October 17, 2024 | Public Policy
Election 2024 has arrived, and again the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has made it easy for our members to get to the polls and VOTE! With our 2024 Voter Resource Guide...
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October 3, 2024 | Downtown Cedar Rapids
The Downtown District announced October 2, 2024 that Caleb Knutson has been hired as the Downtown Executive Director. Knutson will begin his new position on Monday, October 14...
Read Post September 24, 2024 | Business Support, Public Policy
Coalition Urges the Next Congress and Administration to Pursue Pro-Growth Tax Policy The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance joined over 500 state and local chambers of comme...
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August 21, 2024 | Community Development, Downtown Cedar Rapids, Economic Development & Workforce
If you have ever visited us at 501 First St. SE, you may have noticed that the building is a bit...unorthodox. Nestled on the banks of the Cedar River, this three-story concre...
Read Post August 20, 2024 | Business Support, Public Policy
Help us develop our 2025 public policy priorities by taking this quick survey. Our advocacy priorities are based on input from leaders in business, education, non-profit, gove...
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August 7, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce
In the heartland of America, Iowa stands as a testament to agricultural prowess and industrial ingenuity. However, like many states, it faces challenges with aging infrastruct...
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August 2, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce, Membership
Kelly Ortberg, Former CEO of Rockwell Collins, now Collins Aerospace, an RTX Company, has been named CEO of Boeing. The Dubuque, Iowa native graduated from the University of I...
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July 25, 2024 | Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce
Can you believe the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market is 19 years old? Over the years, it has grown from a small gathering to a destination occasion, attracting a variety o...
Read Post July 12, 2024 | Public Policy
State and Federal Policy Updates for July 2024...
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July 1, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce, Public Policy
Each day we lead efforts to champion and promote the projects, products and people in our communities and throughout the region to support economic resiliency and growth....
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June 24, 2024 | Public Policy
Last week, members of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Greater Iowa City, Inc. traveled to Washington, D.C. to share regional priorities with our federal delegatio...
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June 3, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce
The area’s Collaborative Growth Initiative will take another step forward with the launch this week of a search for a full-time leader of the effort. The new director-level ...
Read Post May 8, 2024 | Public Policy
Each year, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance puts forth public policy priorities after much consultation and input from our members. Together as a region, along with ou...
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May 3, 2024 | Downtown Cedar Rapids
As you walk or drive through Downtown Cedar Rapids, you likely take some things for granted. Sidewalks being cleared of snow. Beautiful flowers planted in the spring. Festive ...
Read Post April 19, 2024 | Public Policy
We are nearing the end of the 2024 Iowa legislative session as lawmakers work to finalize budgets and other policy priorities. Tuesday marked the last day lawmakers were eligi...
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