2025 Public Policy Priorities – we need to hear from you!
While Iowa legislators don’t return to the Capitol until January, Greater Iowa City, Inc. is already planning for next year’s legislative session. Throughout the fall, we will be traveling to Des Moines to hear what issues are top of mind for our elected officials and connecting with economic development partners across the state to coordinate […]
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, […]
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 […]
Affordable Housing Programs Fuel a Thriving Economic Ecosystem
Alongside our community and economic development partners, Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) has identified improving affordable housing as a key economic development priority. This priority spans across all our work, including efforts in advocacy, community development through the All In Vision plan, and business support of driving workforce attraction and retention. As a part […]
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 […]
Embrace Solutions Utilizing Technology & Natural Resources
Businesses often lead the way with innovative solutions for the challenges community’s face. Embracing the opportunities afforded through Industry 4.0 will allow Iowa to thrive in a new era of change. Iowa remains rich with natural resources that provide us a significant global competitive edge. According to a recent report by the American Clean Power […]