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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on Banks of Cedar River

October 17, 2023 | Business Support, Membership

Unlocking Success: How Joining the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Can Help Your Business

Are you ready to take your business to new heights and unlock its full potential for growth? Look no further than the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance! We are thrilled to ...

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2023 Voter Guide

October 16, 2023 | Public Policy

Special Public Policy Update: 2023 Voter Resource Guide

Election 2023 is upon us, and once again the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has made it easy for our members to get to the polls and VOTE! With our 2023 Voter Resources ...

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Public Policy Update

September 19, 2023 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Regional Business Community Calls for More Representation on State Boards and Commissions

The Economic Alliance, along with our partners at the Iowa City Area Business Partnership, support the efforts of the Boards and Commissions Review Committee to make our state...

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Public Policy Update

July 14, 2023 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: New Law Expands Workforce Options

State Policy Update On July 1st, many bills that were passed during the 2023 legislative session officially became law. A top question we have received on the new laws relates...

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Public Policy Update

June 16, 2023 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Regional Business Leaders Return to DC to Advocate

Federal Policy Update It’s been nearly a decade and a half since the regional business community traveled together to DC to speak to elected officials on Capitol Hill. Altho...

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Public Policy Update

May 5, 2023 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Legislative Session Comes to an End

State Policy Update The Iowa Legislature adjourned Thursday, six days after their per diems ran out. The final week brought property tax reform, budget bills and the remaining...

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Public Policy Update

April 7, 2023 | Public Policy

Priorities That Survived the Funnel and What Comes Next

State Policy Update March 31 was the deadline for the 2nd funnel deadline of the 2023 legislation session, further narrowing the legislation still eligible to become law ...

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Public Policy Update

February 24, 2023 | Public Policy

Take Action on Federal Immigration Policy

State Policy Update This week was the final week before lawmakers head into the first funnel of the session next week. March 3 is the deadline when bills are required to pass ...

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Public Policy Update

February 10, 2023 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Apprenticeships, Child Care, Taxes & More

State Policy Update Lawmakers have several more weeks until their first legislative deadline. March 3 marks the end of the first “funnel week” of the session when bills ar...

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Public Policy Update

January 27, 2023 | Public Policy

Action Packed Start to the 2023 Legislative Session

Week three of the 2023 Iowa legislative session saw plenty of action. The first part of the week was dominated by the Governor’s school choice legislation that will allow lo...

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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

August 25, 2022 | Public Policy

Upcoming Regional Candidate Forum Series Provides Access for Members

​November 8 marks another Election Day when voters get to weigh in on the issues that matter most. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Business Partn...

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May 12, 2022 | Public Policy

Regional Advocacy Efforts Provide Results

At a press conference in March, Governor Kim Reynolds announced the creation of the Iowa Commercial Aviation Infrastructure Fund (ICAIF). This $100 million program, originatin...

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February 25, 2022 | Public Policy

Tax Bill Signed in to Law

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new tax bill law on Tuesday, March 1 that will effect every Iowan. The Economic Alliance has worked with legislators and partnering organiz...

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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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