December 21, 2023 | Community Development, Downtown Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Downtown District announced today that Jennifar Bassett has been hired as the Downtown District Program Manager. Bassett will begin her new position o...
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December 13, 2023 | Buy 319
Christina Springman's weekend is a festive local adventure, fully embracing the spirit of the holidays. On Friday, she kicks off the festivities by picking up custom holiday g...
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December 6, 2023 | Buy 319
Heidi's holiday weekend with her family is a festive journey filled with local support at every turn. On Friday, they kick off the festivities with a family dinner at one of t...
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November 30, 2023 | Buy 319
The weekend kicks off with Friday excitement as we pick up the kids and dive into back-to-back fun at a trampoline park and an indoor play space. The evening takes a delicious...
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November 28, 2023 | Community Development
Downtown is shimmering as twinkling lights go up in transforming the urban core. The MedQuarter and Downtown SSMIDs (Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District) have joined...
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November 21, 2023 | Economic Development & Workforce
The ICR Iowa region has an innovative solution to helping solve talent attraction known as Talent Hub, which bridges the gap between skilled professionals and area businesses....
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November 21, 2023 | Buy 319
Allan's weekend in Cedar Rapids is all about embracing the ICR (Iowa City - Cedar Rapids) region. From scenic drives to Millstream Brewing in the Amana Colonies, to great food...
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November 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
River to River host Ben Kieffer talks with real estate broker Mike Macri about trends in commercial real estate nationally and in Iowa, as remote working has led some busines...
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November 17, 2023 | Public Policy
Join us on the evening of December 6th at Cedar Ridge in Swisher as the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance once again joins forces with Greater Iowa City, Inc. to unveil our...
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November 14, 2023 | Member Stories, Membership
Craig Montz, a Business Group Leader for Miron Construction, has been a member of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for 20 years. While he chose to become a member in l...
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November 7, 2023 | Buy 319
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 31, 2023 | Membership
Ask Kevin Platz, CEO of the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS about the value of being a Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance member, and he’ll share a long list. â€...
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October 26, 2023 | Community Development
Positioned as a dynamic hub where healthcare and community life intertwine, the MedQuarter Regional Medical District (MedQ) stands as a vibrant ecosystem within the Cedar Rapi...
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October 25, 2023 | Business Support, Buy 319
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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October 24, 2023 | Economic Development & Workforce, Public Policy
Voters that reside in the Cedar Rapids Community School District will be asked on their ballots whether to support a General Obligation Bond for Cedar Rapids schools. Under â€...
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