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A Look Back at the 2018 Iowa Legislative session
Sysadmin Sysadmin | May 11, 2018
The Iowa Legislature hammered the gavel for the final time on May 5, bringing an end to the 87th General Assembly. Depending on … Read More
Economic Alliance Announces New Hire and Team Changes to Further Economic Growth Strategy
May 08, 2018
Economic Alliance Names Corbett as Business Retention & Expansion Strategist & Toledo as Services Manager Read More
Van Meter Plans to Expand Cedar Rapids Operation
Sysadmin Sysadmin | May 07, 2018
Continued growth and entry into new markets is prompting Van Meter Inc. to propose a $4.2M expansion to the west side of its Ce… Read More
World Class Industries Inc. Announces Proposed Expansion Project in Hiawatha
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Apr 18, 2018
World Class Industries, Inc., a global supply chain integration specialist, announces a proposal for an $8M business expansion d… Read More
Future Ready Iowa Act Becomes Law
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Apr 03, 2018
Governor Reynolds signed her signature workforce legislation on Tuesday, April 3. The Future Ready Iowa Act, also one of the Ec… Read More
Economic Alliance and Downtown SSMID Announce Executive Director
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Mar 27, 2018
Jesse Thoeming has been hired as the new Cedar Rapids Downtown Executive Director. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and … Read More
Timberline Manufacturing Awarded State Incentive for New Facility
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Mar 23, 2018
Timberline Manufacturing, a Marion based contract manufacturer of electrical sub-assemblies, was awarded state tax incentives to… Read MorePublic Policy Update - Future Ready Iowa Act on the Way to Become Law
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Mar 23, 2018
The Future Ready Iowa Act (HF2458) is on its way to become law after both the House and Senate unanimously passed it. The Econom… Read MorePartnership with Kirkwood Community College Offers Members Discount on Professional Development Programs
Sysadmin Sysadmin | Mar 12, 2018
We're committed to providing members of all sizes and investment levels with high-quality programming connecting them to availa… Read More