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New Competition Races into Downtown Cedar Rapids in 2022
Economic Alliance | Apr 27, 2022
They say opportunity knocks softly. A new competition is coming to downtown Cedar Rapids in 2022, and it’s an opportunity knock… Read More
A Vital Workforce Cog in Kirkwood Community College
Economic Alliance | Apr 20, 2022
Living in Iowa, its likely you categorize as either a Hawkeye fan or a Cyclone fan. When it comes to NFL football, maybe a Pack… Read More
Free DEI Assessment Open for Area Businesses
Economic Alliance | Apr 18, 2022
Inclusive ICR, a regional coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the workforce throughout the region, has a… Read More
Cutting Edge Technology Ensures a Positive Workplace Culture at New Leader Manufacturing
Economic Alliance | Apr 08, 2022
New hardware is coming to New Leader Manufacturing as they continue to look for ways to help address workforce issues and ensur… Read More
LFS Youth Class of 2022 Welcomes New Neighbors and New Opportunities
Economic Alliance | Apr 06, 2022
Opening the eyes of the community’s younger generation to the many opportunities, resources, and people in the Cedar Rapids met… Read More
"Leeping" Success for Workforce Heroes
Economic Alliance | Mar 28, 2022
Workforce: the “W” word that’s been heavily lingering top of mind for months on end. If only the solution were as simple as bla… Read More
Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2022 - 5 Stars From the City of Five Seasons
Economic Alliance | Mar 11, 2022
The most scrumptious time of the year has come and gone, leaving plates clean, bellies full, and many diners and restaurants fu… Read More
Collaboration Creates New Color in NewBo City Market
Economic Alliance | Mar 09, 2022
Vibrancy. Equity. Inclusion. Powerful words that represent the overarching theme of the new mural to be unveiled in Newbo Cit… Read More
Frozen March: A Celebration of Our Region's Frozen Food Manufacturers
Economic Alliance | Mar 01, 2022
A chilly February has passed and everyone is looking forward to thawing out as we welcome spring in just a few short weeks. As a… Read More