Community Development Innovation Council’s Role in Place-Based Economic and Community Development
Johnson County has led the State of Iowa in vibrant community and economic development. Now, Greater Iowa City, Inc. will take this a step further with the launch of our Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) in April. Greater IC’s CDIC is a driving force in fostering place-based economic and community growth. Starting in 2024 […]
Investor Spotlight: The Wellness Way – Coralville
Contact name: Dr. David Gray & Dr. Tyler Kruse, Co-owners Contact email: coralville@thewellnessway.com Contact address: 708 5th Street. Ste 4, Coralville, IA 52241 The Wellness Way is a network of Health Restoration Clinics that think and act differently to solve the health challenges others can’t. New to the Iowa City area is The […]
Investor Spotlight: X-Golf Coralville
Contact name: Bryant Nicholson, Co-owner Contact email: info@xgolfcr.com Contact address: 211 E 9th Street, Coralville, IA 52241 X-Golf, a Golf Simulator venue with a full restaurant & bar, offers space for hosting corporate events and parties, golf leagues, and golf lessons. All ages and skill levels are welcomed at X-Golf. Participants can engage in national […]
Investor Spotlight: Neuworldz
Contact name: Shrravonii Paul, Owner Contact email: support@neuworldz.com Neuworldz supports small to mid-sized businesses with cost-effective business transformations and resource optimization solutions that enable them to build strong visibility, attract clients, and grow their business locally or globally. With 17 years of global experience with Fortune 500 companies leading talent enhancement and business transformations […]
Unleashing Rural Potential with High-Speed Broadband
Broadband expansion is key to our rural development strategy at Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC). High speed broadband impacts rural development on multiple levels, all directly influencing an area’s capacity for growth and a high quality of life. First, accessible high-speed internet gives residents access to telehealth services, online education, and remote work. This […]
The Case for Place-Based Economic Development
The recent rezoning recommendation of the vacated Kirkwood Community College at 1816 Lower Muscatine Road by the Iowa City Planning & Zoning Commission has opened the door to re-examine the current land use pattern in southeast Iowa City through a new lens — one based in “place.” The universal concern of many civic leaders […]