What is the best location for your transportation and logistics business?
Obviously, there are many factors to consider, from the local workforce and property taxes to the locations of your manufacturers and end-users. But the most important factor of all is the location’s proximity to a transportation network. This is why many companies are choosing to relocate their business to Altoona, Iowa.
Continue reading…In November, the City of Altoona issued 14 commercial and 32 residential building permits representing over 176,146 square feet of new or improved space and over $17.1 million invested.
Located minutes east of Des Moines, Altoona has quickly become a rising star of Iowa economic development—particularly for commercial real estate. Over the past decade, the City has become Iowa’s premier destination for shopping, dining and entertainment, drawing millions of visitors every year. Now, with prime retail space for lease, it’s the perfect time to discover retail opportunities in Altoona, Iowa.
Continue reading…In October, the City of Altoona issued 13 commercial and 27 residential building permits representing over 58,142 square feet of new or improved space and over $7.4 million invested.
Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star. Continue reading…
Altoona City leaders and Chamber members will meet for a luncheon October 21, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Claxon’s Smokehouse & Grill to hear from Altoona’s City Administrator, Jeff Mark. Attendees will learn more about how the community is working toward our Master Plan.
In this week’s #PeopleofAltoona, Southeast Polk teacher Tara Dawson reflects on her family’s move to Altoona—and their excitement for the new restaurants, shopping and entertainment popping up across the City.
You’ll find many family-owned businesses in Altoona, Iowa. But few can claim to have three generations working on the same project.
As the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates 50 years of service, we take a closer look at how the Chamber has helped create a business-friendly climate in Altoona.
