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Growing a Strong Workforce Foundation: Public Policy Preparations for 2022
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
As many of our members know, the Economic Alliance has been working over the summer and through the fall to gather information,… Read More
$20M Community Betterment Project Breaks Ground in Cedar Rapids
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
Work has officially begun on a community project that many believe will spur economic development in downtown Cedar Rapids. The … Read More
Buy. Give. Grow. - Think Local This Holiday Season
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
As another year begins to wrap up, the Economic Alliance’s holiday buy local initiative is just getting started. Buy. Give. Grow… Read More

ICR Collegiate Career Fair: The New Era of Finding Talent in a Hybrid World
Economic Alliance | Nov 23, 2021
Given the growing workforce shortage and retainment issues in our current economy, the Economic Alliance was approached and enc… Read More
Be Prepared for November Election Day
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
Tuesday, November 2 is Election Day 2021. Voters will make decisions on local elected officials, as well as decide on two impor… Read More
Solutions for a Future-Forward Workforce
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
It’s no secret that the workforce has seen peaks and valleys in the last year and a half. Workers, managers and community leade… Read More
Vote "Yes" for Linn County Gaming License on Nov. 2
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
In 2013, Linn County voters overwhelming approved gaming in Linn County. That vote had a sunset of eight years, which makes 202… Read More
Reflecting the City in Art: New Murals Bring Color and Perspective to Downtown
Economic Alliance | Oct 18, 2021
ConnectCR is a grassroots effort that started as two separate projects—the revitalization of Cedar Lake and the construction of… Read More