Envision East Central Iowa

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Map of Iowa showing ECICOG's region: Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington Counties.

Envision East Central Iowa is a comprehensive economic development plan that articulates an agreed future vision, value proposition, and strategic positioning for the East Central Iowa region. It identifies the key strategic actions and priorities needed to achieve the preferred future, and this forum was one of the methods used to gather input for the plan. Thanks to all who participated! For more information on getting involved, visit Envision-EastCentralIowa.org, which contains the full text of the plan and supporting documents.

Map of Iowa showing ECICOG's region: Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, and Washington Counties.

Envision East Central Iowa is a comprehensive economic development plan that articulates an agreed future vision, value proposition, and strategic positioning for the East Central Iowa region. It identifies the key strategic actions and priorities needed to achieve the preferred future, and this forum was one of the methods used to gather input for the plan. Thanks to all who participated! For more information on getting involved, visit Envision-EastCentralIowa.org, which contains the full text of the plan and supporting documents.

  • Strategy Committee Members

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    The Envision East Central Iowa Strategy Committee includes representatives from our region's governments, non-profits, and economic development groups.

    Karen Kurt ECICOG
    Doug Neumann CR Economic Alliance
    Kate Moreland ICAD
    Les Garner GCRCF
    Kim Becicka Kirkwood
    Jasmine Almoayyed Kirkwood
    Kristin Roberts United Way East of Central Iowa
    Nick Glew MEDCO
    Derek Lumsden Jones County Economic Dev.
    Jon Zirkelbach Jones County
    Mary Audia WEDG
    Katie Knight United Way Johnson and Washington Counties
    Bob Yoder Washington County
    Rod Sullivan Johnson County
    Janice Weiner City of Iowa City
    Jennifer Pratt City of Cedar Rapids
    Jon Darsee University of Iowa
    Eric Engelmann ISA Ventures
    Kate Robertson Benton Development Group
    Tracy Seeman Benton County
    Brent Oleson Linn County

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  • Get Ready!

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    ECICOG has launched “Envision East Central Iowa,” an update to our region’s six-county Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). Conducted In partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Iowa City Area Development Group, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids Community Foundation and other urban and rural stakeholders, the project will focus on development strategies to advance our region following the disruption caused by COVID-19. Future IQ has been retained to the guide the planning process. There will be many opportunities to participate; including individual surveys, county-based strategy sessions, and a region-wide think tank event. Watch for additional information over the next few months.

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