Tag: Economic Development
Iowa City economic development organizations agree to merger
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) are formally approving a resolution to merge by July 1,...
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance marks record year for business attraction in 2022
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has responded to 22 requests for proposals (RFPs) in the past 10 months, marking a record year...
Cedar Rapids council moves several development projects ahead
Two major projects wrapped up the Cedar Rapids City Council’s discussion Tuesday, June 28 of a host of economic development initiatives in the city.
First,...
A look at the 2022 Johnson County Economic Development PlanÂ
Johnson County recently adopted a 2022 Economic Development Plan that focuses on opportunities for the unincorporated area, villages and small towns of the county....
Iowa Utility Association’s annual development conference set for May 18
DEV2022, the Iowa Utility Association’s annual economic development conference, will be held this Wednesday, May 18, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center...
Marion Economic Development Corporation launches Marion Community Index
The Marion Economic Development Corporation has released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter of 2022.
According to a release, the report is informed...
Revitalizing global economies starts at home
Revitalizing global economies starts at home
Recently, more than 100 policymakers and economic development leaders from across the U.S. and Europe came together for a...
Learning from ICR’s failure
The joint economic development venture between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City was supposed to attract businesses and talent, foster cooperation and ultimately create an...
CR asks businesses to complete storm loss questionnaire
By CBJ News Staff
news@corridorbusiness.com
In response to the business impacts of the Aug. 10 derecho, the city of Cedar Rapids is asking area businesses to...