by JEDCO Staff | May 28, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Did you miss the 2021 Spring Development Forum or simply need a refresher? No worries! This year the Spring Development Forum included an update from the City of Johnston as well as a development panel discussion with industry professionals moderated by JEDCO...
by Phil Dunshee | May 18, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
UPDATE Commentary – It’s a fair question to ask: “Is it settled?” The short answer seems to be “no”. The high court did answer some questions about what the law says about the respective rights of Xenia and the City of Johnston, but...
by Phil Dunshee | May 17, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
UPDATED Johnston, Grimes and Polk County hosted a public information meeting on May 13 to discuss a traffic study for the Highway 141 corridor between the Highway 44 and Highway 415 interchanges (see the accompanying illustration above). If you weren’t able to...
by Caitlin Clement | May 14, 2021 | Economic Development, Membership Updates
On Thursday, May 20, North Risk Partners is hosting a webinar covering the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). In this webinar, they will be discussing the key employee benefits provisions listed out in the act and help guide employers though those provisions. According...
by Phil Dunshee | Apr 7, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Workforce Development
Update – The Johnston City Council approved the site plan for this project at their meeting on April 5, 2021. Included here is an updated vicinity map showing the location of the expansion. Originally Posted March 18, 2020 – The City of Johnston is...
by Phil Dunshee | Mar 19, 2021 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
2020 has been a difficult year for new commercial and retail developments, and it has been especially difficult for creating new space for the restaurant industry. Developers and communities have needed to show patience and make accommodations. The Johnston Town...
