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Encouraging Civil Debate & Leading By Example
Sysadmin Sysadmin | May 25, 2021
Each year the Economic Alliance leadership strategizes plans for the upcoming year. Various aspects come into play as we develo… Read More
Economic Alliance Assists in Expansions of New & Existing Business
Economic Alliance | May 25, 2021
ColorCoat, Inc. and Sadler Power Train are just two recent projects the Economic Alliance’s Economic Development team has had t… Read MoreA Unique Class of Community Leaders
Sysadmin Sysadmin | May 25, 2021
Leadership for Five Seasons classes have developed a fun rivalry over the years about an identifying characteristic of each cla… Read More
Good News in Uncertain Times - 2020 Existing Industry Update
Economic Alliance | May 25, 2021
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance uses the Existing Industry Survey to get an annual update on the pulse of interstate c… Read More
Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings
Economic Alliance | May 25, 2021
The tough reality of 2020 was that is was a schedule filled with cancellations, closures and distance. There were very few mile… Read More
Buy Local Initiatives: Full Speed Ahead on Year-Round Buy Local Initiatives & Economic Impact Focus
Economic Alliance | May 25, 2021
Last year, the Economic Alliance pivoted efforts to meet small businesses needs in a challenging year and went all in on buy loc… Read More
A SSMID Summary: 2020 Community Development Progress & initiatives
Economic Alliance | May 25, 2021
2020 brought a lot--and so did the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) in beautification… Read More
Spring Beautification & New Maintenance Hire
Economic Alliance | May 25, 2021
Spring cleaning and the air of change is upon us. As businesses begin steps to re-open and welcome employees, patrons, and visit… Read More