Economic Development
Washington to host First Impressions Community Forum Nov. 17
Washington residents and business leaders will soon have the chance to learn how their community is viewed through the eyes of first-time visitors. The insights will be shared during the upcoming First Impressions Community Forum, part of a statewide program…
Greater IC’s Strategic Investment District planning moves forward with help from Community Foundation of Johnson County
Greater Iowa City, Inc., with support from the Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC), is…
Linn County accepting applications for economic development grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for its annual Economic and…
Eastern Iowa business and civic leaders unite in D.C. for annual Fly-In
Business and civic leaders from across the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor traveled to…
Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development, Quality of Life grants
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has opened applications for Economic Development and Quality of…
Marion celebrates completion of Central Plaza with ribbon cutting
Ominous thunderheads bearing the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered…
New sports complex in the works for North Liberty
The North Liberty city council approved plans for a multi-million dollar sports complex spearheaded by…
Development proposals for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City narrowed to two after developer merger
Development proposals for a prime downtown Iowa City property have been narrowed to two after…
North Liberty City Council approves $20 million request for new development district
The North Liberty City Council approved a request for $20 million from the city to…
Gather Iowa gathers steam: Coralville city officials give update on southeast commercial district project
Coralville city officials, along with a representative from Shive-Hattery, gathered Monday afternoon at Coralville City…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. introduces A Toast to Business Awards
As businesses navigate workforce shortages, shifting consumer trends, and an evolving economy, Greater Iowa City,…
This ‘dynamic duo’ is setting bold new course for downtown Cedar Rapids
This is the first article of a two-part series examining the landscape of downtown Cedar…
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…
Proposed arts projects in downtown Iowa City could bring $30 million annual economic boost
A newly released study estimates that two proposed arts-focused projects in downtown Iowa City could…
Coralville Council approves amendments to Gather Iowa development plan
A resolution approving amendments to the preliminary plat and PUD-A site plan for Gather Iowa,…
Marion Economic Development Corporation announces new leaders
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) announced a leadership transition within its board of directors…
