Economic Development

Alliant power plant proposed location

Proposed Alliant power plant near airport raises concerns

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission is expressing safety and proximity concerns about an Alliant Energy proposal for a new natural gas-fired power plant near Fairfax and just west of the Eastern Iowa Airport – a plant that could be considered…

City leadership fills a void

CBJ Editorial  We don’t live in a perfectly cohesive region, but fortunately that hasn’t been…

Annual brand confusion reins

CBJ Editorial  It’s the time of year for those annual meetings of economic development organizations…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Mark Nolte

Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature…

Let’s really merge economic development

CBJ Editorial An old adage says the best time to plant a tree was 20…

The UI’s smart shift in economic development

CBJ Editorial For as long as we can remember, University of Iowa leaders have been…

The UI’s smart shift in economic development

CBJ Editorial For as long as we can remember, University of Iowa leaders have been…

Building a fashion label, the Wright way

Andre’ Wright, shown in his workspace at MERGE in Iowa City. PHOTO ADAM MOORE  …

Q&A: Brian Crowe

Q&A: Brian Crowe Economic Development Strategist Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance   By CBJ News…

Q&A: Jasmine Almoayed

Jasmine Almoayed Economic Development Manager City of Cedar Rapids By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Cedar Rapids…