The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSCBI) is a $96 million investment in growing Iowa’s small businesses, including startups, manufacturers and businesses owned by veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds. The funding is available through the U.S. Treasury Department’s SSBCI, a small business aid program that was expanded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Continue reading…
Types of Retail Spaces in Commercial Real Estate
Finding retail space is a lot more complicated than you might think.
Whether you’re a small business owner looking to open your first brick-and-mortar shop, or a commercial real estate investor trying to build up your retail portfolio, you’ll be faced with lots of options when trying to secure a property that’s the right fit.
September 2022 Building Permit Report
In September 2022, the City of Altoona issued 7 commercial and 16 residential building permits representing over 55,805 square feet of new or improved space and over $18 million invested.
City of Altoona Names City Administrator
The City of Altoona is pleased to announce the hiring of City Administrator, Randy Pierce. City Council gave unanimous approval of the employment agreement at the October 3rd council meeting.
Best Place to Raise a Family in Iowa: Altoona
Is Iowa a good place to live? Is it a good place to raise a family? The short answer to both questions is yes.
August 2022 Building Permit Report
In August 2022, the City of Altoona issued 6 commercial and 7 residential building permits representing over 361,817 square feet of new or improved space and over $28 million invested.
Elder Corporation and the City of Altoona aren’t related, but they both know the importance of family
Family means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. To Elder Corporation and the Altoona community, it carries a shared definition.
What is it? Supporting the people around you to help them be their best. Continue reading…
Featured Property: Prairie Crossing in Altoona, Iowa
Tons of Mixed-Use Land & Retail Space, in a Booming Des Moines Entertainment Hot Spot
An abundance of exciting development opportunities can be found at Altoona’s Prairie Crossing area, the Des Moines metro’s newest entertainment hot spot! Here’s what’s up for grabs: 120 acres of mixed-use development space and roughly 400,000 square feet of premier retail space. Continue reading…
July 2022 Building Permit Report
In July 2022, the City of Altoona issued 7 commercial and 8 residential building permits representing over 30,143 square feet of new or improved space and over $4 million invested.
A Snapshot of Altoona: One of the Best Places to Live in Iowa
Altoona, Iowa is a city that could be aptly described as “just right”. It’s got that “big-city” atmosphere, boasting an exciting entertainment scene and plentiful business opportunities, but it’s never lost sight of its charming small-town roots.