by Phil Dunshee | Jul 16, 2019 | Johnston City News
In a recent post we reported that our primary goal is to help business grow and succeed in our community and region. When this happens, everyone benefits from a more diverse tax base. Vital city services can’t be maintained without having an adequate but...
by Phil Dunshee | Jul 9, 2019 | Johnston City News
As a private organization dedicated to promoting economic development in Johnston and Northwest Polk County, we dedicate most of our time and effort to helping developers and business owners thrive and grow in our community. But we also pay attention to other...
by Kati Ross | Jun 26, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership
The City of Johnston is preparing to update the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which would aptly be renamed the Thrive 2040 Plan. A comprehensive plan is a broad statement about the community, looking approximately 20 years ahead. It includes specific goals (and strategies...
by Phil Dunshee | Jun 18, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The vision for a future Town Center for Johnston continues to become more focused, and one of the most anticipated and important elements is the development of a new City Hall, as well as the open space and trail head, which will act as an anchor for the surrounding...
by Leah Champion | Jun 18, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
For many years there has been growing anticipation about what developments might occur in the 120 acres which is north of the new Johnston High School and bounded by NW 70th Ave. The picture is getting more clear as representatives of the Bright Family Foundation have...
by Phil Dunshee | May 9, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
The City of Johnston has more than 38-miles of recreation trails and more are on the way. Plans for a new trail on Pioneer Parkway are in development. A public information meeting was held April 24, 2019 to gather input on various options for configuring the trail....
