Corridor Business Alliance

An association to further the interest of common members. Webster’s definition of Alliance

Business Growth and Development Workforce Recruitment and Retention Member Organization Represents Multiple Constituents How did it start?

Who’s Involved?
Alliant Energy
Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Entrepreneurial Development Center
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Iowa City Area Development Group
Kirkwood Community College
MidAmerican Energy
Priority One
Kirkwood’s Small Business Development Center
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at the University of Iowa
University of Iowa Research Foundation
University of Iowa Small Business Development Center

To create a vital regional economy through the creation and growth of business. Our Vision

To improve and strengthen strategic collaboration among member organizations to achieve our collective vision. Our Purpose

To harness and leverage Corridor resources to achieve our vision as well as to recruit and keep talent in the region. Strategic Position Statement

Talent
Funds
Market Research
Brand Identity
Areas of Focus for Improving Our Business Climate

Our Goals
Improve relationships and trust.
Educate our communities about our economic region and current efforts.
Assess current resources and services to identify duplication and gaps.
Develop a brochure to communicate current resources to change perceptions and culture.
Identify collective needs to achieve our vision and develop a strategy.
Develop an economic indicator(s) to measure impact and success.
Develop process to establish data collection and tracking.
Develop a regional economic planning grant application to EDA.

Corridor Business Alliance

by Chuck Peters on Nov 04, 2009

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