welcoming Week Returns to Cedar Rapids September 10-19
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
Welcoming Week brings together immigrants, refugees, and long-time residents to build strong connections and affirm the importa… Read More
New Businesses Open in the MedQuarter
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
The MedQuarter Regional Medical District is now home to several new businesses, both medical and non-medical, offering a wider … Read More
Our Region's Manufacturing Might & New Incentives to Help Smaller Manufacturers Modernize
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
The Cedar Rapids area historically has had a strong manufacturing history. Now the State of Iowa is offering incentives to some… Read More
The Economic Alliance Team Continues to Grow
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
Recognizing the thriving growth and development in the region and the increasing need for an improved workforce, the Cedar Rapid… Read More
MedQuarter's 2021 Parkway Improvement Project in Full Swing
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
Improvements along the north and south sides of 1st Avenue East from 10th to 12th Street began in early August in the MedQuarter… Read More
Advocacy Work Gears Up for the Year Ahead
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
Now is the time of year when our public policy team begins building the Economic Alliance’s federal and state advocacy agenda f… Read More