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Downtown Cedar Rapids - Uplift, Uplighting and an Upgraded Look
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
Adding vibrancy to Downtown Cedar Rapids was central to the mission of both the Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement D… Read More
Partnering with Labor Organizations
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
Collective bargaining has been in the news lately, especially the now-resolved contract between John Deere and its UAW employees… Read More
Laborshed Report Reflects Shift in Employment
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
A recently released Laborshed Report for the Cedar Rapids area offers interesting insight into what is happening with the area’… Read More
Workforce: The Great Reshuffle
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
In a noisy digital world, it’s easy to get caught up in headlines and begin noticing common themes when scrolling through our f… Read More
Let's Get Down to Business Program Series Launches January 13
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
The Economic Alliance is excited to announce a new Business Support Program series launching in 2022, entitled “Let’s Get Down t… Read More
A Year of Red Ribbons and Celebrations!
Economic Alliance | Dec 16, 2021
The Economic Alliance is honored to participate and celebrate our members with ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremonies. I… Read More
A New Look for the Economic Alliance Report in 2022
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
The Economic Alliance Report is moving to a new format! Beginning January 2022, look for our 8-page publication delivered within… Read More
Manufacturing 4.0: New Grants Available for Process Innovation and Modernization
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
The State of Iowa is now offering additional grants to help manufacturers prepare for the future. The grants are part of Iowa’s… Read More
A Major Capital Investment and Hundreds of New Jobs Headed to Williamsburg
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
Williamsburg Manufacturing, which produces numerous high quality vehicle components, is adding a new product line and making a … Read More