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SmartphonesPLUS computers on display

September 24, 2025 | Business Support, Member Stories

Trade In. Cash Out. Do Good. The SmartphonesPLUS Story

SmartphonesPLUS started in Cedar Rapids with a simple idea: make it easy and secure for people and organizations to trade in used electronics and keep them out of landfills. T...

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Make My Move Mover, Hunter Baldus, accepts his incentives with representatives from Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, City of Hiawatha, City of Cedar Rapids, and City of Marion.

August 28, 2025 | Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce

Make My Move Greater Cedar Rapids Welcomes First Mover

The cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, are proud to announce the arrival of the first participant of t...

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Leadership for Five Seasons 2026

August 27, 2025 | Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Announces 2026 Leadership for Five Seasons Executive Class

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is proud to announce the 2026 Executive Class of Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS), a premier community leadership program that connec...

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Public Policy Update

August 15, 2025 | Business Support, Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Economic Alliance Hosts U.S. SBA Administrator for Discussion with Small Business Owners

State Policy Update Iowa DOGE Task Force Update Earlier this year, Governor Reynolds announced the creation of Iowa’s version of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOG...

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Blooms by Bladeworks

August 12, 2025 | Business Support, Member Stories

Community Spotlight: Blooms Grows Locally With Economic Alliance

If you’re a fanatic about your spring planting, you know you go from place to place to find just the right flowers and plants. Then you come across Blooms and you know youâ€...

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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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March 19, 2025 | Business Support, Membership

Why Become an Economic Alliance Ambassador?  

Becoming an official ambassador for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance offers personal and professional rewards. Ambassadors form strong connections within the community...

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October 25, 2024 | Business Support

SCORE Helps Small Businesses Reach Their Goals

Across the Cedar Rapids Metro, two organizations work hand in hand to ensure that the dreams of entrepreneurs flourish. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, a hub of supp...

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Public Policy Update

September 24, 2024 | Business Support, Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Economic Alliance Joins Coalition to Prevent Significant Tax Increases on Businesses

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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Public Policy Update

August 20, 2024 | Business Support, Public Policy

Public Policy Update: We Need Your Input for 2025 Public Policy Priorities

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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Van Meter Team

March 21, 2024 | Business Support, Buy 319

Van Meter Inc. Cares A Lot About Local

Last year, the Cedar Rapids Economic Alliance launched the BUY 319 campaign to promote supporting local amongst the business community. The success of this program was made po...

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Buy 319 Shop Local Itinerary Featuring Christina Springman

December 13, 2023 | Buy 319

Buy 319 Itinerary Ft. Christina Springman

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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November 21, 2023 | Buy 319

Buy 319 Itinerary Ft. Allan Boettger

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 14, 2023 | Member Stories, Membership

Saying ‘YES’ to Economic Alliance Opportunities Opens Doors

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

Buy 319 Itinerary Ft. Cat Cantrill

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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