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Leadership Component Reimagined for Adult Class of 2019
Aug 20, 2018
Each August, 35 of the best and brightest leaders in our community embark on a ten-month journey known as the Leadership for Fi… Read More
Forecasting Talent Needs in 2019 and Beyond
Aug 15, 2018
What will the hiring demand and talent needs of ICR IOWA look like in 2019 and beyond? ICR IOWA and Kirkwood Community College r… Read More
Business Retention and Expansion Projects Represent Significant Growth Opportunities
Aug 03, 2018
Existing businesses can represent some of the largest growth opportunities. Statistically, 80 percent of a community’s growth c… Read More
Building Our 2019 Public Policy Priorities
Jul 26, 2018
Certain times of the year our public policy advocacy efforts are publicly front and center. Other times, the work is being done … Read More
Federal Funding Awarded for Cedar Rapids Flood Control
Jul 26, 2018
Following years of hard work and perseverance, the City of Cedar Rapids received word they will receive $117 million in Federal … Read More
Market After Dark Entertainment Update
Jul 24, 2018
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is disappointed to announce that due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, Maddie Poppe,… Read More
Impacts of The Eastern Iowa Airport as a Regional Economic Asset
Jul 10, 2018
Air service is a critical regional economic development asset. Airport Director Marty Lenss emphasized this fact last month dur… Read More
New Campaign, Downtown Cedar Rapids Sucks, Launches on Social Media
Jun 28, 2018
A recently launched social media campaign for Downtown Cedar Rapids is quickly garnering attention. The campaign, Downtown Ceda… Read More