We’re all in need of some holiday cheer this year. Downtown Cedar Rapids aims to provide a bright spot in your 2020, literally, with 100 lighted trees on 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue, including 3rd Street, illuminated skywalks, and a giant lighted evergreen …
We’re all in need of some holiday cheer this year. Downtown Cedar Rapids aims to provide a bright spot in your 2020, literally, with 100 lighted trees on 1st Avenue to 4th Avenue……
https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2020/11/cedar-rapids-downtown-holiday-decor-gets-even-brighter
How often have you heard the phrase ‘COVID fatigue’ in the last couple of weeks? Yes, it’s a thing.
As Iowa, and the nation, grapple with surging COVID-19 infections and people are drawn back into quarantine, there is another crisis brewing. One tha…
How often have you heard the phrase ‘COVID fatigue’ in the last couple of weeks? Yes, it’s a thing. As Iowa, and the nation, grapple with surging COVID-19 infections and people ……
https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2020/12/medquarters-commitment-community-mental-health
In 2020, amidst the COVID pandemic and the derecho, a group of leaders came together to launch the Make It OK campaign in Linn County. The goal is to reduce stigma related to mental illness, in conjunction with the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative. The e…
In 2020, amidst the COVID pandemic and the derecho, a group of leaders came together to launch the Make It OK campagn in Linn County. The goal is to reduce stigma related to menta……
https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2021/02/medquarter-partners-make-it-ok-present-capstone-event
For the fourth year in a row, the MedQuarter Regional Medical District plans to continue implementing its Master Parkway Improvement Plan this summer by continuing work along 1st Avenue. After completing parkway improvements on the north and south sides …
For the fourth year in a row, the MedQuarter Regional Medical District plans to continue implementing its Master Parkway Improvement Plan this summer by continuing work along 1st……
https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2021/03/2021-parkway-improvements-medquarter
Spring cleaning and the air of change is upon us. As businesses begin steps to re-open and welcome employees, patrons, and visitors back, energy and renewal feed an optimism that has felt almost unattainable just a few months ago. The Economic Alliance is…
Spring cleaning and the air of change is upon us. As businesses begin steps to re-open and welcome employees, patrons, and visitors back, energy and renewal feed an optimism that ……
https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2021/05/spring-beautification-new-maintenance-hire
For the past several years, the Economic Alliance has worked with Blooms Garden Center and Gift Shop to plant over 6,000 flowers and seasonal plants throughout Downtown and the New Bohemia/Czech Village districts. This year, we’re adding to that beautific…
For the past several years, the Economic Alliance has worked with Blooms Garden Center and Gift Shop to plant over 6,000 flowers and seasonal plants throughout Downtown and the Ne……
https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2021/05/happy-trails-spring-vibrancy-blooming-downtown
The Economic Alliance aims to increase business-to-business local spending and throughout this year will feature the services of member businesses and the economic impact companies can have with their local spending decisions.
The Economic Alliance aims to increase business-to-business local spending and throughout this year will feature the services of member businesses and the economic impact companie……
https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2021/05/buying-local-business-business
After more than a year of remaining in our homes to stay safe, we are thrilled to be able to bring back one of the community’s most highly anticipated events. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance opens the 16th season of the Cedar Rapids Downtown Far…
After more than a year of remaining in our homes to stay safe, we are thrilled to be able to bring back one of the community’s most highly anticipated events. The Cedar Rapids Me……
https://www.cedarrapids.org/about-us/news/2021/06/cedar-rapids-downtown-farmers-market-returns-2021-season