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Juliet Abdel

June 30, 2025 | Economic Alliance News

JULIET ABDEL NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CEDAR RAPIDS METRO ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Policy Board has named Juliet Abdel as president and chief executive officer, effective July 28, 2025. Abdel will fill the role held b...

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Believe in CR Schools

July 17, 2025 | Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce, Live Here

Believe in CR Schools Announces Endorsements for Cedar Rapids Schools Referendum

Believe in CR Schools today announced an initial slate of endorsements in support of the upcoming Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) bond referendum. The bond refe...

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Community Champions

July 17, 2025 | Economic Development & Workforce, Live Here

Community Champions Wanted!

As part of the Collaborative Growth Initiative, we’re launching a new Community Champion Program to connect prospective residents with passionate locals who know what ma...

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Linn County Public Health

July 17, 2025 | Membership

Important Announcement From Linn County Public Health

Valued members, as you may be aware, there have been reports of measles cases across the country. We are helping pass along important information from our partners at Linn Cou...

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Make My Move Greater Cedar Rapids

July 15, 2025 | Economic Development & Workforce, Live Here

Collaborative Growth Initiative Launches “MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids” Program to Attract Remote Workers

The cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha, along with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance are proud to announce the launch of MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids, a dy...

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Public Policy Update

July 11, 2025 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Member Input Requested for 2026 Public Policy Priorities

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Help us develop our 2026 public policy priorities by taking this short survey. Our advocacy priorities are based on input from leaders in business, e...

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Hands in Harmony

July 3, 2025 | Business Support, Member Stories

Hands in Harmony Benefits From a Touch of Economic Alliance

We all have stress in our lives. From work challenges to family obligations and possible health issues. Finding healthy ways to cope is what Hands in Harmony, LLC is all about...

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Public Policy Update

June 24, 2025 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Working Together in Washington

Federal Policy Update More than 40 business, nonprofit, education, and government leaders from across the Eastern Iowa Corridor came together in Washington, D.C. to advocate f...

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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Greater Iowa City, Inc. in Washington D.C. to advocate

June 13, 2025 | Public Policy

Eastern Iowa Business and Civic Leaders Unite in D.C. to Champion Regional Growth

Business and civic leaders from across the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City region traveled to Washington, D.C. earlier this week to advocate for federal policies critical to Eastern Io...

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Choreo Advisors

June 3, 2025 | Community Development, Economic Development, Economic Development & Workforce, Membership

Community Spotlight: Economic Alliance Member, Choreo, Works Hard For Your Money

You work hard for your money, and you just want to make it right. As the unnamed 80’s hit plays in your head (adapted with a few pronoun changes and assuming you were born i...

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5 Seasons Fit

May 21, 2025 | Community Development, Downtown Cedar Rapids

New Wellness Week Launches in Downtown Cedar Rapids: 5SeasonsFit Debuts June 22–28

Downtown Cedar Rapids, in partnership with Big Grove Brewery, is proud to launch 5SeasonsFit, a brand-new wellness week designed to get the community moving, connected, and en...

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Public Policy Update

May 19, 2025 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: 2025 Legislature Comes to an End

State Policy Update The Iowa legislature adjourned early Thursday morning, 13 days after their scheduled end, and after they approved an overall state budget of $9.452 billion...

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This is Iowa Map

April 30, 2025 | Economic Development & Workforce, Live Here, Member Stories

Finding Home in Cedar Rapids: Kristina Selander and the Impact of Talent Attraction

This Is IOWA is a state-run program created by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). It aims to attract skilled professionals to Iowa, helping to meet workforce need...

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Voter Resource Guide 2025

April 25, 2025 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Special Election Voter Guide HD78

Voter Resource Guide 2025 – Special Election HD78 A special election has been called for House District 78 SE Cedar Rapids, in order to fill the vacant seat of Sami Sc...

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University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty

April 23, 2025 | Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce

Community Spotlight: University of Iowa Health Care Expands With New North Liberty Campus

Eastern Iowans are fortunate to have access to nationally recognized health care providers close to home. University of Iowa Health Care — the only comprehensive academic me...

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