Economic Development

• Two Local Companies Invest $27 Million Dollars in Waterloo Projects Receive State Support

  posted on Friday, November 22, 2019 in Economic Development

  Lincoln Savings Bank and Warren Transport were awarded $27M combined in tax reimbursement from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for the companies projects in Waterloo.

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  Diversity & Perceptions are KEY to Growing Population

  posted on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Economic Development

  WORKFORCE was the headliner in Iowa Economic Development and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham's presentation on Tuesday morning. It comes as no surprise to many, if not all, Cedar Valley businesses that questions such as, "How do I find workers to fill our positions?" is a real and consistent issue plaguing the future of our businesses. Durham emphasizes that diversity and perception are the biggest factors contributing to Iowa's workforce shortage.

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  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.

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  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."

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  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).

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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?