Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Canada consul-general: U.S. economic relationship with Canada remains vital despite ‘turbulence’
Despite recent “turbulence in international markets,” Canada and the United States – especially Iowa – have maintained a prosperous economic relationship for decades, and it’s in the best interest of both countries for that relationship to continue, Canada consul general…
Cedar Rapids to host sustainable economy and transportation conference
Alliant Energy, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the City of Cedar Rapids are…
Inclusive ICR launches free diversity, equity and inclusion assessment for area employers
*This story was originally posted on April 18* Inclusive ICR, a regional coalition with a…
IowaWORKS hosting several job fairs, hiring events this spring
April and May will be busy months for the IowaWORKS offices in Cedar Rapids and…
Economic Alliance unveils ‘spring staycation’
Not traveling this March for spring break? Not a problem. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic…
CR Restaurant Week locations announced
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced the restaurants selected to participate in the…
New members join Economic Alliance’s innovation councils, policy board
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has added new members to its innovation councils and…
Corridor development leaders promote 2022 public policy priorities
If Jennifer Banta could identify the three top priorities for Corridor business leaders from the…
Chris and Suzy DeWolf to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced Chris and Suzy DeWolf, co-owners of the Lil’…
ICR Regional Legislative Launch addresses 2022 priorities
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICAB) and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance hosted the…
Corridor employers sorting out challenges and opportunities
“There’s an element of learning to live with some version of what COVID is,” said…
Shop local
There are so many reasons to buy from small, locally-owned retailers that the feel-good of…
Bipartisan infrastructure package hailed as victory for Iowa
U.S. House Democrats sent a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill to President Biden for his signature…
Business, labor join forces to host Cedar Rapids mayoral forum
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO will team up…
Final Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market to be held Saturday
A special “Fall Market” will conclude the farmers market season when the Cedar Rapids Downtown…
Market After Dark returns this Saturday to downtown Cedar Rapids
A popular downtown Cedar Rapids event is returning Saturday. Market After Dark is Lighting the…
