Economic Development
Washington native Melanie Bimson brings winding road of experience to economic development role
For Washington Economic Development Group’s (WEDG) new executive director, Melanie Bimson, the road home has been a circuitous one. As a young adult, the Washington, Iowa native headed west to Colorado and has since resided in Chicago, Texas and Minnesota,…
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…
Cedar Rapids leaders look to redefine relationship with Metro Economic Alliance
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell says it’s time to redefine the city’s relationship with the…
IC Area Business Partnership CEO Kim Casko to resign in May
Kim Casko, president and CEO of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP), will leave…
Swisher leaders say municipal water vote key to city’s development
Residents of Swisher will vote Tuesday, March 7 on a measure to develop a municipal…
Gov. Reynolds awards UI $8.2 million for bioscience research, economic development
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has awarded an $8.2 million grant to the University of Iowa…
Will Iowa City reap benefits of ICAD, ICABP merger?
On Nov. 17, the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…
Iowa City economic development organizations agree to merger
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) are…
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)…
Cedar Rapids council moves several development projects ahead
Two major projects wrapped up the Cedar Rapids City Council’s discussion Tuesday, June 28 of…
