Corridor economic development groups’ 2026 public policy priorities stress longstanding themes

Talent enhancement, workforce growth, economic competitiveness among top issues

By: John LohmanRichard Pratt|December 12, 2025

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Barbra Solberg, public policy strategist for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, discusses the group's 2026 public policy priorities at a Legislative Launch event Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025 at the Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

The annual list of public policy priorities for the upcoming year from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Greater Iowa City Inc. generally adhere to themes stressed over the past several years – including talent enhancement, workforce growth and economic competitiveness.

The priorities were announced by the CRMEA and Greater Iowa City Inc. at a joint Legislative Launch event Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher.

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