Nurturing Our Workforce: Johnson County’s Wage Enhancement Program for Child Care
The landscape of the workforce is changing and with it, the needs of employees. As businesses strive to attract and retain top talent, there’s a growing realization that addressing the childcare dilemma is not just a family concern but a crucial workforce issue. In Johnson County, Iowa, a proactive initiative is underway to make childcare […]
Revamped Events Drive Innovation through Public-Private Collaboration
Revamped Events Drive Innovation through Public-Private Collaboration Successful communities and resilient economies thrive on a vibrant dance between public and private sectors. Imagine a space that amplifies that harmony. That is the vision behind Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC)’s revamped Lunch Connections series, designed to ignite opportunities, empower connection, and fuel community and economic […]
Host a Summer High School Internship
Workplace Learning Connection (WLC) at Kirkwood Community College provides career exploration and work-based learning experiences for thousands of high school students each year. One of Workplace Learning Connection’s major service offerings is the high school internship program for students in grades 11 – 12 (ages 16 – 18) to help students gain real-world experience with […]
Connecting with Legislators and Sharing Our Priorities at the 2024 Legislative Launch
Connecting with Legislators and Sharing Our Priorities at the 2024 Legislative Launch Greater Iowa City, Inc. and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance once again joined forces to create top policy priorities for the ICR region for the 2024 legislative session. These priorities will guide our advocacy work and inform conversations with our state and […]
Investor Spotlight: Myliu Marketing
Contact name: Lexi Gillian, Owner Contact email: lexi@myliumarketing.com Myliu Marketing operates as a boutique brand and website design agency, providing turn-key social media management services for busy entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking to enhance their online presence. In 2017, founder Lexi Gillian relocated from Iowa to Alabama and assumed the role of Marketing […]
Investor Spotlight: Savant Wealth Management
Contact name: Tory Meiborg, Managing Director at Savant Wealth Management Contact email: tmeiborg@savantwealth.com Address: 2225 Mormon Trek Boulevard Suite 200 Iowa City, IA 52246 For more than 30 years, Savant Wealth Management has provided counsel to individuals, families, and businesses. A fee-only, independent RIA firm, it offers investment management, financial planning, retirement planning, and family […]