Archive for April 2020
2020 Land Trends to Watch
Remember, it’s a cycle
By Jeni Cooper
Vice President of Commercial Real Estate
Bankers Trust Co.
Watching our commercial real estate clients succeed during the rebound post-2008 has been fantastic. Low cap rates and even …
Read More2020 Industrial Trends to Watch
Outdoor storage restrictions tightening
By Jake Anderson
Grimes City Administrator
Transportation corridors that are beneficial for distribution will be increasingly viewed as gateways to communities. In turn, outdoor storage restrictions will continue to tighten, making …
Read More2020 Residential Trends to Watch
The case for housing that is affordable
By Karie Ramsey
CEO | Kading Properties LLC
Will metro Des Moines sustain its recent growth and vitality for the next 20 years? Not without more attainable housing …
Read MoreBusiness Record 4-24-20
Unprecedented times: A look at how small businesses have adapted to the coronavirus
Focus: Entrepreneurs
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Read MoreUnprecedented times: A look at how small businesses have adapted to the coronavirus
The orders to close came in waves. March 17: all bars, restaurants, gyms, theaters and gaming facilities. March 22: salons, spas, barbershops, tattoo parlors, tanning facilities and pools. March 26: bookstores, clothing and shoe stores, …
Read MoreAn evolving door
When it came to finding a new location, the Des Moines Downtown Chamber wanted to reflect the forward-thinking mindset it seeks to encourage in membership.
“We ended up selecting Gravitate [Coworking], actually, because the environment …
Read MoreKevin Crowley named Ivy College of Business CRE Professional of the Year
The plan was for Kevin Crowley to spend six months in Des Moines in the late 1970s, open a restaurant on Grand Avenue and move on to another town and another restaurant opening.
Crowley, then …
Read MoreMcLellan: We have more control than we think
Let’s be honest — as business leaders, we like control. We get to call a lot of the shots. And much of our success is a result of our efforts.
This is why this worldwide …
Read MoreThe Elbert Files: The Hippee Building
George B. Hippee was one of Des Moines’ most enigmatic business leaders 100 years ago – a successful banker, developer and railroad owner who was accused in 1906 of attempting to bribe a city official. …
Read MoreVeridian President and CEO Monte Berg announces retirement
Veridian President and CEO Monte Berg has announced his plan to retire in July after 30 years at the credit union. Veridian’s board of directors has accepted his recommendation to name Renee Christoffer as the …
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