Economic Development

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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?

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  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

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  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

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  Economic Development Week: What does advocacy mean to you?

  posted on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 in Economic Development

  Written by Cary Darrah, CEO Advocacy means many things to many people and at Grow Cedar Valley we believe strongly in being the voice for our business community to remove barriers for business growth and insert opportunities to enhance the quality of life in the Cedar Valley. It is an effort that we keep our

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  Economic Development: What It Means and Why It Matters

  posted on Monday, May 6, 2019 in Economic Development

  Written by Lisa Rivera Skubal, CEcD, VP of Economic Development Economic development is the intentional execution of activity that support growth in communities, region and the state's economy.It's about making the connection amongst people, businesses, community and education.At Grow Cedar Valley we do our part with collaborating with public and private sector partners