Economic Development
Washington receives $100,000 grant to rehabilitate fire-damaged historic downtown building
Ten Iowa communities will receive Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants totaling $950,000 to rehabilitate underutilized downtown buildings. The Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded the grants Nov. 6, in an effort to stimulate economic growth and further investment in Iowa’s historic…
Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…
Coralville eyes renovation of recreation center
The city of Coralville is eyeing a renovation for its recreation center, located at 1506…
Incentives, interest rates top concerns for commercial real estate industry
The commercial real estate industry is facing challenges from rising interest rates, making incentives for…
Iowa Business Council Competitive Dashboard: Labor shortage remains state’s biggest economic challenge
It may seem like an old refrain, but the song remains the same: Iowa’s greatest…
Country-themed bar to bring boot-scootin’ beverages, dancing to Iowa City
The Iowa City Downtown District announced Jan. 29 that a country-themed bar is making its…
Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honor key Johnson County players
The threat of snow and ice didn’t deter Johnson county’s best and brightest from attending…
YMCA of Washington County awarded $4k Sports Tourism grant
At its Jan. 11 meeting, the Enhance Iowa Board awarded an estimated $1.8 million in…
Washington YMCA adding indoor aquatic center, phase two of new facility construction
The Washington YMCA is constructing an indoor aquatic center, the second phase of its two-part…
Corridor business organizations address policies at Legislative Launch
Corridor business leaders, lobbyists and politicians gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Cedar Ridge…
Independence Premium Foods acquires former pet food production facility
Independence Premium Foods has acquired a former pet food production facility, stating that its mission…
Greater Iowa City Inc. launches first annual meeting since forming in July
Greater Iowa City, Inc. launched its first event as an entity on Wednesday, Nov. 16,…
Linn County REC donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage Campaign
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative has donated $25,000 to Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign,…
Liz Mathis named first-ever HEDCO economic development coordinator
Former Iowa state senator and television news anchor Liz Mathis has been named as the…
Linn County supervisors award $100,000 in development funds
The Linn County Board of Supervisors this week awarded $100,000 in economic and community development…
Cedar Rapids council approves lower membership fee with Metro Economic Alliance
In the wake of a request by Cedar Rapids mayor Tiffany O’Donnell last month to…
