Public Policy Priorities
These policy recommendations are made with significant input from members, investors, partners, and community stakeholders with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s state and federal public policy priorities were developed through a comprehensive engagement process involving more than 200 representatives from 28 communities in eight counties. Business leaders, community partners, and public officials contributed insight on issues spanning talent development, taxes, housing, energy, transportation, global competitiveness, and more.
The result is The Collective Voice legislative agenda: a clear, unified policy roadmap that strengthens our region’s competitiveness and supports long-term economic vitality. This pro-business agenda reflects the voices of employers and community partners across Eastern Iowa.
When policymakers hear a strong, unified message from the business community, it leads to smarter decisions, stronger communities, and a more competitive Iowa. Public policy shapes talent, infrastructure, affordability, and long-term competitiveness, and The Collective Voice ensures policymakers understand how their decisions affect the employers powering Eastern Iowa.
What We Advocate For
Strengthening our economy and preparing our region for long-term growth:
- Growing and developing Iowa’s workforce
- Supporting population growth and employer needs
- Advancing balanced tax and economic growth policies
- Expanding export opportunities and supply chain resilience
- Increasing housing availability across the region
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