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November 7, 2023 | Buy 319

Buy 319 Itinerary Ft. Cat Cantrill

In a captivating journey through the heart of 319, Cat Cantrill's guide to the perfect holiday engagement unfolds amidst the allure of local establishments. The adventure begi...

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October 25, 2023 | Business Support, Buy 319

Buy 319 Itinerary Ft: Jamie Siefken

Jamie's weekend in Cedar Rapids with the family is all about embracing the local scene. They kick off with dinner and a movie on Friday, followed by a nightcap. Saturday inclu...

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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on Banks of Cedar River

October 17, 2023 | Business Support, Membership

Unlocking Success: How Joining the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Can Help Your Business

Are you ready to take your business to new heights and unlock its full potential for growth? Look no further than the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance! We are thrilled to ...

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September 14, 2023 | Business Support, Community Development

“THINGS ARE ‘FALLING’ IN PLACE”-OUR GUIDE OF FALL TO DO’S IN THE 319

Fall is in the air with cooler temps and smells of pumpkin lattes! The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is offering a fall guide of our favorite things to do in this area ...

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NewBo City Market

July 10, 2023 | Business Support, Community Development

NewBo City Market Brings Produce-Focused Farmers Market to the Community

NewBo City Market has added a new initiative to its market experience that brings more locally produced food to the Cedar Rapids community. The Farmers at the Market program i...

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June 16, 2023 | Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce

Leadership For Five Seasons 2023 Class Makes Impactful Donation To Two Local Nonprofits

The Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) Class of 2023 capped off their successful year of leadership education and community betterment projects with a check presentation to Fou...

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June 5, 2023 | Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce

DeltaV Code School: Upskilling & New Opportunities

In today’s fast-paced world, Melissa Silver understands the challenges that companies face in keeping up with rapid technological advancements. As the Director of Studen...

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May 30, 2023 | Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce

At Mercy, Vision Becomes Reality

It’s an exciting time for the community when vision comes to life, especially when lives are enhanced in the process. It’s happening at Mercy Medical Center throughout the...

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The Foundation of Leadership was Built on Legacy - An LFS Discussion with Lee Clancey

May 22, 2023 | Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce, Leadership for Five Seasons

The Foundation of Leadership was Built on Legacy – An LFS Discussion with Lee Clancey

Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) – a well-known, respected and sought-out program, is celebrating 40 years of leadership tradition in the Cedar Rapids area. Every year ...

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May 9, 2023 | Buy 319

TitanTV Finds National Trade Show Success with Local Support

TitanTV is the broadcast industry's foremost online software and information provider. It delivers real-time tools for signal prediction, PSIP metadata, desktop and mobile gui...

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Pappajohn and Fellows

May 4, 2023 | Business Support, Membership

The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Leads the Startup Charge

When John and Mary Pappajohn created the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Iowa (Iowa JPEC) in 1996, John urged the team to educate and train as many ...

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Bloomsbury Farm Aerial

April 28, 2023 | Buy 319

Farm, Family and Community – The Ripple Effect of Working Together

Bloomsbury Farm is a local homestead that was founded in 1856. Dave Petersen and his wife Karen, the 5th generation to take over the Farm, started the agri-tourism business in...

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High Properties

April 18, 2023 | Business Support, Member Stories

High Development Builds on Customer Commitment and Connections

Planting roots in Iowa was the last thing on Darryl High’s mind when he and his family moved to Cedar Rapids in 1986. At the age of 17, his original plan was to move to Tenn...

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April 7, 2023 | Business Support, Public Policy

Regional Advocacy Efforts Provide Results

In March, the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), which handles 50 percent of the state’s air cargo and is and is the second largest commercial service airport, broke ground on the ...

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Christina Jones, ICR Boomerang

April 5, 2023 | Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce, Live Here

CR Native Returns To Corridor for Unexpected Opportunity

Sometimes, you really don’t know what you’ve got until you’re gone. And when the right opportunity pops up, you come back! Christina Jones was living in Colorado Springs...

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