The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Friday, May 17, 2013, that Bandwidth Pool, self-described as the ‘eBay’ for business Internet access, has been awarded $100,000 from the Iowa Demonstration Fund. “So many companies are unaware of the array of Internet providers serving their area and the money they could save,” added Anderson. “Bandwidth Pool creates [...]
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“Bridgehaven provides comprehensive and holistic services for pregnant and parenting families. Alliant Energy is pleased to support their efforts,” said Scott Drzycimski, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications at Alliant Energy. The Alliant Energy Foundation awarded Bridgehaven Pregnancy Support Center $3,000 for cribs and car seats for program participants that attend at least 70 percent of their [...]
continue »As part of a nationwide career fair event, Dollar General will be accepting resumes and interviewing candidates on Saturday May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 151 Jacolyn Dr NW location in Cedar Rapids. Dollar General representatives will be present to discuss opportunities, receive resumes and educate candidates on long-term growth and [...]
continue »Coralville City Engineer Dan Holderness has been named a Brownfields Leadership Award recipient for local brownfield revitalization from the National Association of Local Government Environmental Professionals. Holderness, Coralville’s City Engineer for 26 years, has successfully managed 11 EPA Brownfields Assessment Grants valued at over $1.8 million. Continue reading
continue »Kauffman Labs for Enterprise Creation, a program of the Kauffman Foundation presents its 1 Million Cups (1MC) program in Iowa City on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the IC CoLab, 316 E Court in Iowa City. The May 15 presentation will feature live pitches from two local startup teams [...]
continue »The Eastern Iowa Airport reached record passenger travel in April for the third straight month. Read the full story at www.icadgroup.com/news. Continue reading
continue »ACT announced plans to offer online, computer-based administration of the ACT college readiness assessment beginning in 2015. The digital version of the exam will be offered only in schools that administer the ACT on a school day as part of their state, district or school assessment programs. Read the full story at www.icadgroup.com/news. Continue reading
continue »MidAmerican Energy Company is announcing its plans to add up to 1,050 megawatts of wind generation, consisting of up to 656 new wind turbines, in Iowa by year-end 2015. The wind expansion will enhance economic development and provide in excess of $360 million in additional property tax revenues over the next 30 years. Read the [...]
continue »The Iowa City Area Development Group and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance have entered into an agreement for targeted industry attraction services with Site Location Partnership, a Dallas-based corporate site selection and economic development consulting firm. SLP will help market the new brand for Iowa’s Creative Corridor through participation in industry trade shows and [...]
continue »The annual Creative Corridor Spring Welcome Reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 7 at the Economic Alliance and Innovation Center, 501 First St. SE. This open-house event is organized by the Economic Alliance, the Iowa City Area Development Group and many other partners, as a way to “welcome” newcomers to the [...]
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