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Child Care Wins - Local

July 6, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Child Care Wins – Local Businesses and Organizations Provide Innovative Solutions

​Childcare. A powerful word that carries immense importance to families and the workforce across the nation. For independence, productivity and peace of mind for parents ...

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How we are supporting local this weekend

July 6, 2022 | Business Support

How We Are Supporting Local This Weekend Ft. Eric Van Kerckhove

Weekend itineraries featuring great Cedar Rapids area restaurants, shopping, recreation, arts and culture and more! Thanks to GreenState Credit Union, Buy Local Presenting Spo...

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Interns: Part of Community Change

June 30, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Economic Alliance Interns: Giving Young Professionals the Opportunity to be Part of Community Change

​Connecting the pieces to help solve workforce problems in our community is top of mind at the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Seeing our region vibrant, growing, and ...

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Phelan's Interior Logo

June 24, 2022 | Business Support

When Closing Doors Opens New Opportunities – The Legacy of Phelan’s Interiors

​Rooted in Cedar Rapids for the last 85 years, Phelan’s Interiors prepares to close it’s retail doors for the last time at the end of June 2022. While the retail doors w...

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Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Logo

June 23, 2022 | Community Development

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Celebrates 20 Years as Community Champions

The city’s beloved Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market would not have life without the support of like-minded, community-driven businesses to help make it so. While having ...

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Wall painting

June 16, 2022 | Business Support

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Offers “Free Summer” List

Recognizing that rising gas prices may be forcing local families to rethink summer vacation plans, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is releasing its first “free summ...

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A group of people standing in front of HACAP Food Reservoir Van

June 13, 2022 | Business Support

Helping Feed the Community Through Connections

​The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market is back for its seventeenth season, and catering to not just the food, flower, and style connoisseurs from and around the area, but...

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Leadership For Five Seasons

June 9, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Celebrating 40 Years of Connecting Community Leaders – Leadership for Five Seasons

Nearly 1,400 business professionals have passed through the Leadership for Five Seasons program gaining life long skills that benefits them personally and professionally. The ...

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Race for the space

June 6, 2022 | Downtown Cedar Rapids

Building Momentum in Cedar Rapids with “Race for the Space”

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance launched a program dubbed, Race for the Space earlier this spring. It’s a business competition designed to support a startup, second...

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CG Crystal

May 27, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Solving Tomorrow’s Challenges, Today – Crystal Group Receives Manufacturing 4.0 Grant

Offering integrated solutions that are tailored to meet the exact needs of clients, Crystal Group incorporates emerging technologies, cybersecurity, environmental performance ...

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3 people wearing an apron

May 20, 2022 | Business Support

Support Local Eateries and Servers this National Waitstaff Day

​Whether you're dining out for a weekend brunch or celebrating special occasions with your loved ones, the people who make these treasured outings that much more enjoyable a...

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Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference

May 18, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Alliant Energy, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Host Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference May 24-25

Alliant Energy, the city of Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance are hosting the Sustainable Economy & Transportation Conference, Tuesday, May 24 and Wedn...

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Image with text Are You Wired For Quality

May 18, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Wired for Quality Growth – Timberline Manufacturing Receives Manufacturing 4.0 Grant

​Employee-owned, quality-focused, future-driven. Timberline Manufacturing prides itself on being hyper-focused on a strong foundational message - “How do we GROW?” The s...

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May 16, 2022 | Economic Development & Workforce

Cedar Rapids Getting Global Attention for Serious Expansions

​The weather is warming up, flowers are blooming, and there’s a sense of growth in the air as we try to shake off cooler weather, but for the Economic Development (ED) tea...

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Volunteers for Farmers Market standing in a stall

May 12, 2022 | Community Development

Volunteer for the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market

Have you ever wanted the opportunity to help bring one of Cedar Rapids’ most anticipated annual events to life? Early Saturday mornings, before the sun rises and the city is...

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