Economic Development
Cedar Valley Region’s population totals nearly 253,169 people in northeast Iowa with a potential labor force draw of 494,973 people. View 2021 laborshed report.
Top Ranking Job Market
Ranked Top 10 in the U.S. for job markets, the Cedar Valley boasts an innovative startup culture, broad industrial economic base, and educational resources, new business find a welcome home in the Cedar Valley.
Close to Major Markets
Less than a day’s drive to all major Midwest markets; Chicago, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, Omaha, Minneapolis, St. Louis.
CEDAR VALLEY COMMUNITY
Living Here
The Cedar Valley is a 6 county region with almost half of a million citizens participating in the culture and economy.
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Business Information
Workforce information, site selection, data & maps, and more.
Cedar Valley Region’s population totals nearly 253,169 people in northeast Iowa with a potential labor force draw of 494,973 people. View 2019 laborshed report.
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Existing Industries
The Cedar Valley has many thriving businesses across several industries. We believe it is crucial to have a diverse mix of organizations and businesses that can provide a stronger and more secure future for the Cedar Valley.
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Distribution
Location within 500 miles of 23% of the nation's population and 1 - 2 day delivery time of major business centers.
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Manufacturing
Manufacturing constitutes the largest segment of Iowa’s workforce with most of it located in northeast Iowa and the Cedar Valley.
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Food Processing
Water capacity of up to 50 million gallons per day. The Cedar Valley Aquifer has a significant capacity to produce water far in excess of current withdrawal rates.
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Information Technology
Fiber to the premise delivering as much as 10 Gigabits to select communities.
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