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Our Region's Manufacturing Might & New Incentives to Help Smaller Manufacturers Modernize
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
The Cedar Rapids area historically has had a strong manufacturing history. Now the State of Iowa is offering incentives to some… Read More
The Economic Alliance Team Continues to Grow
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
Recognizing the thriving growth and development in the region and the increasing need for an improved workforce, the Cedar Rapid… Read More
MedQuarter's 2021 Parkway Improvement Project in Full Swing
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
Improvements along the north and south sides of 1st Avenue East from 10th to 12th Street began in early August in the MedQuarter… Read More
Advocacy Work Gears Up for the Year Ahead
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
Now is the time of year when our public policy team begins building the Economic Alliance’s federal and state advocacy agenda f… Read More
Market After Dark Returns for 2021
Economic Alliance | Aug 19, 2021
One of the most highly anticipated events in Downtown Cedar Rapids is returning this fall. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alli… Read More
The Wind is Behind Us Now: Impacts from a Derecho and a Pandemic
Economic Alliance | Aug 04, 2021
It certainly goes without saying that our surrounding area and economy have all been significantly impacted by the blows we’ve … Read More
Renewable Energy Considerations Impact Economic Development
Economic Alliance | Jul 28, 2021
On a global level, the business debate over environmental responsibility or ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) is becom… Read More
Stronger Together: "We Are CR" Mural
Economic Alliance | Jul 28, 2021
Our community and nation have been through much tragedy and tumult over the past 18 months, but during these tough times our co… Read More
New MedQuarter Banners Encourage Wellness
Economic Alliance | Jul 28, 2021
One of the greatest concerns expressed by physicians and other health care workers throughout the pandemic was that people were… Read More