Membership Business Resources Economic Development Events Our Community About Us About Us Home About Us The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance combines the economic and community development efforts of the former Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Rapids Downtown District and Priority One. The new organization began January 1, 2012. Through the following core functions of business support, economic development & workforce, community development, and public policy, we strive to be the top economic growth region in the country. Check out the events calendar for upcoming Economic Alliance signature events! Read the 2020 Economic Alliance Annual Report Printable Version (PDF) Business Support Our Business Support core function is dedicated to creating a strong business environment which supports all employers. The Economic Alliance focuses on small and locally-owned businesses to engage and connect them through networking, business and professional development programs. See more in Business Resources. Community Development Economic Development & Workforce Public Policy Economic Alliance News Growing a Strong Workforce Foundation: Public Policy Preparations for 2022 Nov 23, 2021 As many of our members know, the Economic Alliance has been working over the summer and through the fall to gather information, … Read More Buy. Give. Grow. - Think Local This Holiday Season Nov 23, 2021 As another year begins to wrap up, the Economic Alliance’s holiday buy local initiative is just getting started. Buy. Give. Grow… Read More Be Prepared for November Election Day Oct 18, 2021 Tuesday, November 2 is Election Day 2021. Voters will make decisions on local elected officials, as well as decide on two import… Read More Reflecting the City in Art: New Murals Bring Color and Perspective to Downtown Oct 18, 2021 ConnectCR is a grassroots effort that started as two separate projects—the revitalization of Cedar Lake and the construction of … Read More 2021 Farmers Market Season Creates Positive Economic Impact Oct 18, 2021 The community was more than ready to break out of the pandemic hibernation and breathe a sense of normalcy. One of the first eve… Read More Mission, Vision, and Values VISION TO BE THE TOP ECONOMIC GROWTH REGION IN THE COUNTRY. MISSION TO DRIVE ECONOMIC, WORKFORCE AND POPULATION GROWTH STRATEGIES, AND TO HELP BUSINESSES SUCCEED. VALUES WE VALUE OUR MEMBERS AND STRIVE TO EXCEED THEIR EXPECTATIONS. WE EMBRACE INNOVATION IN OUR WORK. WE FOCUS ON COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS IN EVERYTHING WE DO. WE ARE COMMITTED TO A HIGH-PERFORMANCE CULTURE, CENTERED ON CORE COMPETENCIES. Contact Us Core Functions Boards and Councils Our Strategic Goals CEO Profiles Monthly Reports News Our Team Email News Straight to Your Inbox! Get updates on Business Support, Economic Development & Workforce, Public Policy, Community Development, leadership programs, regional news & more! SIGN UP TODAY About Us The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance combines the economic and community development efforts of the former Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Rapids Downtown District and Priority One. Navigate Membership Business Resources Economic Development Events Our Community About Us Membership Member Directory Become a Member Member Portal Contact 501 First St. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 P: 319.398.5317 F: 319.398.5228 economicalliance@cedarrapids.org © 2021 Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance | economicalliance@cedarrapids.org | Privacy Policy | Web Application by Informatics, Inc. www.cedarrapids.org