CRST 2016

TRUCKING TO PROSPERITY:
CRST Could Ignite Other Projects
CRST International Inc.’s new 11-story tower
is more than the newest jewel adorning
downtown Cedar Rapids, according to economic
development leaders.
They see the $37 million office complex as
potentially being a key that could unlock untold
prosperity in the heart of the city’s business district.
“This building is one of many new projects
that showcase the progress and growth in Cedar
Rapids and our core district areas,” said Brian
Crowe, economic development strategist with the
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance.
The new tower also symbolizes CRST’s evolution as
one of the area’s strongest enterprises, Crowe said.
“Since 1955, CRST has evolved from a trucking
firm to one of the nation’s leading providers
of transportation solutions, and this skylinetransforming
tower in downtown Cedar Rapids
shows their pride and confidence in locating their
headquarters here,” he said.
Confidence is crucial to growth, Crowe noted.
“By building and maintaining their headquarters
here in Cedar Rapids, CRST is showing their
confidence as one of the largest privately owned
transportation companies in the U.S., but also
their confidence in Cedar Rapids,” he said.
Crowe noted that the tower also will serve as fertile
ground for other local companies it will house.
“Obviously, we are all excited to see the
building completed, but it is extremely exciting
to know that three other major local tenants –
Bankers Trust, RSM International and Holmes
Murphy – will take occupancy in the new building
as well,” he said.
CRST has just cast a strong vote of faith in Cedar
Rapids and the Creative Corridor, Crowe said.
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