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Welcoming New Innovation Council and Policy Board Members
Jan 17, 2020
As the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance works to drive economic, workforce and population growth strategies and help busine… Read More
January 17 Public Policy Update: Governor Reynolds Outlines Proposals in Condition of the State Address
Jan 17, 2020
Governor Reynolds gave the Condition of the State address Tuesday morning during a joint legislative session. In the speech, the… Read More
City of Cedar Rapids Visual Arts Commission Seeks Artist for Second Street Pocket Plaza
Jan 17, 2020
The Cedar Rapids Visual Arts Commission is seeking submissions for art designs to be incorporated into the new Pocket Plaza in D… Read More
Vendor Applications Open Now for Downtown Farmers Market and Market After Dark
Jan 17, 2020
The 2020 season of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market, presented by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust kicks off on Saturday, May 2… Read More
Holiday Lights Will Shine on Following Overwhelming Positive Feedback
Jan 17, 2020
Good news: holiday lights are staying up a bit longer! After receiving overwhelming positive feedback about the holiday lights … Read More
Aesthetic Improvement Coming for Downtown Trees this Spring
Jan 17, 2020
Did you know: There are more than 200 trees in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Downtown trees will soon see aesthetic improvements to rem… Read MoreIowa Legislative Session Begins & What We’re Advocating For
Jan 15, 2020
The second session of the 88th Iowa General Assembly kicked off on Monday, January 13. The Economic Alliance is well prepared fo… Read More
Iowa Chamber Alliance Applauds Governor Reynolds Priorities for 2020
Jan 15, 2020
The Iowa Chamber Alliance applauds the priorities outlined by Governor Kim Reynolds today in her Condition of the State address … Read More
Duane Smith to Receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award from Economic Alliance
Jan 03, 2020
The Economic Alliance announces Duane Smith, Executive Chairman, TrueNorth Companies as the recipient of the 2019 Howard Hall Ex… Read More