Looking for a quality workforce? Consider Marion!

Marion is one of the fastest growing cities in Iowa for good reasons. Our excellent schools, affordable housing and superb quality of life attract a quality workforce. Workers in the Marion/Cedar Rapids area highly productive, well educated and motivated. Companies like yours are locating in Marion because they know they can find the employees needed to grow their businesses.

Workforce Data: 

Marion is an active partner of the greater Cedar Rapids & Iowa City "Technology Corridor."  The cities of the Technology Corridor have worked together to provide you with the workforce information needed to make a decision about locating or growing your business in Marion.

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 Why Marion?

• Absenteeism in the Marion/Cedar Rapids area is less than one percent and industrial turnover is less than one and one-half percent.
• Iowa is a right-to-work state.
• Iowa is an employment-at-will state.