Lately, Kalyn Gibson finds herself spending more and more time in Altoona—for business and for fun. Along with her husband Matt, Kalyn owns Forever Home Inspection Iowa, a company that has provided nearly 2,000 home inspections, including many in the Altoona market. (No surprise there. As the city’s population continues to grow, Altoona’s real-estate market is booming.)
Continue reading…FEATURED PROPERTY: ARTISTIC MANUFACTURING BUILDING, ALTOONA, IA
41,060 square feet of DEVELOPMENT-READY industrial space available.
Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.
Altoona has 41,060 square feet of industrial space available in Altoona at 602 3rd Street SW. This space is located 1.5 miles from Interstate 80 and adjacent to the Iowa Interstate Railroad. This M1 zoned building is the perfect spot for your industrial business.
Continue reading…February 2021 Building Permit Report
In February 2021, the City of Altoona issued 9 commercial and 15 residential building permits representing over 41,757 square feet of new or improved space and over $38.8 million invested.
Continue reading…Legacy Bank’s Roots Run Deep in the Altoona Region
Not many businesses can say they’re celebrating their 117th birthday. But Legacy Bank has managed to navigate the changing and often turbulent world of the last century – including not one but two global pandemics – and have continually evolved to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Continue reading…People of Altoona: Meet Jane!
In this week’s #PeopleofAltoona, Altoona resident Jane Ryan reflects on her connection with the Altoona community and how she was inspired to give people a reason to smile.
When you’ve walked along the bike path or through the gardens in Altoona, have you ever noticed messages of joy and kindness near your feet? Or maybe a little round gnome hiding among the flowers or snow?
Thank Jane Ryan, Altoona resident, for the uplifting bursts of color along your daily walks around town.
In Jane’s own words, here’s her story…
Continue reading…What are the 3 types of commercial real estate leases?
When it comes to commercial real estate for lease, the lease itself makes all the difference.
A commercial real estate lease—whether it’s for retail space for lease, office space or other commercial buildings—is a major commitment for tenants and landlords alike, involving significant time and capital. That’s why it’s so important to understand the structure of your lease before signing.
Continue reading…FEATURED PROPERTY: ALTOONA BUSINESS CENTER/EASTPOINTE PARKWAY, ALTOONA, IA
750 ACRES of DEVELOPMENT-READY LAND available.
Your business venture starts here, in Iowa’s Rising Star.
Altoona has 750 acres of land available zoned for commercial and industrial development on Adventureland Drive and 1st Avenue NE. 140 of the acres are zoned commercial for retail, office and mixed-use commercial. The other 610 acres are zone for light-industrial use, including enclosed manufacturing, office buildings, distribution centers and warehousing. The possibilities are endless with a vast amount of space and development-ready land.
Continue reading…January 2021 Building Permit Report
In January 2021, the City of Altoona issued 4 commercial and 11 residential building permits representing over 23,698 square feet of new or improved space and over $3.3 million invested.
Continue reading…People of Altoona: Meet Rory!
If you’re shopping around town or browsing the aisles of the Altoona Public Library, you might run into Rory Tegtmeier, a local resident with a great story to tell. For today’s #PeopleofAltoona, we sat down with Rory to learn what makes our community “a lovely place to be.”
Continue reading…5 Things to Consider When Relocating Your Business
As anyone who has purchased a home knows, location can be a driving force behind your success, happiness and overall quality of life—even more so than the home itself.
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