BUSINESS SERVICES AND RESOURCES
economic development
Business Retention, Expansion, and Innovation
Whether your business is a century old or just starting, we are here to support companies and connect you to resources for business growth and vitality.
Professional Assistance
Request a 1-on-1 meeting with our economic development professionals to assist in identifying growth opportunities and innovation, talent consulting, plus much more.
Key Services for Economic Growth
Existing Business Meetings
Regular consultations to understand and address specific business needs.
Business Assistance/Incentives
Advocating for incentives to aid in retention, modernization, and expansion.
Resources for Exporting
Linking businesses with essential exporting resources.
EMPLOYER RESOURCES
Talent & Workforce Development
For employers in businesses of all shapes and sizes — we connect you with resources to attract and retain talent with the full complement of skills you need now and into the future. In this super-tight job market, let’s start a conversation about your needs and how we can work together to bring the right people to your door.
Cedar Valley Wage Data
The Iowa Wage Report is a product of Iowa Workforce Development that has been developed using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) employment and wages program. The wage estimates are updated annually using the Employment Cost Index to make the wages more current.
Cedar Valley Laborshed Report
The Waterloo-Cedar Falls MSA Labor Availability and Workforce Characteristics report, compiled by Iowa Workforce Development’s Labor Market Information Division, provides an in-depth look at workforce trends across key industry sectors in the Cedar Valley.
EMPLOYER RESOURCES
Job Board
Post your jobs and find qualified candidates to grow your business today on our job board. This job board feeds into the Live the Valley job board. These positions are promoted through our talent attraction initiatives.
LEGISLATIVE VOICE
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND ADVOCACY
We are Cedar Valley’s unified legislative voice. Grow Cedar Valley relays legislative information and updates to businesses in addition to lobbying for regulatory outcomes that favor local businesses.