One Million Cups Welcomes the Next Generation of Johnson County Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurialism is core to the health of any economy, and Greater Iowa City, Inc. has made it a priority to foster the ideas, talents, and aspirations of our community. One of the ways Greater IC pursues this priority is by hosting One Million Cups, a free, weekly gathering where local entrepreneurs present their ideas and […]
BUILD Johnson County Draws Strong Turnout for City–County Development Update
Greater Iowa City, Inc. welcomed more than 90 attendees to the 2026 BUILD Johnson County: City–County Update, hosted on March 4 at the former ACT Campus in Iowa City. The annual BUILD event, sponsored by Mediacom, convened leaders from across the development, construction, architecture, and engineering communities for a timely regional update and meaningful connection […]
Committed to Our Students, Teachers, and Schools
Greater Iowa City, Inc. understands that the financial situation facing the Iowa City Community School District is serious and complex. The school district is an important partner in economic and workforce development, and we are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to offer support from the business community. The Iowa City Community School […]
Updates from the Capitol: Property Tax Discussions Continue
Last week marked another busy week for legislators following the funnel, as bills continue to be amended, discussions progress in subcommittees, and debates are held on the floor. Greater IC continues to monitor issues that impact our business community, including multiple property tax reform bills. Property Taxes Last week, legislators held a subcommittee on […]
Growing the Eastern Iowa Aerospace Industry Cluster through UI Partnerships
Last week, Greater Iowa City, Inc. joined Iowa Economic Development and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham, Eastern Iowa Airport Director Marty Lenss, University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson, and University faculty and leadership to discuss the airport’s efforts to build a regional aerospace cluster and how the University of Iowa could support the initiative. […]
Urban Renewal Designation Sets Stage for Investment in ACT Campus and Sycamore
Last night, the Iowa City City Council voted unanimously to create two Urban Renewal Areas – one at North Dodge and Scott (former ACT campus) and another at Sycamore. The Urban Renewal designation is a tool cities can use to target specific areas that are underutilized or deteriorated for redevelopment and revitalization. It is the […]