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Engage With the Future Workforce and Explore Innovative Solutions for Your Business With Iowa BIG
Economic Alliance | Jul 11, 2019
Iowa BIG connects high school students and businesses to create a real-world learning experience for students that develops thei… Read More
Child Care Solutions Can Lead to Greater Workforce Availability
Economic Alliance | Jul 11, 2019
How is child care connected to workforce shortages? In more ways than you might think. Workforce availability is the top conc… Read More
New Sculptures on Display in MedQ Park on 3rd
Economic Alliance | Jun 28, 2019
There are a couple new additions to the MedQ Park on 3rd! Thanks to Gilded Pear Gallery, two sculptures are now on display. C… Read More
Share Your Input As We Build Our 2020 Public Policy Agendas
Jun 27, 2019
Now is the time of year when our public policy team begins building our federal and state advocacy agenda for next year. Econom… Read More
Immigration Reform: Increasing Our Workforce
Jun 26, 2019
Our members consistently tell us that growing our skilled workforce is their number one concern. Advocating for immigration ref… Read More
Summer in Downtown
Economic Alliance | Jun 24, 2019
The temperature rises, and suddenly, life just seems a little better. Flowers bloom, restaurant patios fill up, and the days las… Read More
Regional Business Attraction Team Targets Key Site Location Decision Makers in Upcoming Campaign
Economic Alliance | Jun 24, 2019
Business attraction work centers around helping companies that do not currently have a location in Iowa City-Cedar Rapids (ICR),… Read More
Connecting With Industry Peers Through Forums
Economic Alliance | Jun 24, 2019
Conversations with peers in your field can provide immense value. They understand your unique opportunities and challenges while… Read More
Resources Available to Learn More About Fair Chance Hiring
Economic Alliance | Jun 24, 2019
The Economic Alliance listens consistently for challenges local member businesses are facing. Workforce, both retention of quali… Read More