Iowa New Jobs and Training Program: A Closer Look 
You’ve probably heard of the Iowa New Jobs Training Program and Iowa Jobs Training. But if you've ever wondered what these programs are and what purpose they serve, keep reading to learn more.

The Iowa New Jobs Training Program (also known as 260E) is a state economic development program. This jobs training program incentivizes companies to expand their workforce in the state by allowing companies to leverage a portion of Iowa withholding taxes to offset the cost of training and up-skilling of new employees. A partner job training economic development program called Iowa Jobs Training (also known as 260F) is a state sponsored program designed to assist Iowa businesses with the training and development of their existing employees. These job training programs are administered through Iowa’s community colleges. Kirkwood Community College has administered the 260E and 260F programs since 1985. 
 
Economic development programs such as 260E/260F leverage the community college’s rich history in workforce development. With unemployment rates low and an aging workforce population, these job training programs are vital to Iowa’s economy. The 260E and 260F programs keep Creative Corridor businesses competitive in today’s global talent market by leveraging resources while maximizing the productivity of their workforce.

Eric Englemann of NewBoCo Featured at Next TechBrew AM
Tuesday, October 10
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
501 First St SE

Throughout 2017, the Economic Alliance is partnering with the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) for a TechBrew AM morning event series. TechBrews are informal networking events for entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders and feature personal interviews with Chief Information Officers from the Corridor. 

The next Cedar Rapids TechBrew AM will feature executive, Eric Engelmann, Exectuive Director at NewBoCo.

Click below to visit TAI's website and register for this morning technology event! Coffee and networking begin at 7:30 a.m
Registration Ends Today for Two Local Development Conference Opportunities

Today is your last chance to be part of two upcoming local conferences. Registration ends today for Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) Fall Conference and The Gazette's Iowa Ideas.
Site selection, entrepreneurship and technology, bringing talent to Iowa and tax reform are just a few of the topics to be covered over the three days (Sept. 27-29) of PDI's Fall Conference in Cedar Rapids. In addition to economic developers, those working at engineering, property development and construction firms will find value from this conference. The EA was instrumental in securing this conference location along with other Creative Corridor economic development partners. Click here to register.
The Iowa Ideas conference is a statewide gathering designed to mix panel discussions, interviews with leaders and thought-provoking experiences to help move complex issues forward. One of the conference's eight tracks includes the return of Workplace (R)evolution, an event the Economic Alliance supports. Click here to register.
Updated Regional Stats and Data Now Available in Improved Format on Economic Alliance's Website

If you haven't visited the Economic Alliance website in a while, we've made several updates including more accessible statistics and data, information on local and state incentives and major employer lists.

The Regional Stats and Data page is completely new this year! There, you will find statistics and data on things like employment growth rate, educational attainment and more that compare our region to the rest of the state and the entire nation.

Click any of links below to find information that can lead to your next investment in Iowa's Creative Corridor!

2017 Project Wins
Business Recruitment & Business Expansion Project Pipeline
The following is a list of projects the Economic Alliance is currently working on with location decisions expected to be made within the next 12 - 18 months:
*Projects abandoned or alternative location selected.
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