May 2, 2022 | Business Support
Growing the Connection, Together.
Creating connections, one person at a time. That’s the ImOn Communication’s purpose as they plan to cover the entire Cedar Rapids community and beyond by 2024. “The ...
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April 18, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce
Free DEI Assessment Open for Area Businesses
Inclusive ICR, a regional coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the workforce throughout the region, has announced the launch of a free Diversity, Equity...
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April 8, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce
Cutting Edge Technology Ensures a Positive Workplace Culture at New Leader Manufacturing
New hardware is coming to New Leader Manufacturing as they continue to look for ways to help address workforce issues and ensure a positive workplace culture. This cutting ...
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March 11, 2022 | Business Support
Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week 2022 – 5 Stars From the City of Five Seasons
The most scrumptious time of the year has come and gone, leaving plates clean, bellies full, and many diners and restaurants fulfilled and extremely happy. While Cedar Rapi...
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March 1, 2022 | Business Support
Frozen March: A Celebration of Our Region’s Frozen Food Manufacturers
A chilly February has passed and everyone is looking forward to thawing out as we welcome spring in just a few short weeks. As a matter of fact, March could be renamed to ‘F...
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February 28, 2022 | Business Support
A Solid Team Builds a Strong Foundation for 50 Years
Creating a solid foundation is at the core of everything Garling Construction, Inc. does. From bringing together a melting pot of people from all over the state to create a...
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February 24, 2022 | Business Support
Business Resources and Support Efforts are a Year-Round Affair
The Economic Alliance is dedicated to creating a strong business environment supporting all employers. Through networking, business support and professional development progra...
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February 24, 2022 | Membership
Now, Where Were We?
You know how a conversation, task or errand can get interrupted by something out of the blue? You drop everything and your full attention goes to solving an unexpected and urg...
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February 24, 2022 | Business Support
Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week Kicks Off to Rave Reviews
The moment you and your taste buds have been waiting for is nearly here! The Economic Alliance is thrilled to bring you the 10th Annual Restaurant Week that runs from Frida...
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February 24, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce
Workforce Solutions Come to Fruition
Earlier this year the Reynolds’ Administration awarded another $1.4 million in grants to employers and partner organizations launching projects that provide training and ...
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January 28, 2022 | Business Support
LFS: All in the Family
The Economic Alliance’s Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) program runs in the family for some. Over the years, different generations of families have enrolled in various ...
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January 28, 2022 | Public Policy
Public Policy Priorities Revealed
In December, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Business Partnership announced our 2022 public policy priorities for the ICR region. After months o...
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December 21, 2021 | Business Support
Last Minute Buy Local Gift Ideas
Economic Alliance unveils "Our Favorite Things" - A Business List for Last Minute Gift Buying...
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December 16, 2021 | Business Support
Buy. Give. Grow. – A Community Effort to Keep Things Local This Holiday Season
Buy. Give. Grow. highlights 15 selected businesses and organizations and the unique products and services they bring to our area. We ask that you consider these places to dona...
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October 18, 2021 | Business Support
LFS Classes of 2022 Off to a Busy Start
All three of the Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) Classes of 2022 are off to a sprinting start! Each group is eager and excited to learn more about the community they live...
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