Government Affairs - Grow Cedar Valley

Iowa Chamber Alliance (ICA) Update

posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 in Government Affairs

Grow Cedar Valley is a member of the Iowa Chamber Alliance (ICA), a federation of the 16 largest economic and community development organizations in the state. ICA has full-time lobbyist representation in the Capitol who tracks legislation closely during the session. On a regular basis, they provide their members with a newsletter detailing the contents of bills they are following and their status.

Government Affairs Update: Things are in Full Swing

posted on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Government Affairs

Now that legislation is in full swing, Grow Cedar Valley and other business organizations around the state are keeping a close eye on the bills being presented and discussed.

2020 Legislative Session – Setting the Scene

posted on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Government Affairs

The 2020 Iowa General Assembly convenes on Monday, January 13. Grow Cedar Valley advocates for smart pro-business policies on a continuous basis that support our priority of economic growth for the Cedar Valley and for Iowa. In 2020, our advocacy efforts at the state level will be focused in three broad areas: talent development, attraction and education; economic development; and transportation, infrastructure and connectivity

Grow Cedar Valley supports SECURE Act to help small business

posted on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Government Affairs

Last week Grow Cedar Valley President & CEO, Cary Darrah, signed to support the SECURE Act along with other Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executive members, a policy that if passed would provide small businesses expanded opportunity to offer retirement packages to their employees.

Grow Cedar Valley Hosts Post Session Legislative Breakfast

posted on Friday, May 24, 2019 in Government Affairs

WATERLOO,IA – Grow Cedar Valley is hosting a Post Session Legislative Breakfast on Thursday, June 13 for investors/members. The event will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Sunnyside County Club, 1600 Olympic Dr., Waterloo. Grow Cedar Valley investors are encouraged to attend and review the 2019 session with a panel of legislators.