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Kirkwood report identifies workforce skill gaps through 2027
More than 62% of employers in Kirkwood Community College’s seven-county service area reported difficulty filling positions over the past year, according to a new workforce report released by the college this week. Kirkwood’s Skills 2027 Report, based on input from…
Supply chain issues slow residential construction permits in January
Over the first month of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD)…
IowaWORKS offering free Google training certificates for job seekers
Iowa job hunters now have access to a new professional training program designed to prepare…
Mediacom raising internet download speeds for majority of customers
Mediacom Communications announced Monday it is giving a download speed boost to many of the…
Iowa City now accepting applications for Climate Action Grants
The city of Iowa City is now accepting applications for community-led climate action initiatives. The…
ADM sets Scope 3 emissions reduction target
ADM, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced a new commitment to reduce the…
Iowa DOT’s spring innovation research cycle now open
Applications are now being accepted for the Iowa Department of Transportation’s spring research cycle. The…
TreeHouse Foods updates strategic review process; exploring divestiture of some units
TreeHouse Foods, a private-label food manufacturer that operates a meal packaging plant in northeast Cedar…
Iowa unemployment rate falls to 3.7% in January
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% in January from the revised December rate…
Economic Alliance unveils ‘spring staycation’
Not traveling this March for spring break? Not a problem. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic…
Small business owners urge Congress to modernize SBA programs to reflect today’s economy
The Bipartisan Policy Center and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices, in partnership with small business owners…
Join American Heart Association on May 7 for heart walk
The American Heart Association is hosting its 2022 Corridor Heart Walk May 7 at Kinnick…
CID encourages flyers to arrive early during spring break
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) officials are asking travelers to arrive at the airport earlier than…
GreenState doubles investment to $1B to address racial homeownership gaps
GreenState Credit Union announced its board of directors has doubled the goal set in 2021…
Survey: Business leaders see strength resilience in regional economy
The state of Iowa released results this week of the annual survey of local industry…
Iowa City Downtown District honors influential women
The Iowa City Downtown District annually celebrates Women’s History Month each March. A Downtown Woman…
