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Trade Agreement Goes into Effect July 1
Economic Alliance | Jun 22, 2020
In late April, United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer notified Congress that the new US-Mexico-Canada (USM… Read More
Downtown Gets a Boost from Groups Eager to Create a Welcoming and Clean Environment
Economic Alliance | Jun 22, 2020
Two programs this summer will work to make Downtown Cedar Rapids a safe, welcoming, and clean environment for residents and vis… Read More
Announcing the LFS Adult Class of 2021
Economic Alliance | Jun 22, 2020
Each year, 35 of the area’s next generation of leaders embark on a 10-month journey known as the Leadership for Five Seasons (L… Read More
Ignite ICR Regional Summer Internship Program Goes Virtual
Economic Alliance | Jun 22, 2020
Ignite ICR is a program for interns and college students in Iowa City/Cedar Rapids (ICR) to connect to our region, our business… Read More
Child Care Shortage Advocacy Work Continues
Economic Alliance | Jun 22, 2020
The Economic Alliance, along with business leaders, daycare providers, higher education professionals, members of rural communi… Read More
Advocacy Strategies Remain Focused
Economic Alliance | Jun 22, 2020
It seems more like five years ago rather than five months ago when the Economic Alliance joined with our partners from Iowa Cit… Read More
Economic Alliance Members Offer COVID-19 Related Products and Services for Safe Reopenings
Economic Alliance | Jun 22, 2020
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Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market Announces Drive-Thru Markets for Remaining Season Dates, Cancels Market After Dark
Economic Alliance | Jun 16, 2020
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance today announced that all remaining dates of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market pr… Read More
Rally C.A.P. Initiative Launches to Champion and Protect Local Businesses and Arts and Culture Amenities from Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Economic Alliance | Jun 08, 2020
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance today announced Rally C.A.P. (Champion and Protect), a new initiative to champion a loc… Read More