Spotlight Your Brand with Greater IC – Sponsorship Guide Now Available
Greater Iowa City, Inc. is excited to reveal our 2026-27 Sponsorship Guide, which allows your organization to meaningfully align your brand with the work shaping our economy and communities. Show your support for programs that uplift local businesses, provide connections to elected officials, help grow the next generation of community leaders, and more. Click Here […]
New Hires at Greater Iowa City, Inc.
Greater Iowa City, Inc. is excited to welcome two new staff members. Crystal Leppo, Event Manager David Fine, Communications Manager With these recent hires, Greater IC is strengthened by a full team of ten talented professionals on staff. Following several staff transitions this spring, including retirements and employees pursuing new opportunities, the organization […]
North Liberty Targeted Economic Development Grant Program Spurs New Business
For Dr. Byron Ezeugo Nwonye (“Dr. EZ”), a late-night notification about a newly-available office space gave a rush of anticipation and a chance to fulfill his lifelong dream of owning his own business – Royal Family Chiropractic. “It was really late at night,” he explained. “This email came through about this space in North […]
From Apprentice to Skilled Worker: Inside ALPLA’s New Learning & Development Hub
Greater Iowa City, Inc. and the Iowa Workforce Development team were recently invited to visit ALPLA’s Iowa City facility and tour their new Learning & Development Hub firsthand. ALPLA’s $15 million local investment represents a significant commitment to workforce development, and it positions Johnson County as a key training center within ALPLA’s global operations. […]
ICCSD Board Formally Approves Financial Oversight Committee Members
The Iowa City Community School District Board of Education has formally approved nominations to the Financial Oversight Committee, which will provide independent, community-informed oversight of the District’s financial condition, reporting, internal controls and long-term sustainability, while enhancing transparency, accountability and public confidence in the District’s financial practices. The community members of the Financial Oversight Committee are Jeffrey Albright, Simon […]
Greater IC Officially Welcomes 25 New Ambassadors
Greater Iowa City, Inc. welcomed 25 business and community leaders to our Ambassador Program. During Greater IC’s annual Officially Official ceremony at the Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park, Ambassador candidates completed their introductory period and were welcomed into the volunteer group dedicated to strengthening our business community. Throughout the year, Ambassadors volunteer their time to welcome new businesses, build connections and serve as informed representatives of Greater IC’s work. Their service includes celebrating ribbon cuttings, attending networking events and supporting volunteer […]