Data Bites from the 2025 Data Digest: Market Characteristics
Greater Iowa City, Inc.’s Market Characteristics data provide a snapshot of the population involved in our local economy. These metrics help us understand who lives in our community, the size and strength of our workforce, and the level of educational attainment among workers. Each of these metrics is a key factor in evaluating the region’s […]
Community Partners Celebrate Certified Welcoming Designation
Johnson County is now a Certified Welcoming community! As of 2026, just 42 cities and counties across the entire United States are designated as Certified Welcoming, and only 11 of those entities are county governments. In late February, Johnson County governments, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners who helped make this designation possible gathered […]
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 […]