Economic Alliance Membership Has Its Advantages

Running a business can be challenging, especially when it comes to finding credible resources and the right network. Let us help you!

Becoming a Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance member gives you access to business support, community development, economic development, public policy and workforce resources, as well as the chance to meet with experts within those fields. Now, let's explore some of our popular resources.

Creating connections is what we do

If you want to grow your local network, we can help! Check out our many networking events and find the ones that work best for you. Join area professionals to learn more about the wonderful community and the people who live and work here.

If you're looking to take your networking skills to the next level, consider becoming an Economic Alliance Ambassador. You will get exclusive access to the business community and high-level connections at ribbon cuttings, groundbreakings, Biz Mixes and more. All employees of Economic Alliance member businesses are eligible to become an ambassador.

We are here to help learn and grow

We offer a variety of programming to grow and develop your business, continue your development as a leader, foster your growth as a professional, collaborate and create something new or simply meet and network with other professionals. Explore our business support events.

We are your advocates

The Economic Alliance is a non-partisan organization that advocates for pro-business and economic growth policies on local, state and federal levels. Why is this a benefit to members? We listen to YOUR concerns to develop public policy strategies that will help our area business and create welcoming communities.

Becoming a Economic Alliance member can provide your business with a range of benefits. Contact Anne Laugen at alaugen@cedarrapids.org to learn more and join the Economic Alliance network!

The 2023 session’s first funnel deadline was last Friday. Following this deadline, hundreds of bills did not survive, making them ineligible to advance, with certain exceptions. Debate will continue in the weeks ahead, followed by the second funnel deadline on March 31st and the scheduled end of session on April 28. Click here to read the update on the bills the Economic Alliance is closely monitoring this session.

Supporting locally owned businesses and helping them succeed is an important piece of the Economic Alliance’s mission. That’s why we’re challenging all businesses in the 319 area to make the conscious decision to switch one of its outside vendors to a local company. The first step is committing to do so, by signing the pledge and then pursuing the change. It can be overwhelming to know where to start, but we’ve got your back. Our membership directory is home to over 1,100 local member businesses, all located within our 319 region.

We are here to support you in any way we can. If you need assistance navigating the directory and finding the member business you are looking for, email Pam Logue, Member Support Specialist, at plogue@cedarrapids.org and she will work to connect you. Your dollars, your business, your presence all have an important impact within our community. Let’s lift each other up in support so that we can all reap the benefits of a thriving local community.

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