Economic Development

Participants pore over a map at a charette session for Coralville's Strategic Investment District.

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 moving into the next phase of Strategic Investment District (STRID) planning following a series of open house and charrette sessions. The STRID initiative aligns with…

Iowa City Area Sports Commission highlights its social, economic impact at Cilek Business & Sports Breakfast Series

Just hours ahead of the Iowa High School Girls State Volleyball championships, Johnson County leaders…

Josh Schamberger, president of the Iowa City Area Sports Commission and Think Iowa City, addresses the crowd in the lobby of the Xtream Arena on Monday, Nov. 4.

South of 6 Iowa City Business District appoints Maurice Davis as executive director

The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has announced the appointment of Maurice A.…

Maurice A. Davis has been named the executive director of the South of 6 Iowa City Business District SSMID.

New data center would surpass Google development project as largest in Cedar Rapids history

A proposed $750 million data center development in southwest Cedar Rapids is set to supplant…

QTS data center

City of Swisher to rebrand with help from Community Branding Grant

The city of Swisher is gearing up for a brand refresh, courtesy of Greater Iowa…

A sign marking Swisher city limits on 120th Street NW greets visitors.

Kirkwood’s inaugural Jones County Leadership Council focuses on student success, workforce development

With cooler weather proclaiming the advent of a new school year, Kirkwood Community College is…

Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher addresses attendees Sept. 4 at the inaugural Jones County Leadership Council meeting. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Alliant Energy named a top utility in economic development

Alliant Energy has received the Top Utility in Economic Development honor from Site Selection magazine.…

Alliant Energy

Durham talks triumph, challenges of downtown revitalization

Size doesn’t matter – at least to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The way…

Debi Durham, director of the IEDA and Iowa Finance Authority, speaks at the Paramount Theater Aug. 6 for the IEDA 2024 Iowa Downtown Conference.

Regionalism holds key to economic development, Corridor leaders say

On July 25 local business leaders gathered at the Hotel at Kirkwood for the Corridor…

Aspen and John Lohman accept a celebratory trophy at the CBJ's Future of the Corridor event, July 26, 2024. The event celebrated the CBJ's 20th anniversary and featured talks on the region's future.

Iowa City seeks input on community housing needs

As part of its City Steps 2030 plan, Iowa City is requesting public input on…

City of Iowa City logo

Angie Jordan, South of 6 director, steps down following medical diagnosis

Angie Jordan’s enthusiasm is infectious. Just five minutes with her and one can easily envision…

Angie Jordan, executive director of South of 6 Iowa City Business District and founder and CEO of Banjo Knits Empowerment.

Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade deemed major ‘economic development’

The renovation of a city’s water treatment facility, no matter how extensive, is generally not…

Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility

North Liberty celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting

The city of North Liberty celebrated the grand opening of its new city hall with…

North Liberty Mayor Chris Hoffman prepares to cut the ribbon during the grand opening ceremony of City Hall.

Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates

A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…

Ed and Isabella Santoro stand behind the bar of Northside Diner in Washington.

Kick-It Iowa City to manage ‘In the Meantime,’ Iowa City Downtown District’s newest initiative

An expo and pop-up market producer is partnering with Iowa City Downtown District to manage…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

Iowa City council votes ‘yes’ to new Procter & Gamble facility

A new Oral-B facility will join two other Procter & Gamble (P&G) locations in Iowa…

Kirkwood's Iowa City campus, located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road.