Description

Join the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance for a private conversation with Rob Sand, candidate for Iowa Governor. 

Date: September 23, 2026 

Time: Noon-1 PM 

Location: Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance | 501 1st St. SE | Cedar Rapids 

With an open-seat race for Governor this year, the next administration will help shape the policy environment for Iowa businesses, communities and workers. This forum provides Economic Alliance investors with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidate, learn more about his priorities and ask questions about the issues that matter most to our region. 

This is a private, member-only forum and is closed to media. The conversation is designed to provide a candid opportunity for business leaders to engage directly with the candidate and better understand his vision for Iowa. 

Registration is required. Space is limited. Light lunch will be provided. 

This event is part of the Economic Alliance Candidate Forum Series, bringing candidates from both major parties directly to our business community ahead of the 2026 election. 

A special thank-you to our Candidate Forum Series Presenting Sponsors, Cedar Rapids Association of REALTORS® and ImOn, and Supporting Sponsor, Transamerica Companies, for making these conversations possible.