Economic Development - Grow Cedar Valley

Waterloo City Council Approves $8.5 Million in Renovations to Ramada Hotel

posted on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Economic Development

The City of Waterloo voted Monday evening, October 14, the approval of South Dakota-based company, Makenda LLC to make $8.5 renovations to the Ramada hotel in downtown Waterloo.

Iowa Business Council to Host Community Forum

posted on Thursday, September 5, 2019 in Economic Development

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) will be hosting their final Vision to Vitality in Waterloo on Monday, September 30 focused on the theme "Paving the Way for Community Vibrancy & Growth - Cedar Valley's Economic Inclusion."

Laborshed Survey Shows Increase in Career Change for Benefits

posted on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 in Economic Development

Iowa Workforce Development Laborshed Survey recently showed that one-fourth of employees will make a career change if offered the right pay and benefits (medical insurance, pension, and retirement).

Lost Island Theme Park Breaks Ground

posted on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Economic Development

Last Friday, August 23, a ground breaking was held for the future $100 Million Lost Island Theme Park in Waterloo.

Live the Valley Digital Talent Movement Reaches A Million In First Year

posted on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in Economic Development

Since the Cedar Valley regional talent attraction initiative was relaunched at the end of August in 2018, the results have been remarkable.

Lost Island Theme Park Wins Zoning Approval

posted on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 in Economic Development

The city has granted swift zoning approval for a theme park expected to raise the city's skyline and economy.

Measuring Cedar Valley's Economic Stability

posted on Monday, May 13, 2019 in Economic Development

Written by Lisa Rivera Skubal CEcD, VP of Economic Development There are many ways to measure the economy. Grow Cedar Valley recently came across some additional data while updating the 2019 Cedar Valley Fact Sheet that we want to share. The Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area ranks 86 out of 382 metros for

Economic Development Week: The Importance of Celebrating the Community You Call home.

posted on Friday, May 10, 2019 in Economic Development

Written by Aaron Jarnagin, Digital Marketing Specialist What are your top three favorite things about the community you live in?

Economic Development Week: Education, Workforce Development & Inclusion

posted on Thursday, May 9, 2019 in Economic Development

Written by Will Frost, Director of Talent Development Workforce and talent development issues continue to be at the forefront of discussions across the state, and here in our community. At Grow Cedar Valley, we don't see these issues as threats to our local economy but rather opportunities. The Cedar Valley is experiencing a growth of

How Does Economic Development Work: Business Retention/Expansion/Entrepreneurship?

posted on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Economic Development

Written by Lisa Rivera Skubal, VP of Economic Development The work in economic development is about advocating for businesses and public policy that help shape the economy while building and maintaining competitive cities and regions. Existing Business Healthy communities have health existing businesses.Job growth over time comes from our existing businesses.Business retention programs