Economic Development

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…






