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Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference

May 18, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Alliant Energy, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Host Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference May 24-25

Alliant Energy, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance are hosting the Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference, Tuesday, May 24 and Wedn...

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May 16, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Cedar Rapids Getting Global Attention for Serious Expansions

​The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and there’s a sense of growth in the air as we try to shake off cooler weather, but for the Economic Development (ED) tea...

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May 12, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Young Professionals Connect with Reasons to Stay in ICR Iowa Post-Graduation

​In March a group of students from Coe College, with interests in political science, economics, accounting, and business administration, among other fields, joined Economic ...

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Midwest Metal Products

May 10, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

A Reputation Automated in Excellence – Midwest Metal Products Receives Manufacturing 4.0 Grant

From a humble start in a small garage in Swisher, to a full-service manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, Midwest Metal Products has served a wide range of industries in our...

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IGNITE ICR

April 28, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Ignite ICR Lights Up Again for 2022

​Businesses, organizations and interns, here’s an announcement that will get you fired up! After several years of less-than-normal circumstances, we are excited to announc...

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April 20, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

A Vital Workforce Cog in Kirkwood Community College

​Living in Iowa, its likely you categorize as either a Hawkeye fan or a Cyclone fan. When it comes to NFL football, maybe a Packers, Chiefs, Bears, or Vikings fan. Or perhap...

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Inclusive ICR DEI Index

April 18, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Free DEI Assessment Open for Area Businesses

Inclusive ICR, a regional coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the workforce throughout the region, has announced the launch of a free Diversity, Equity...

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April 8, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Cutting Edge Technology Ensures a Positive Workplace Culture at New Leader Manufacturing

​New hardware is coming to New Leader Manufacturing as they continue to look for ways to help address workforce issues and ensure a positive workplace culture. This cutting ...

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April 6, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

LFS Youth Class of 2022 Welcomes New Neighbors and New Opportunities

​Opening the eyes of the community’s younger generation to the many opportunities, resources, and people in the Cedar Rapids metro area is one of the goals of The Leadersh...

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March 28, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

“Leeping” Success for Workforce Heroes

​Workforce: the “W” word that’s been heavily lingering top of mind for months on end. If only the solution were as simple as blasting a “W” light signal in the sky...

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March 9, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Collaboration Creates New Color in NewBo City Market

Vibrancy. Equity. Inclusion. Powerful words that represent the overarching theme of the new mural to be unveiled in Newbo City Market in March. The unique piece was brought...

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February 24, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Workforce Solutions Come to Fruition

​Earlier this year the Reynolds’ Administration awarded another $1.4 million in grants to employers and partner organizations launching projects that provide training and ...

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January 28, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

A Transformational Project Breaks Ground in Downtown After Years of Anticipation

On December 15, 2021, City leaders and national real estate developer, TWG, took a sledgehammer to a project they’ve been working to get started on for many years. 515 Fourt...

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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

December 16, 2021 | Economic Development & Workforce

Workforce: The Great Reshuffle

​In a noisy digital world, it’s easy to get caught up in headlines and begin noticing common themes when scrolling through our feeds. Themes that seem to be trending inclu...

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December 16, 2021 | Economic Development & Workforce

Iowa’s Child Care Initiatives Take Shape

​Child care has long been an issue for Iowa’s working families. Some businesses are now seeing their growth impeded or impacted by a lack of workforce, which once again hi...

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