Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Welcome to the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance. Our mission is to serve as the catalyst for economic diversity, growth an prosperity for our region.

The newly formed Economic Alliance combines the economic and community development efforts of the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Cedar Rapids Downtown District and Priority One. We value our customers and strive to exceed their expectations. We embrace innovation in our work, focus on collaborative relationships in everything we do, and are committed to maintaining a high performance culture.

🧁 🍺 🍪 Excitement is building for tomorrow's MARKET AFTER DARK in downtown Cedar Rapids from 6:30 - 11pm! Meet up with ...
08/28/2026

🧁 🍺 🍪 Excitement is building for tomorrow's MARKET AFTER DARK in downtown Cedar Rapids from 6:30 - 11pm! Meet up with friends and family to take in all the festivities!

Shop. Eat. Drink. Dance. Sing. Play. Enjoy. 🎵 🕺 🛍️

Brought to you by ImOn Communications

08/26/2026

Don’t miss the amazing transformation when the streets of downtown CR turn into MARKET AFTER DARK! If you know, you know 😜. Be there this Saturday night from 6:30 – 11pm.

Thanks to our presenting sponsor ImOn Communications

Volunteer at Market After DarkHelp make one of Cedar Rapids’ biggest summer events a success!Market After Dark is happen...
08/25/2026

Volunteer at Market After Dark
Help make one of Cedar Rapids’ biggest summer events a success!

Market After Dark is happening Saturday, August 29, from 6:30–11 p.m. in Downtown Cedar Rapids, and we need community volunteers to help check IDs from 7:30–10 p.m.

It’s a simple but important way to:
Give back to the community.
Support a signature Cedar Rapids event.
Meet fellow community-minded people.
Be part of the team behind the scenes.

Sign up today: Volunteer opportunities - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044EABAA23A57-63581696-2026 #/

Email Dusty at [email protected] to volunteer. Many hands make light work—and volunteers just might receive a jazzy tee!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for BizMix at Honkamp’s new downtown Cedar Rapids office—we loved connecting with yo...
08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for BizMix at Honkamp’s new downtown Cedar Rapids office—we loved connecting with you!

Next up: Join us at MODERN - 500 Walford Rd SW Cedar Rapids on Thursday, September 17, from 4–6 p.m. for casual networking, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their mission-critical mechanical, HVAC, refrigeration and service solutions.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/3Sd1FXk | Honkamp, P.C. | Modern

🌃 Enjoy the best night of the summer when music fills the air and aromas take over your senses at Market After Dark on ...
08/25/2026

🌃 Enjoy the best night of the summer when music fills the air and aromas take over your senses at Market After Dark on Saturday, August 29th in downtown!

Visit over 120 vendors offering their wares of food, drink, art, clothing, etc. Live entertainment will be found throughout the venue plus yard games in Greene Square Park. It's all happening from 6:30 - 11pm on Saturday, August 29th--- brought to you by ImOn Communications.

https://bit.ly/3AsxmCw

🎀 Congratulations to owners and artists, Mark & Deb, at DKW Gallery in Marion on their 10th Anniversary. DKW Art Gallery...
08/20/2026

🎀 Congratulations to owners and artists, Mark & Deb, at DKW Gallery in Marion on their 10th Anniversary. DKW Art Gallery offers art classes for ages five and above across several mediums. Plus, they conduct art restoration, teach classes, hold art events and perform art services for individuals and businesses. We were honored to be a part of their ribbon cutting and wish them continued success for the future. dkwgallery.com

Welcome and congratulations to Gravitate Coworking on their expansion into Cedar Rapids and NewBo, marking its fifth loc...
08/19/2026

Welcome and congratulations to Gravitate Coworking on their expansion into Cedar Rapids and NewBo, marking its fifth location. They are the largest independently owned coworking company in Iowa celebrating 13 years in business! We were pleased to be a part of celebrating this exciting milestone and in welcoming you to the community. 🕸️ gravitatecoworking.com

08/18/2026

🚀 THE FUTURE IS COMING — ARE YOU READY FOR IT?

Join HEDCO and the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for "Future Proofing" — a can't-miss conversation about what's next for business, and how to stay ahead of it. The ones who thrive are those who prepare before it arrives.

We're bringing together three sharp minds from three different angles:
🎓 Education — building the workforce of tomorrow
⚡ Utilities — powering growth without missing a beat
🏭 Manufacturing — innovating with AI

Three perspectives. One big question: How do YOU future-proof your business?

📅 August 25 | Pinnacle Realty - 1110 Dina Ct., Hiawatha
💸 FREE to attend — just register to save your seat! https://economicalliance.cedarrapids.org/ea-events/Details/q3-hiawatha-business-summit-future-proofing-your-business-1887591?sourceTypeId=Hub

Be among the first to experience Honkamp, P.C. new office in downtown Cedar Rapids on Thursday, August 20th From 4:00-6:...
08/18/2026

Be among the first to experience Honkamp, P.C. new office in downtown Cedar Rapids on Thursday, August 20th From 4:00-6:00pm!

This expansion reflects the firm's growth and dedication to being more accessible to client and partners across the region. Guests will enjoy casual networking, complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the host business.

150 1st Ave NE, Ste 200 | You can register here https://bit.ly/456488M

Saturday plans, sorted. ☕🥐 The Downtown Farmers Market is back this weekend, 7:30am–noon, with 200+ local vendors slingi...
08/14/2026

Saturday plans, sorted. ☕🥐 The Downtown Farmers Market is back this weekend, 7:30am–noon, with 200+ local vendors slinging everything from fresh produce to kettle corn. Tag who you're bringing! 👇

https://bit.ly/3CjxOka

Address

501 1st Street SE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52401

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13193985317

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