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New Czech Village/New Bohemia SSMID District Beautification Committee Calls for Volunteers
Oct 29, 2019
The Czech Village/New Bohemia Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) Commission is seeking any businesses, employ… Read More
New Downtown Benches Align with Other Beautification Efforts and Meet Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Oct 25, 2019
New benches are on the way to Downtown Cedar Rapids. Look for 70 new, metal benches throughout the district starting this week.… Read More
For the First Time, Majority of U.S. New Hires are People of Color - Diversity Resource Guides Available Now
Oct 21, 2019
For the first time in the U.S., most new hires of prime working age – 25 to 54 years old – are people of color, according to a W… Read More
Young Professionals Group Hosting Two Iowa Legislators to Discuss Finding Bipartisan Policy Solutions in Today's Political Climate
Oct 21, 2019
ImpactCR will host two members of the Iowa legislature who are working to solve conflict and find middle ground in today's bitte… Read More
Future Young Professionals See Cedar Rapids Living Firsthand with New Tour
Oct 21, 2019
In a bid to win over soon-to-be college grads for their first career steps, the Economic Alliance debuted a free quality of plac… Read More
Preparing for the Upcoming Legislative Session: What We Know, What We’re Hearing and What We’re Anticipating
Oct 17, 2019
As we prepare for the 2020 Iowa legislative session, we continue to seek input from members and stakeholders and strategically p… Read More
ICR IOWA's Talent Hub By the Numbers
Economic Alliance | Oct 16, 2019
The ICR Talent Hub is a pool of professionals interested in new career opportunities in Iowa City-Cedar Rapids. Candidates are i… Read More
Market Season Wraps Up with Strong Partnerships & Community Impact + Save the Date for 2020 Markets
Economic Alliance | Oct 16, 2019
The final Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust of the year took place on September 21, a… Read More
Local Labor Helps Build the Cedar Rapids Flood Control System
Economic Alliance | Oct 16, 2019
On the banks of the Cedar River, permanent flood protection arises. Construction crews work on pump stations, rolling gates and… Read More