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ICR Collegiate Career Fair: The New Era of Finding Talent in a Hybrid World
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
Given the growing workforce shortage and retainment issues in our current economy, the Economic Alliance was approached and enc… Read More
Be Prepared for November Election Day
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
Tuesday, November 2 is Election Day 2021. Voters will make decisions on local elected officials, as well as decide on two impor… Read More
Solutions for a Future-Forward Workforce
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
It’s no secret that the workforce has seen peaks and valleys in the last year and a half. Workers, managers and community leade… Read More
Vote "Yes" for Linn County Gaming License on Nov. 2
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
In 2013, Linn County voters overwhelming approved gaming in Linn County. That vote had a sunset of eight years, which makes 202… Read More
Reflecting the City in Art: New Murals Bring Color and Perspective to Downtown
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
ConnectCR is a grassroots effort that started as two separate projects—the revitalization of Cedar Lake and the construction of… Read More
2021 Farmers Market Season Creates Positive Economic Impact
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
The community was more than ready to break out of the pandemic hibernation and breathe a sense of normalcy. One of the first ev… Read MoreElectronic Billing Coming Soon
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is converting its membership dues billing to electronic invoicing. Instead of your mail… Read More
Paving for More Progress - Vote to Keep the Penny in Place for our Streets
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
On November 2, Linn County residents will vote on whether to extend the one-cent local option sales tax. In Cedar Rapids, this … Read More