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Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Tech Corridor - Education

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Published: 23 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 23 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

You want an excellent education for your children. That's another way the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor earns an A+. Iowa is a leader in education, with the Corridor ranked in the top five most educated metro areas in the nation. Expansion Management magazine consistently awards the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Community School Districts its Education Quotient's highest rankings. You don't have to live in a specific school district. Public schools and student test scores are superb throughout the region.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Technology Corridor - Find Yourself Here

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Duration: 2:30
Published: 23 Oct 2008
Uploaded: 22 Oct 2010
Author: ICADG

Find both a great career and a great lifestyle in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Technology Corridor. Enjoy a pace and quality of life that fits you. Beyond the hundreds of jobs available right now, you'll discover opportunities for personal and professional development, some of the nation's top schools, a leading Big 10 University, over a dozen Fortune 500 companies, an entrepreneurial spirit, culture, recreation, and minimal commutes to all of these activities.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Tech Corridor - International Vision

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Duration: 1:07
Published: 23 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 23 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

Velkommen! Bienvenue! Vítáme tĕ! Bienvenido! Welcome! It's not by chance that over 2000 international students are currently studying in our institutions of higher learning, having chosen to invest their educational future here. Or that more foreign-owned companies have selected this area to locate and invest in their growth than any other place in Iowa. There's a unique, welcoming spirit here. One that embraces cultural diversity and the opportunities that global relationships offer.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Tech Corridor - Healthcare

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Duration: 1:04
Published: 23 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 24 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

Iowans in the Corridor are healthier and live longer than average Americans. Affordable high-quality healthcare is certainly one reason. Our region's healthcare professionals and facilities are excellent. The Corridor offers five hospitals, including the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, a comprehensive, specialized care medical center; Mercy Iowa City; Cedar Rapids Mercy Medical Center; the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Iowa City and St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. The pace of the Corridor reduces stress, resulting in happier minds and healthier bodies.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Tech Corridor - Dining & Shopping

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Duration: 1:05
Published: 06 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 06 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

From large malls to small specialty shops, boutiques to antiques, and factory outlet centers to art galleries -- the Corridor has it all. We have five major malls, with hundreds of stores. Shoppers also enjoy perusing a factory outlet mall, and downtown Iowa City is a thriving area with a fascinating variety of boutiques for sophisticated shoppers. Hungry? You'll find a wide variety of cuisine from casual to elegant, including an international array of selections to satisfy every taste. As with everything else in the Corridor, our affordable cost of living makes shopping and dining more enjoyable. Plus, you'll appreciate a relaxed atmosphere that lets you savor what you find.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Technology Corridor - Housing

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Duration: 1:03
Published: 06 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 06 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

The Corridor will make you feel at home in more ways than one. What kind of living do you prefer? Metro-urban, suburban, small town or country? You'll find it all in the Corridor with homes, condos and apartments that range from quaint and historical to brand new. The Corridor has been rated one of the best places to live in the nation for housing. It has a multitude of inviting and family-friendly neighborhoods.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Technology Corridor - Arts & Culture

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Duration: 1:05
Published: 06 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 07 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

The Corridor proves you don't have to live in a large metropolitan area to indulge in cultural richness. Opportunities abound to access art, music, history and theater. Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City annually hosts some of the world's greatest musical and performance icons. Commissioned works by the Joffrey Ballet and other artists have made their national debuts on the Hancher stage. The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra/Orchestra Iowa is one of the oldest continuously operating symphonies west of the Mississippi and showcases world-class talent every year. Whether you love rock, jazz, dance, comedy, or polka, you'll find live music and performances almost every night of the week at venues spread throughout the Corridor.

Wind Energy in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor

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Duration: 1:30
Published: 11 May 2010
Uploaded: 14 May 2010
Author: ICADG

Ask your site selection team to put the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor on your checklist. Being closer to Clipper and Acciona offers the potential for new companies to expand upon an existing synergistic cluster in the heart of the wind belt. Our area sits at the crossroads of Interstates I-80 and I-380, and our central location in the US is bolstered by a network of interstate highways and rail carriers with year round barge access points. Home to the University of Iowa, area companies can link to the innovations in wind energy research being developed under IAWIND, led by AWEA board member Patrick Butler.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Technology Corridor - Community

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Duration: 1:03
Published: 06 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 06 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

What do you look for in a place to live? The safety and well-being of your family is certainly important. The Corridor has been called one of the nation's most "kid-friendly" metro areas, based on population, health, education, public safety, economics, environment and community. Our area excels in studies ranking quality of life and livability when considering cost of living, income, home ownership and crime. Plus, Corridor residents exemplify the idea of neighborliness. We're big enough to offer engaging opportunities, yet small enough to encourage everyone to participate and get involved.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Technology Corridor - Business

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Duration: 1:03
Published: 05 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 27 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

The diverse economy of the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Technology Corridor helps ensure economic stability and broadens opportunities for our community. Ranked #1 for job growth by the Federal Reserve Bank in Chicago, the Corridor offers numerous opportunities for career growth and access to accomplished individuals. There are over a dozen Fortune 500 companies and more than 25 foreign-based companies in the area. Utilizing the highest level of technology in their industry, corporate centers of excellence include Rockwell Collins, Procter & Gamble/Oral-B Laboratories, International Automotive Components, AEGON USA, Toyota Financial Services, and Acciona North America.

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids Technology Corridor - Sports and Recreation

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Duration: 1:07
Published: 06 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 13 Aug 2010
Author: ICADG

What's your sport? You'll find all the activities you would expect, plus a few you don't -- rugby, soccer, bocce ball, hockey, beach volleyball, biking and collegiate sports. There is plenty to applaud in the Corridor. It might also surprise you to learn that Iowa ranks near the top nationally in the number and quality of public golf courses. The Corridor has numerous parks and an expansive and growing trail system that is the envy of other communities. If the beach is more your speed, soak up the sun or take to the water with abundant activities on the Cedar River, Iowa River, Coralville Lake and Lake MacBride.