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ICR Future: Critical Need for High School Internships in ICR
Economic Alliance | Nov 25, 2019
Availability of workforce is a top concern for our region’s employers. Building a strong talent pipeline is an important tactic… Read More
Iowa BIG Students Work on Innovative Projects with Economic Alliance Members
Economic Alliance | Nov 25, 2019
Some days Iowa BIG students may be at a museum collaborating on an exhibit involving robots. Other days, they may be creating i… Read More
Celebrating Success as Cedar Rapids Remains Open for Business
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Nov 25, 2019
“A rising tide lifts all boats” is one phrase often used to describe economic development projects - both with existing business… Read More
December 4 Event will Share Impact of Immigrants in Our Community and a Plan to Welcome and Engage Immigrants
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Nov 25, 2019
The City of Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, invites the public to an event focused … Read More
New Competition Races into Downtown Cedar Rapids Next Year
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Nov 22, 2019
They say opportunity knocks softly. A new competition in 2020 is opportunity knocking, and it’s anything but soft. Race for the… Read More
Cedar Rapids Bike Share Program Seasonal Closure
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Nov 19, 2019
Wondering what happens to the Cedar Rapids bike share bikes and scooters now that cold weather has arrived? The Cedar Rapids bi… Read MoreCedar Rapids Bike Share Program Closing for Season
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Nov 19, 2019
Wondering what happens to the Cedar Rapids bike share bikes and scooters now that cold weather has arrived? The Cedar Rapids bik… Read More
Three Cedar Rapids Projects Awarded Brownfield/Grayfield Redevelopment Tax Credits
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Nov 07, 2019
The Brownfield/Grayfield redevelopment tax credit, awarded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, offers sites the ability … Read More
New Data Shows Cedar Rapids’ Immigrants Accounted for Nearly Half of the County’s Total Population Growth Between 2012 and 2017
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Oct 30, 2019
Immigrants accounted for 47.1 percent of total population growth in Cedar Rapids between 2012 and 2017, according to new researc… Read More