Explore Our NEW Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website! Initially slated for an early spring launch, we pushed the launch date back due to the pandemic and the need to focus on more pressing issues. Our goal was to create a site that is easier to use, better reflects our recent rebrand, and […]
Iowa’s Child Care Crisis and Economic Recovery; Op-ed
This week, the Iowa City Community School District made the very difficult decision to hold fall classes online. We know this decision was made with the safety of our children, teachers and staff, and entire community in mind, and now we see challenges ahead for children, parents, businesses and our local economy. Iowa ranks at […]
Project Better Together’s Letter to the Governor
Dear Governor Reynolds, The Iowa City Area Better Together Steering Committee was formed this spring to guide our area’s efforts to navigate the challenges created by the novel coronavirus and help us “build better” through the recovery process. Members of this committee along with numerous local elected officials have encouraged the local economic development groups […]
Innovation in Education Awards Now Live!
It’s finally time to present the 2020 Innovation in Education Awards! Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you to the co-presenter of this event, Iowa City Area Development Group! We also want to thank our 2020 Lead Sponsor Midwest Dental, our Supporting Sponsors Dr. Suzanne Stock, Orthodontist, GreenState Credit Union, Pearson, and University […]
Shop Local Campaign Aims High
Support local businesses in Johnson County, and earn gift cards while doing it. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! Spend $150 during our Holding Our Own Shop Local campaign, submit your receipts, and receive a FREE $20 gift card of your choice. The Project Better Together team has created a new campaign to encourage and motivate […]
COVID-19 Recovery State Policy Focus Results
As the Iowa legislative session ended in June, it provided a few victories for the Business Partnership and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s joint COVID-19 Recovery Policy Focus, including liability protection, funding to increase the pool of skilled workers, and funding for community placemaking projects. Read More.