Cedar Rapids: economic strength that’s surprisingly economical
Cedar Rapids, Iowa has remained economically strong and diverse for decades thanks to a number of factors. For example, our area has maintained affordable land and low costs of doing business, so existing companies have been happy to grow here. Our large workforce (788,000 workers within an hour) offers solid skills in fields such food, technology, research, manufacturing, and office services. And our area is linked to the nation by an extensive and highly efficient network of rail and highway transportation.
How well does Cedar Rapids line up with your needs? Our convenient Economic Dashboard makes it easy to review the factors that are important to your company, and to compare our performance to other areas. We think you’ll find our numbers impressive!