Among the state and federal policies it aims to push in 2023, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Iowa City Area Business Partnership hope to remove barriers to work by pushing solutions to immigration, child care, affordable housing, community placemaking and talent development.
The Iowa City Area Development Group and Iowa City Area Business Partnership will merge in an effort to have greater impact together and provide a unified voice for local businesses in the area. The coming months will focus on transition and design work.