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How to close the workforce skills gap in Iowa
A digital engineering student at Kirkwood Community College s Washington County Regional Center in on Thursday, October 09, 2014. (Sy Bean/The Gazette) Kim Casko, Kate Moreland and Doug Neumann
Despite how it may feel, COVID-19 has not changed everything. For years, workforce challenges have been a top concern for Iowa’s business leaders. Now our economic recovery hinges on getting our workforce back to work with the skills to tackle new challenges. To do this, we will need to address two gaps preventing us from succeeding in an unknown future.
ABOUT Columns are the opinion of the author, and include both facts and the individuals personal perspective. Community members are encouraged to submit guest columns up to 600 words for consideration. Fri., December 18, 2020
Incentives promote growth and opportunity for Iowa
This photo shows a view of the Iowa Capitol Building, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) Kim Casko, Kate Moreland Doug Neumann
Iowa businesses are hurting. With the obstacles of 2020, plus an economy that was already showing signs of challenging times to come, many businesses were left to slow down or worse, shut down.
But there is a road to recovery. It’s going to take collaboration and multipronged policy efforts from both parties and all government, as well as private enterprise know-how. Iowa must look at innovative and competitive strategies for recovery, while preparing for an unpredictable future. Recovery includes smart, targeted, and
Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is making plans for Restaurant Week 2021.
The weeklong celebration of local restaurants is set to take place Feb. 20 to 27, and restaurants are invited to apply to participate. Details and a link to apply are at cedarrapids.org/events/cedar-rapids-restaurant-week. All participating restaurants must be located in the Cedar Rapids metro area and independently owned and operated.
Restaurants need to provide special Restaurant Week carryout and/or sit-down menus for the week.
New Taco John’s in Coralville
Tex-Mex fast food chain Taco John’s opened a new restaurant at 2601 Jame St., Suite 100, in Coralville on Dec. 16.
The Dates are Set for 2021 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
It s more important than ever to support our locally-owned restaurants!
At this point, I think we are all looking forward to the year 2020 being OVER. There is a lot to look forward to in 2021, and that includes Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week! A new email from the
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance yesterday confirmed that, yes, there WILL be a Restaurant Week next year, and it s coming up February 20th through the 27th. The email reads: Who doesn’t love tasting delicious food from local hot spots? We know you do. Mark your calendars for Restaurant Week 2021! Now more than ever it is key to helping local restaurants succeed and most importantly, giving the community an event, they enjoy. Get your taste buds ready for a COVID conscious 2021 Restaurant Week.
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