Advancing Childcare Solutions in Johnson County – The Work Continues
Greater Iowa City, Inc. remains dedicated to supporting local businesses and addressing critical community needs. Through the Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) surveys conducted in 2023 and 2024 across Johnson County, Greater IC gathered valuable insights into business successes, challenges, and opportunities. A key finding from these surveys revealed that childcare initiatives are a pressing […]
Greater Iowa City, Inc. Releases First Annual 2024 Data Digest
Greater Iowa City, Inc. is committed to using data in order to help guide our decision-making processes, initiatives, and investments. As a result of this commitment, our organization is excited to release our first annual Greater Iowa City, Inc. 2024 Data Digest. This in-depth data report provides insights and details regarding metrics for the greater […]
Launching Strategic Investment Districts: A New Approach to Place-Based Economic Development
We are excited to announce the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in our region, a major milestone in our effort to drive sustainable, community-centered growth. These districts represent the culmination of our focus on place-based economic development, a concept we explored with our Councils last year. By leveraging the unique character of each area, we […]
Greater IC Advocacy and the new City of Iowa City Development Review Committee
To participate in a meeting, please complete the City’s request that you fill out this Meeting Request Form to schedule a time and share a bit of information about your project. Meetings are for specific projects and closed to the general public if not invited by the development team. Learn more at the City of Iowa City’s Development […]
Prepare for the November Election with Our 2024 Voter Guide
Election Day 2024 is rapidly approaching, and Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s annual Voter Guide is here to help you navigate the decisions on this year’s ballot. While Greater Iowa City, Inc. is a non-partisan entity and does not formally endorse or donate to political candidates, we do encourage our members to be informed on […]
Johnson County Libraries Are Open-Access Business Support Hubs
Libraries have become increasingly important to our communities’ social and economic well-being. The role of libraries in the contemporary climate is changing. They have become community resilience hubs, with crucial community and business resources. Although they are known for providing access to books, literature, media, and free Wi-Fi, libraries have much more to offer including […]