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Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Gifts African American Museum of Iowa with Economic Alliance Membership
Economic Alliance | Nov 17, 2020
As part of a their membership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, members at the Visionary level and higher receive … Read More
End of Campaigns Marks New Work to be Done
Economic Alliance | Nov 17, 2020
Having spent more than a dozen pre-social media years in old-fashioned print journalism, I know the challenges of discussing po… Read More
Gov. Reynolds Signs New Proclamation Continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Economic Alliance | Nov 17, 2020
Gov. Reynolds recently signed a new Public Health Disaster proclamation that imposes a number of additional public health measur… Read More
Gov. Reynolds signs new proclamation continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration
Economic Alliance | Nov 10, 2020
Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the Public Health Disaster Emergency for another 30 days. The proclama… Read More
Last Chance to Turn in Rally Cards for Your Rally Cap!
Economic Alliance | Oct 29, 2020
In early June, the Economic Alliance announced Rally C.A.P. (Champion and Protect), an initiative to champion a local-first min… Read More
Candidate Forums Support Community Education on Federal Candidate Positions
Economic Alliance | Oct 29, 2020
Candidates for federal office within our metro area spoke directly to Economic Alliance members as a part of our 2020 federal c… Read More
New Large-Capacity Trash Cans and Recycling Receptacles Coming to Downtown
Economic Alliance | Oct 29, 2020
Downtown Cedar Rapids is set to get rid of unsightly trash mounds in overflowing cans by installing 20 new durable, high-capaci… Read More
Woods Talks Travero's Logistics Park Cedar Rapids
Economic Alliance | Oct 29, 2020
Travero is developing Logistics Park Cedar Rapids (LPCR) in southwest Cedar Rapids, just north of the Eastern Iowa Airport. LPC… Read More
First Ever Drive-Thru Farmers Market Season Online Sees Sales Results
Economic Alliance | Oct 29, 2020
As the Economic Alliance pivoted projects and workloads to meet the challenges and needs of members during the global pandemic … Read More