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The Alliance

The Alliance

Facing increasing and more aggressive competition from other economic regions for investment by top employers, Cedar Valley business and institutional leaders began meeting in 2003 to find a way to coordinate regional economic and community development. It was obvious that The Cedar Valley would face stiffer competition on a regional, national and global basis. Only through visible and effective coordination can The Cedar Valley present its strong and broad physical and economic attributes to the global market.

The Greater Cedar Valley Alliance was created to lead our economic development efforts in global competition for economic growth. It is the first point of contact for growing businesses and their site selectors. The Alliance’s Economic Development team promotes and advocates the economic benefits of doing business in The Cedar Valley, as well as the quality of life that enriches us. The unique value of the Alliance flows from its ability to connect existing and prospective businesses with its many partners, public and private, and their relationships and resources: the human, intellectual, creative, financial, social and political capital essential to economic growth and prosperity in The Cedar Valley of Iowa.