Building an Aviation Workforce Hub in Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa is quickly becoming a center for aviation workforce development, with The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) leading the charge. In 2024, CID set a record for passenger traffic and is on track to surpass those numbers in 2025—proof of a strong regional economy and growing demand for air travel. At the same time, the […]
Exploring Johnson County’s Key Industries Through Laborshed Insights
Johnson County, an encompassment of the Iowa City, IA Laborshed area, is a vibrant economic hub powered by industries such as advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, financial services, and warehouse & distribution. Leveraging the most recent Laborshed reports from 2024, compiled by Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) and Greater Iowa City, Inc., this blog uncovers the focal insights […]
Collaborative Progress on Development Standards: The New Form-Based Code Guide
At Greater Iowa City, Inc., we believe that advancing commercial development and addressing housing affordability requires collective effort. It’s about partnerships, persistence, and a shared vision for a thriving community. That’s why we’re pleased to see the City of Iowa City release its new Form-Based Code Users Guide—a resource designed to make navigating development standards […]
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 […]