Greater IC and JCAHC Introduce a Rural Listening Post Series
On June 21st, Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) and the Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition (JCAHC) hosted their inaugural Listening Post event in Lone Tree. The gathering, aimed at addressing housing and development in rural communities, was well-attended, reflecting the community’s vested interest in finding solutions. During the event, participants engaged in discussions and […]
Advocating for our Region: Greater IC Heads to DC
Last week, Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) partnered with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance on a DC Fly-In to share legislative priorities with our federal representatives. A coalition of 35 leaders from across the region representing small businesses, large employers, higher education, and our cities went to the Capitol to discuss workforce, infrastructure, […]
Greater IC Welcomes Summer Interns to the Iowa City Area
Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) is launching a free event series, targeting interns, college students, and early career professionals who are living or working in the greater Iowa City area this summer. The goal of the program, called Ignite IC, is to connect young individuals to the community. Community connection is vital to area […]
Greater IC Launches the 34th year of the Community Leadership Program (CLP)
The Greater Iowa City, Inc. Community Leadership Program (CLP) has opened applications for the 2024-2025 cohort. Created in 1990, CLP is the Iowa City area’s longest-standing, community-programmed leadership course. It uniquely engages local leaders from a variety of industries to plan, organize, and present to the next generation of community leaders. CLP has over 700 […]
Unlocking Economic Potential through the CRANDIC Railway
The greater Iowa City area has a unique asset that connects Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty together – a short line railroad historically named the “CRANDIC.” With its name stemming from “Cedar Rapids and Iowa City,” the company was established in 1904. This type of short line railroad plays a crucial role in the […]
Empowering Business: Greater IC’s Impact on the 2024 Iowa Legislative Session
Throughout the legislative session, Greater Iowa City, Inc. remained committed to advocating on behalf of businesses for policies that align with our priorities. Whether it was engaging with legislators, hosting forums, or our bi-weekly “legislative update” newsletters, Greater IC looked to empower, inform, and advocate on behalf of our local businesses. Events: Keeping the […]