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Leasing Space for Retail and Restaurants

Leasing Space for Retail and Restaurants

by Leah Champion | Jan 15, 2020 | Economic Development, Johnston Leadership

A Q&A with Steve ScottSenior Vice President at Cushman & Wakefield, Iowa Commercial Advisors What factors are creating demand for retail businesses and restaurants in Johnston? Over the past five years, Johnston and its surrounding trade area has seen...
Turning Your Vision into a Planned Project

Turning Your Vision into a Planned Project

by Leah Champion | Nov 18, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston Leadership

A Q&A with Jeff SchugPartner and Transportation Team Leader at McClure Engineering Company At what point in planning for a development project should an engineering firm get involved?Ideally, you want to get an engineering firm involved once you hit the point...
Fifty Years Young – and Growing!

Fifty Years Young – and Growing!

by Leah Champion | Oct 21, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership

A Q&A with Adam Plagge Economic Development Manager for the City of Johnston Johnston is growing and thriving. What are the most attractive benefits for bringing a development project to Johnston? The projected growth in Johnston, in particular the NW annexation...
Johnston Hosts “Thrive 2040” Roundtable Sessions

Johnston Hosts “Thrive 2040” Roundtable Sessions

by Kati Ross | Aug 6, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston Leadership

Members of the Johnston Economic Development Corporation were among the groups which participated in a series of facilitated round table discussions held on July 30 and 31, 2019 at Johnston City Hall. The discussion was part of the community engagement process for the...
Thrive 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Thrive 2040 Comprehensive Plan

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...
MidAmerican Energy Company Supports Renewable Energy and Customer Fairness

MidAmerican Energy Company Supports Renewable Energy and Customer Fairness

by Leah Champion | Feb 25, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership

MidAmerican Energy Company demonstrated its commitment to customer fairness and renewable energy growth in Iowa by announcing Wednesday its support for House Study Bill 185. Also known as the “Solar Options Lead to Affordable Renewables (SOLAR) Act,” the legislation...
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