Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Corridor economic development groups’ 2026 public policy priorities stress longstanding themes
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…
Solberg selected for U.S. Chamber leadership program
Barbra Solberg, public policy strategist of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has been selected…
Neumann to step down as Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance executive director
Doug Neumann has announced plans to step down as executive director of the Cedar Rapids…
Alliant CEO: Cedar Rapids data centers will help enable five-year rate freeze
The advent of several large-scale industrial projects in Cedar Rapids, including two data center developments,…
Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…
Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative…
Nominations open for Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
Nominations are now open for the Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award, sponsored by the…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance launches second annual Buy319 campaign
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is launching its second annual Buy319 business-to-business focused campaign.…
Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week returns in February
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced the restaurants selected to participate in the…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance looks to build on success
In many ways, 2023 was among the most successful years in the 13-year history of…
Van Meter CEO Lura McBride to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
Lura McBride, President and CEO of Van Meter Inc., has been named the recipient of…
Officials discuss initiatives to address workforce shortage in Corridor, across Iowa
While there’s no “silver bullet” for addressing Iowa’s ongoing workforce shortage, several resources and initiatives…
Thoeming announces resignation as Downtown District program manager
Jesse Thoeming has announced his resignation as the program manager for the Cedar Rapids Metro…
The Armstrong Hub to celebrate grand opening on Sept. 26
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept.…
Welcoming Week in Cedar Rapids launches this Friday
The annual Welcoming Week celebration begins this Friday in Cedar Rapids, with several inclusive events…
Regionalism is dying
Regionalism isn’t dead, but it might be dying. A recent example of the continued decay…
