by Kati Ross | Aug 3, 2020 | Economic Development
The Johnston City Council has approved a development agreement with Ignit Sports and Fitness. Ignit has proposed the construction of a 208,500 square foot recreation facility that will house an indoor track, field house, classrooms, meeting space, and multipurpose...
by Kati Ross | Jul 31, 2020 | Economic Development
The City of Johnston has just released a clean draft of the 2040 comprehensive plan. This follows months of community engagement and planning disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. The comprehensive plan serves several purposes, including the following: A guide for...
by JEDCO Staff | Jul 16, 2020 | Economic Development, Workforce Development
In an effort to keep the Des Moines metro economy moving forward, many prominent local businesses and organizations have come together in a collaborative effort known as BEST of Iowa (Business Expansion and Strategic Trends). Composed of local organizations such as...
by JEDCO Staff | Jun 17, 2020 | Economic Development
The Greater Des Moines Partnership, Polk County and the City of Johnston have completed the review of applications for assistance from area businesses affected by the COVID-19 closures and restrictions. Eighteen Johnston businesses are expected to receive financial...
by Phil Dunshee | Jun 17, 2020 | Economic Development
Several important and very visible infrastructure projects have continued to advance in Johnston despite the disruptions created by COVID-19. The Hansen Company has been hard at work building the new City Hall at Town Center. The exterior limestone panels, wood, and...
by Phil Dunshee | May 11, 2020 | Economic Development, Workforce Development
What is the proper metaphor for the situation in which many business owners and managers now find themselves? How do you describe the territory in between the critical need to get business and the economy moving again, and the need to protect the safety and well-being...
