September 14, 2022 | Community Development
Moving to a new city is a life changing decision. Whether it’s for a new career opportunity or to move closer to family, investing in a home can be a big risk. The Cedar ...
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September 7, 2022 | Community Development
In late August local artist and owner of the Underground Art Studio, Scott Takes finished Next Nature, a dual mural that now adorns two sides of the Fix Salon building on t...
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August 30, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce
Though it’s a long drive on I-80 between Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs, our regional economies face many of the same challenges and opportunities. Iowans are working an...
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August 25, 2022 | Public Policy
November 8 marks another Election Day when voters get to weigh in on the issues that matter most. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Business Partn...
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August 25, 2022 | Business Support
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August 25, 2022 | Business Support
In today’s work culture, community engagement has been an integral part of many company missions. Employers often encourage their employees to get involved in volunteering a...
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August 23, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Development Group’s joint young professionals initiative, Ignite ICR, wrapped its third season this past July wit...
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August 11, 2022 | Business Support
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August 3, 2022 | Business Support
“There are 10-15 powerhouse players within our industry in this world, and we’re in the top 5. In the United States specifically, it’s just us. We have no other compe...
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August 3, 2022 | Business Support
Weekend itineraries featuring great Cedar Rapids area restaurants, shopping, recreation, arts and culture and more! Thanks to GreenState Credit Union, Buy Local Presenting Spo...
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August 1, 2022 | Community Development
An array of artistic beauty lines the west- and north-facing walls of the Citywide Cleaners building along A Avenue NE between 8th and 10th Street. The “Choose Kindness...
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July 28, 2022 | Business Support
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has been honored by the Corridor Business Journal as one of the area’s “Coolest Places to Work” for 2022. The award identifies l...
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July 27, 2022 | Community Development
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market can be the door for entrepreneurs to kickstart their passions and new business ideas. Economic downturns such as the 2020 COVID-19 ...
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July 21, 2022 | Business Support
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July 15, 2022 | Business Support
Weekend itineraries featuring great Cedar Rapids area restaurants, shopping, recreation, arts and culture and more! Thanks to GreenState Credit Union, Buy Local Presenting Spo...
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