Posts by maceyshofroth
Office Outlook: How ‘return to work’ is affecting Des Moines real estate
As time has passed since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many major Des Moines employers including Principal, Wellmark and Wells Fargo have been moving toward required time in office after years with fully remote …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Courtney Ackerson
Courtney Ackerson believes her background in the nonprofit sector will serve her well in her new role as the executive director of the Bondurant Chamber of Commerce, a position she started in March.
Ackerson, who …
Read MoreA Closer Look: Nicole Crain
Nicole Crain found a good fit in her work at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry as the organization focuses on two of her top career passions: businesses and the state of Iowa.
She …
Read MoreWhat they’re checking out: Week of Apr. 11
As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des …
Read MoreJefferson Matters named American Main Street Award winner
Jefferson Matters, which works to promote and preserve the historic downtown in the community of more than 4,000 people, has been named a recipient of Main Street America’s Great American Main Street Award.
The award …
Read MoreNOTABLE TRANSACTIONS: Parcel at Haymarket Square shopping center sold
Park Hill Holdings LLC, based in Eden Prairie, Minn., paid Haymarket Investors LLC $1.4 million for property at 4241 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, Polk County real estate records show. The parcel, which is semi-developed, …
Read MoreDes Moines P&Z recommends changes to site plan rules
The Des Moines Plan and Zoning Commission has approved changes to the city’s site plan requirements for construction and renovation projects that officials say disproportionately affect small businesses and property owners.
The Plan and Zoning …
Gilbert business park progressing with plans for wellness center, flex retail space
The development of a mixed-use business park in Gilbert is moving forward with two lots being sold and others available for future growth in the town north of Ames.
The project comes against a backdrop …
Merle Hay Mall CEO: Revised redevelopment plan expands ‘universe of potential users’
A revised plan to redevelop Merle Hay Mall will allow for greater use and expand the number of visitors to the area than the plan that was originally submitted to the state under its Iowa …
Read MoreNavigating the future: Principal’s Deanna Strable on leadership in an evolving world
“Leadership in the future will require not only a sound strategic plan but also the ability to focus, drive growth and empower our team to serve our customer.”
– Deanna Strable, president and CEO,
Principal …
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