Coalitions in Action, Data in Focus
Greater Iowa City, Inc. recently released our 2025 Annual Report, Coalitions in Action, which highlights how business leaders, community partners, and civic champions are working side by side to elevate business, invest in strategic initiatives, and advocate for a resilient local economy. Read the full 2025 Annual Report here: https://www.flipsnack.com/icarea/greater-iowa-city-2025_annual-report_digital A signature data initiative this year resulted […]
SSMIDs: The Impactful Economic Engine Behind Downtown Iowa City
When you look at the vibrancy of Downtown Iowa City with an active and busy pedestrian mall, local businesses, and welcoming public spaces, it’s important to remember that it didn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of a powerful economic development tool: the Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). What is a SSMID? A SSMID is a self-imposed tax by property owners […]
Childcare Summit Recap: This Is the Workforce Behind the Workforce
The Childcare Solutions CEO & HR Leadership Summit brought together business leaders, educators, parents, and community partners to address one of Iowa’s most pressing workforce challenges: access to quality childcare. Two powerful panels explored the issue from different angles and spotlighted the Wage Enhancement Program (WEP) as the most effective solution currently making a difference. […]
Welcoming Week 2025 Exemplified That Johnson County Is Better Together
This Welcoming Week, Johnson County declared that #BelongingBeginsWithUS – that each and every one of us has the power to help others, regardless of background, so that we are all seen, embraced, and welcomed. Community members across our cities and towns stepped up to share their personal stories, strengthen our communities, and support our neighbors. […]
Behind the Scenes of a Big Win: $150M Investment and 100 New Jobs Coming to Iowa City
Economic development doesn’t always make headlines…until it does. On September 16, 2025, the Iowa City Council formally approved a letter of support for Procter & Gamble for their plan that will bring big investment and approximately 100 high-quality jobs to the area. Following that, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) issued the necessary approvals on […]
Belonging Begins with Us, Johnson County!
A welcoming community is built on trust and partnerships. That’s why, for the third year in a row, Greater Iowa City, Inc. is proud to join with our cities, organizations, and community members across Johnson County to celebrate Welcoming Week. What is Welcoming Week? Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that honors all […]