A Toast to Business Celebrates the Leaders Driving Johnson County Forward
Last week, Greater Iowa City, Inc. welcomed more than 200 business and community leaders to A Toast to Business at the Graduate Iowa City. The annual awards celebration recognized businesses, individuals, and organizations whose work strengthens the local economy, develops talent, and drives business growth in Johnson County. Across four award categories, honorees represent what makes the regional economy function. From small businesses with deep roots and rural […]
2026 Business Retention & Expansion Survey Now Open
Effective economic development strategy requires listening to businesses and responding to their needs. Through the Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Survey, Greater Iowa City, Inc. annually gathers critical information about our business climate, which directly informs our advocacy, programs, and strategic initiatives. The 2026 Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Survey is now open and available online for employers across Johnson County. This survey invites businesses to share information about current operations, future site plans, and emerging opportunities […]
Understanding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Why It Matters Now
Across Iowa, communities are working to meet growing demands for housing, jobs, and infrastructure. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plays a key role in these efforts by helping close funding gaps and unlock private investment. As state lawmakers consider potential changes to TIF, it is critical to understand how this tool supports local economic growth and helps […]
Updates from the Capitol: Heading into Overtime
Tuesday marked the 100th calendar day of the legislative session, signaling that legislators’ time in the Capitol will soon be coming to a close. Much of the recent discussion has been about property taxes as legislators continue to work towards a final compromise. Iowa House Republicans have released their most recent amendments to their property tax proposal (HF 2745), which attempts to combine several elements from […]