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Jodi Schafer Named Director of Talent Attraction

December 16, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce

Collaborative Growth Partners Announce New Hire: Jodi Schafer Named Director of Talent Attraction 

The area’s Collaborative Growth Initiative has announced the hire of Jodi Schafer as the new Talent Attraction Director. Jodi will begin her new position and join the team o...

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A Closer Look Spotlighting Cedar Rapids Metro

November 12, 2024 | Community Development, Downtown Cedar Rapids, Economic Development & Workforce

A Closer Look: Spotlight on Cedar Rapids

Iowa Realty, an Economic Alliance member since 1967, chats with Economic Alliance’s Director of Marketing & Communications Jule Day about ways they help drive econom...

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City View High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

August 21, 2024 | Community Development, Downtown Cedar Rapids, Economic Development & Workforce

City View High School Year Two: New Curriculum, New Opportunity

If you have ever visited us at 501 First St. SE, you may have noticed that the building is a bit...unorthodox. Nestled on the banks of the Cedar River, this three-story concre...

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Big Grove Brewery and Pickle Palace in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, both recipients of Brownfield/Grayfield Grant recipients.

August 7, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce

Revitalizing Iowa: The Story of Brownfield and Grayfield Grants

In the heartland of America, Iowa stands as a testament to agricultural prowess and industrial ingenuity. However, like many states, it faces challenges with aging infrastruct...

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Financial Times Article Featuring Kelly Ortberg Named CEO of Boeing

August 2, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce, Membership

Kelly Ortberg, Former Head of Rockwell, Named CEO of Boeing

Kelly Ortberg, Former CEO of Rockwell Collins, now Collins Aerospace, an RTX Company, has been named CEO of Boeing. The Dubuque, Iowa native graduated from the University of I...

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Patrons walk the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

July 25, 2024 | Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce

Growing Communities: An Interview with one of our Market’s Longest-Serving Vendors

Can you believe the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market is 19 years old? Over the years, it has grown from a small gathering to a destination occasion, attracting a variety o...

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July 1, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce, Public Policy

Collaboration Wins: Community Leaders Unify in Washington D.C.

Each day we lead efforts to champion and promote the projects, products and people in our communities and throughout the region to support economic resiliency and growth....

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June 3, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce

Collaborative Growth Partners Seek Director

The area’s Collaborative Growth Initiative will take another step forward with the launch this week of a search for a full-time leader of the effort. The new director-level ...

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Little Miss Finance

March 15, 2024 | Economic Development & Workforce, Member Stories

Little Miss Finance Cultivates Connections and Financial Education

Malia Gudenkauf, Founder of Little Miss Finance, came across her calling to become a financial educator after she graduated from college. ...

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Guide Wealth Partners

March 13, 2024 | Buy 319, Economic Development & Workforce

Not Too Small, Not Too Big, Cedar Rapids is Just Right

For nearly forty years, Guide Wealth Partners, formerly known as Securian Advisors MidAmerica, has been growing along with the Cedar Rapids metro community. Acting as a partne...

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November 21, 2023 | Economic Development & Workforce

Innovating How the ICR Iowa Region Attracts Workforce

The ICR Iowa region has an innovative solution to helping solve talent attraction known as Talent Hub, which bridges the gap between skilled professionals and area businesses....

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October 24, 2023 | Economic Development & Workforce, Public Policy

Voter Guide: Also on the Ballot

Voters that reside in the Cedar Rapids Community School District will be asked on their ballots whether to support a General Obligation Bond for Cedar Rapids schools. Under â€...

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MedQ Blog Feature

October 9, 2023 | Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce, Uncategorized

Beautification and Safety are Priorities for Cedar Rapids’ MedQuarter: A Vision of Excellence

In Cedar Rapids, an exciting transformation has been happening where both aesthetics and safety are being improved to create a welcoming community environment. The MedQuarter ...

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New Leader Manufacturing, Weld Apprenticeship Program

September 7, 2023 | Economic Development & Workforce, Member Stories, Uncategorized

Creating Pathways to Success

In an inspiring move to address the workforce gap and promote the skilled trades, New Leader Manufacturing (NLM) has launched an innovative Youth Registered Weld Apprenticeshi...

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Affordable Housing in Iowa

September 1, 2023 | Community Development, Economic Development & Workforce

Rooted in Community: Affordable Housing in Iowa

In today's competitive market for workforce , the demand for affordable housing has never been more critical. It is not just a matter of providing shelter; it's about empoweri...

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