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  2020 Cedar Valley Regional Business Interview Report – Industry Insights

  posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Economic Development

  The Cedar Valley Regional Business Interview Report highlights the current business climate in the Cedar Valley. Dozens of interviews take place each year by our team in partnership with area economic development professionals.

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  Laborshed Study to be Conducted in the Cedar Valley

  posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in Economic Development

  Grow Cedar Valley is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Cedar Valley area.  This study will geographically define which communities contribute to the Cedar Valley's workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns.

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  Grow Cedar Valley Presents to Waterloo Community Foundation

  posted on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

  Grow Cedar Valley staff spoke to businesses, organizations, and community members on talent development and project updates. Windows on Waterloo is hosted by the Waterloo Community Foundation. Our staff who presented included Cary Darrah, President & CEO, Will Frost, Director of Talent Development, Aaron Jarnagin, Director of Marketing. This educational series is offered monthly by the Waterloo Community Foundation.

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  Sommerfelt Celebrates 10 Year Work Anniversary

  posted on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

  Sommerfelt celebrates 10-year work anniversary at Grow Cedar Valley. Sandi reflects on her 10 years with Grow Cedar Valley.

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  Grow Cedar Valley Second Funnel Legislative Update

  posted on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Government Affairs

  Activity in the Iowa Legislature passed through the “second funnel” on Friday, April 2.  This is a self-imposed deadline to further winnow the number of bills under consideration in this year's session.

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  Iowa Chamber Alliance Editorial on Iowa Business Climate - Accentuate the Positive

  posted on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Government Affairs

  Authored by Dustin Miller is the Executive Director of the Iowa Chamber Alliance (ICA). ICA is a non-partisan coalition that represents the 16 largest Chambers of Commerce and economic development organizations throughout Iowa and offers its recommendations for action on issues and strategic policies to foster a healthy Iowa economy.

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  Grow Cedar Valley First Funnel Legislative Update

  posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Government Affairs

  When the 2021 Legislative Session started, we believed that there would be a tight focus on passing a budget and minimal activity beyond that. Well, that was wrong. There have been over 1900 bills introduced already in this session. While over half of them did not make it past the funnel, there are still a record number of bills that are eligible for further consideration. That includes several that match up with our Grow Cedar Valley legislative priorities.

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  Grow Cedar Valley Staff Attended and Presented at IACC Spring Conference

  posted on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Grow Cedar Valley

  Grow Cedar Valley Staff Attended and Presented at Iowa Association of Chamber of Commerce (IACC) Spring Conference.

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  Skubal Joins Economic Development Council's (IEDC) Education and Certification Advisory Committee (ECC)

  posted on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Economic Development

  In January, Lisa Rivera Skubal, CEcD joined International Economic Development Council's (IEDC) Education and Certification Advisory Committee (ECC).

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  Week Four Grow Cedar Valley Legislative Update

  posted on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Government Affairs

  The Iowa Legislature is in week 4 of this year's session.  We are pleased that the House and the Senate are working on bills that address some of our Grow Cedar Valley priorities.