Greater Cedar Rapids is a vibrant community providing residents with the work-life balance many simply dream about. The area has numerous strengths that contribute to a high standard of living including:

• Low cost of living – Calculator
• Strong economy to enjoy a career and do business
• Strong educational structure from preschool to higher education
• Superb Healthcare
• Unique and affordable residential areas
• An abundance of arts and culture
• Diverse recreational opportunities and spectator sports

To learn more about our region visit our community section.

Relocate Your Business

The Cedar Rapids area enjoys a diverse economy with a wide variety of industry from tech-based employers like Rockwell Collins and Skyworks Technology to Food Ingredient/Bioprocessing companies such as Cargill, Inc., ADM and J. Rettenmaier.

Within the Cedar Rapids area there is a strong support system to assist businesses with their start-up, expansion or relocation needs. Priority One and the Entrepreneurial Development Center work closely with basic-sector, interstate business.

A number of other resources are available to support the small business community. For additional information contact the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce at 319.398.5317 or chamber@cedarrapids.org to get the details and support you need.

Relocate Your Family 

If you are considering moving to the Cedar Rapids area please fill out the form below to receive The Chamber's relocation packet. 

The packet includes:

• The 2011-2012 Community Resource Guide
  • The Resource Guide provides information on the area's important to anyone's relocation decision from education, healthcare, neighborhoods, sports & recreation, arts & culture, shopping and much more.  Beside a community overview, a list of The Chamber's 1,200 plus members are provided in the Buyers Guide section of the magazine.
• A listing of the area's top web sites for relocation information
• A map of our region

If you have a specific request please add this to the comment field provided below and we will do our best to accommodate your request.