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The Wind is Behind Us Now: Impacts from a Derecho and a Pandemic
Economic Alliance | Aug 04, 2021
It certainly goes without saying that our surrounding area and economy have all been significantly impacted by the blows we’ve … Read More
Renewable Energy Considerations Impact Economic Development
Economic Alliance | Jul 28, 2021
On a global level, the business debate over environmental responsibility or ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is becom… Read More
Stronger Together: "We Are CR" Mural
Economic Alliance | Jul 28, 2021
Our community and nation have been through much tragedy and tumult over the past 18 months, but during these tough times our co… Read More
New MedQuarter Banners Encourage Wellness
Economic Alliance | Jul 28, 2021
One of the greatest concerns expressed by physicians and other health care workers throughout the pandemic was that people were… Read More
Leadership for Five Seasons Class of 2021 Built and Delivered Beds for Kids in Need as Part of Their Final Project
Economic Alliance | Jul 28, 2021
The Leadership For Five Seasons (LFS) Adult Class of 2021 completed their class project by assisting with a “build and deliver d… Read More
Cedar Rapids Lights Up With Façade Improvements
Economic Alliance | Jul 28, 2021
Each year, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance facilitates a façade improvement program intended to encourage property and… Read More
Cybersecurity and Risk Mitigation for Businesses
Economic Alliance | Jul 27, 2021
Ransomware attacks in 2020 were up 300% with targets ranging from government agencies to small businesses. Homeland Security Sec… Read MoreA Solution to the Workforce Shortage
Economic Alliance | Jul 27, 2021
Iowa’s workforce challenges remain a top concern for Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance members in the aftermath of 2020. The… Read More
CR Summer Rally Kicks Off
Economic Alliance | Jul 27, 2021
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s new buy local initiative, CR Summer Rally, kicks off July 12 and runs through Septem… Read More