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May 27, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Solving Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today – Crystal Group Receives Manufacturing 4.0 Grant

Offering integrated solutions that are tailored to meet the exact needs of clients, Crystal Group incorporates emerging technologies, cybersecurity, environmental performance ...

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May 20, 2022 | Business Support

Support Local Eateries and Servers this National Waitstaff Day

​Whether you're dining out for a weekend brunch or celebrating special occasions with your loved ones, the people who make these treasured outings that much more enjoyable a...

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May 18, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Wired for Quality Growth – Timberline Manufacturing Receives Manufacturing 4.0 Grant

​Employee-owned, quality-focused, future-driven. Timberline Manufacturing prides itself on being hyper-focused on a strong foundational message - “How do we GROW?” The s...

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Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference

May 18, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Alliant Energy, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Host Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference May 24-25

Alliant Energy, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance are hosting the Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference, Tuesday, May 24 and Wedn...

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May 16, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Cedar Rapids Getting Global Attention for Serious Expansions

​The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and there’s a sense of growth in the air as we try to shake off cooler weather, but for the Economic Development (ED) tea...

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May 12, 2022 | Community Development

Volunteer for the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

Have you ever wanted the opportunity to help bring one of Cedar Rapids’ most anticipated annual events to life? Early Saturday mornings, before the sun rises and the city is...

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May 12, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Young Professionals Connect with Reasons to Stay in ICR Iowa Post-Graduation

​In March a group of students from Coe College, with interests in political science, economics, accounting, and business administration, among other fields, joined Economic ...

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Eastern Iowa Airport FLYCID

May 5, 2022 | Business Support

CID Airport Cargo Soaring to New Heights

​When most people hear the word airport, they visualize travel, vacations, and business trips. However, around the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) people are not the only thing g...

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IGNITE ICR

April 28, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Ignite ICR Lights Up Again for 2022

​Businesses, organizations and interns, here’s an announcement that will get you fired up! After several years of less-than-normal circumstances, we are excited to announc...

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Race for the space

April 27, 2022 | Community Development

New Competition Races into Downtown Cedar Rapids in 2022

​They say opportunity knocks softly. A new competition is coming to downtown Cedar Rapids in 2022, and it’s an opportunity knocking pretty loudly. Race for the Space is a...

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April 20, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

A Vital Workforce Cog in Kirkwood Community College

​Living in Iowa, its likely you categorize as either a Hawkeye fan or a Cyclone fan. When it comes to NFL football, maybe a Packers, Chiefs, Bears, or Vikings fan. Or perhap...

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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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April 6, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

LFS Youth Class of 2022 Welcomes New Neighbors and New Opportunities

​Opening the eyes of the community’s younger generation to the many opportunities, resources, and people in the Cedar Rapids metro area is one of the goals of The Leadersh...

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March 28, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

“Leeping” Success for Workforce Heroes

​Workforce: the “W” word that’s been heavily lingering top of mind for months on end. If only the solution were as simple as blasting a “W” light signal in the sky...

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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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