Archive for August 2018
Chinese soy buyers leave U.S. exporters show empty-handed
An annual U.S. soy exporterers’ conference wrapped up on Wednesday without any known sales to Chinese buyers, a sharp contrast to years before when Chinese consumers had purchased billions of dollars, reports Reuters. The U.S.-China trade …
Read MoreJA Golf Classic fundraiser surpasses $285,000
Nearly 200 golfers and more than 60 sponsors helped raise more than $285,000 during the 24th Annual JA Golf Classic held Aug. 13 at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. Sponsorships and donations in support …
Read MoreGrinnell Mutual, Meredith recognized for workplace health programs
Two Iowa-based companies achieved gold level recognition from the American Heart Association for taking significant steps to build a culture of health in their workplaces. Grinnell Mutual in Grinnell and Des Moines-based Meredith Corp. were …
Read MoreTimber framing an East Village building
Massive timbers are spreading from east to west along East Grand Avenue, framing the structure of a commercial building that is drawing the East Village closer to City Hall.
The project at 111 E. …
CBRE|Hubbell Commercial enters the data and analytics era
Chances are that it won’t take the local commercial real estate market long to get an up-close look at Zach Scheckel. He is in his second week as CBRE|Hubbell Commercial’s first research analyst. He’ll be knocking …
Read MorePalmer Group opens in Cedar Rapids
Palmer Group has expanded its employment services company to Cedar Rapids. The West Des Moines company has provided direct placement, temporary and contract roles, and outplacement services in Central Iowa since 1998. “Given all the …
Read MoreHubbell Realty receives historic preservation awards
Hubbell Realty Co. and architectural historian Jennifer James received the 2018 Preservation at Its Best Award for Adaptive Reuse for their work on Station 121, a downtown Des Moines rehab apartment project. Spaulding Lofts, a …
Read MoreMalone joins Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors
Michael Malone has joined Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors as an office specialist for both tenant and landlord representation. “Michael brings extensive market expertise having managed a 7-million-square-foot portfolio,” said Kurt Mumm, president and …
Read MoreJackson Crossing is for sale
Jackson Crossing, an apartment project that asked renters to extend their view of downtown Des Moines living to south of Principal Park, is for sale. Jackson Crossing was a project initiated by Neighborhood Development Corp. …
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