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Regional Existing Industry Data Indicates Slight Improvement in Available Workforce and High Satisfaction with Local Education & Infrastructure
Jun 07, 2017
Report Results Show Strengths and Opportunities for Local Business Climate Read More
Lil' Drug Store Products, Inc. Announces $13M Business Expansion in Cedar Rapids
May 19, 2017
Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc. officially announced today their intention to move forward with plans for a $13M business expansi… Read More
Leadership Announced for Economic Alliance
May 03, 2017
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces the appointment of Doug Neumann to lead the organization. Neumann has served … Read More
Leadership Announced for Regional Joint Venture
May 03, 2017
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) jointly announce Jennifer Daly as President… Read More
Crystal Group Inc. Announces Expansion Plans in Hiawatha
Apr 21, 2017
Crystal Group Inc., a leading designer/manufacturer of rugged computer hardware announces plans for a $17.5M business expansion … Read MoreProperty Value Assessment 2017
Apr 12, 2017
Numerous residential and commercial property owners have questioned valuation assessments that came out last month. You can appe… Read More
Guest Column: Keep Iowa Competitive
Apr 06, 2017
Doug Neumann, Interim President & CEO, Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, discusses tax credits in Iowa. Published March 27, … Read More
Warby Parker Co-CEO to Keynote EntreFEST
Mar 16, 2017
Warby Parker Co-CEO, Neil Blumenthal will keynote 2017 EntreFEST. Read MoreJanuary Marks Historic Record for Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Feb 07, 2017
A record number of businesses joined the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance in January 2017. The membership-based organization… Read More