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February 12, 2025 | Economic Alliance News

Executive Search – Live Updates

Doug Neumann has given notice to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance board of his intent to step back from leadership later this year. The Board has approved contracts wi...

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February 12, 2025 | Economic Alliance News

Neumann Announcement Starts Plan for Leadership Transition at Economic Alliance

Doug Neumann has given notice to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance board of his intent to step back from leadership later this year. The Board has approved contracts wi...

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Public Policy Update

February 14, 2025 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Economic Development Program Changes Proposed

State Policy Update Lawmakers continued to introduce bills and hold subcommittee and committee meetings on various issues this week. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (I...

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Public Policy Update

January 31, 2025 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Casino Moratorium Bill Advances

State Policy Update This week, legislators continued holding subcommittee and committee meetings on proposed bills. The first funnel deadline, requiring bills to pass out of c...

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Public Policy Update

January 17, 2025 | Public Policy

Public Policy Update: 2025 Legislative Session Begins

State Policy Update In her annual Condition of the State address earlier this week, Governor Reynolds highlighted previous state achievements and looked ahead to her prioritie...

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Pankaj Monga To Receive Prestigious Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award

January 13, 2025 | Membership

Pankaj Monga To Receive Prestigious Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces Pankaj Monga, President & CEO of Channel Fusion, as the recipient of the 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award. ...

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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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Common Sense Institute

October 31, 2024 | Public Policy

CSI Iowa: Insightful Analysis for Informed Action

The Common Sense Institute (CSI) is a non-partisan research organization dedicated to promoting economic prosperity and free enterprise. CSI hopes to help the public understan...

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October 25, 2024 | Business Support

SCORE Helps Small Businesses Reach Their Goals

Across the Cedar Rapids Metro, two organizations work hand in hand to ensure that the dreams of entrepreneurs flourish. The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, a hub of supp...

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Public Policy Update

October 17, 2024 | Public Policy

2024 Voter Resource Guide is Live

Election 2024 has arrived, and again the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has made it easy for our members to get to the polls and VOTE! With our 2024 Voter Resource Guide...

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Caleb Knutson

October 3, 2024 | Downtown Cedar Rapids

Caleb Knutson Named Downtown Executive Director

The Downtown District announced October 2, 2024 that Caleb Knutson has been hired as the Downtown Executive Director. Knutson will begin his new position on Monday, October 14...

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Public Policy Update

September 24, 2024 | Business Support, Public Policy

Public Policy Update: Economic Alliance Joins Coalition to Prevent Significant Tax Increases on Businesses

Coalition Urges the Next Congress and Administration to Pursue Pro-Growth Tax Policy The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance joined over 500 state and local chambers of comme...

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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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Public Policy Update

August 20, 2024 | Business Support, Public Policy

Public Policy Update: We Need Your Input for 2025 Public Policy Priorities

Help us develop our 2025 public policy priorities by taking this quick survey. Our advocacy priorities are based on input from leaders in business, education, non-profit, gove...

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