Economic Development

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  Economic Development Update: Existing Business Trends, Workforce & Innovation

  posted on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 in Economic Development

  In January, the Iowa Economic Development Authority released its statewide Business Expansion & Strategic Trends report (BEST of Iowa). This report takes a snapshot of what is on the mind of existing businesses the 12 months preceding September 1, 2019. In aggregate, the data includes existing business interviews Grow Cedar Valley conducts.

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  Waterloo Ranked Top City in U.S. for Economic Advancement

  posted on Monday, December 30, 2019 in Economic Development

  In a recent article released by LendEDU, Waterloo has been recognized as one of the best positioned cities for #economicadvancement in the new decade! Analyzing nearly 400 U.S. cities on a variety of socioeconomic factors deemed important for economic success in the new decade, Waterloo ranked #134 specifically.

• 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.