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Regionalism takes a step back
CBJ EditorialÂ
ICR Iowa, the joint venture between the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD), is on its last...
A solid leadership choice at ICAD
CBJ Editorial
When Joe Raso resigned as president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) group in 2012, we encouraged its board of directors to...
Moreland takes the helm at ICAD Group
Kate Moreland. CREDIT ICAD GROUP
By CBJ News Staff
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It's official: After serving as interim president of the Iowa City Area Development (ICAD) Group since the...
Making new IC ‘Partnership’ work
CBJ Editorial
Membership organizations must continually evolve and change to ensure that they are providing value to their members. If they don’t, they risk becoming...
Two new ‘seeds’ taking root in Johnson County
Local leaders preparing to launch seed fund, matching loan program in 2020.
By Katharine Carlon
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A pair of new startup funding opportunities are on the way...
Tough questions for ICR Iowa
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When the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance finally came together in 2016 to create a...
Building a fashion label, the Wright way
Andre’ Wright, shown in his workspace at MERGE in Iowa City. PHOTO ADAM MOORE
By Dave DeWitte
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To many Iowans, the fashion world can seem remote...
Are Iowa City Chamber, ICAD better together?
Kim Casko, president and CEO of the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce, focused on the future at the Chamber’s annual banquet Feb. 15....
Iowa City CVB rebranding, opening downtown office
The new MERGE space in downtown Iowa City where the new CVB office will be located. PHOTO CHASE CASTLE
By Chase Castle
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The Iowa City/Coralville Area...
New leaders to ‘relaunch’ regional workforce efforts
Doug Neumann, executive director of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, welcomes attendees to its annual meeting in February. PHOTO ADAM MOORE.
By Dave DeWitte
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A...