September 24, 2025 | Business Support, Member Stories
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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August 28, 2025 | Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce
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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August 27, 2025 | Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce
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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August 15, 2025 | Business Support, Public Policy
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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August 12, 2025 | Business Support, Member Stories
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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July 3, 2025 | Business Support, Member Stories
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
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
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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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 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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March 21, 2024 | Business Support, Buy 319
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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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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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 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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