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“We’re in the Business of Supporting Business”: 50 Years of the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce
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.
Facebook Donates $350,000 to Newly Created East Polk County Relief Fund to Combat the Impact of COVID-19
Press Release
ALTOONA, IA (May 18, 2020)
The East Polk Innovation Collaborative (EPIC), Facebook, and other local partners have moved quickly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to establish the East Polk County Relief Fund to provide direct economic relief to East Polk County small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and residents who are being impacted by the Coronavirus outbreak.
Altoona Excavation Company Digs in to Help the Community
Feature from Elder Corporation in Altoona, Iowa
The recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected many industries in the Altoona area, but few have been hit harder than foodservice.
Amazon Chooses East Polk County for First Iowa Fulfillment Center
Altoona’s community is growing in data, retail, logistics, advanced manufacturing, entertainment and more. Joining us in the growth of East Polk County is our neighbors in Bondurant, Iowa.
On Thursday, February 6, 2020, Amazon.com, Inc. announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in the state of Iowa. The 645,000 square-foot fulfillment center will bring 1,000 new full-time jobs to the region.
Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce Presents Corporate Star Award to Outlets of Des Moines
PICTURED: From Left to Right – Alex Lynch, Executive Director, East Polk Innovation Collaborative; Ashley Gumm, Branch Manager, Great Western Bank; Julie Dawson, Marketing Director, Outlets of Des Moines; and TJ Just, General Manager, Outlets of Des Moines (Photo Credit – Kelly Kesling Photography) Continue reading…
Outlets of Des Moines Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with Continued Growth and Commitment to Central Iowa
Outlets of Des Moines, an open-air lifestyle destination in Altoona, Iowa, and the region’s first outlet center, is officially one year old. To mark the occasion, the center hosted several celebratory events including the grand opening of Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, an art installation by Des Moines artist and illustrator Laura Palmer, one-year anniversary sweepstakes as well as music and entertainment for all ages. Continue reading…
Groundbreaking Event Set for Luxury Residences in Altoona
The City of Altoona and the community of Ironwood are proud to have The Highgates Group select it as as the development site for new luxury residences in the heart of Altoona. The new development, The Residences at Ironwood, will feature 48 units in two buildings and will complement the existing Ironwood Cottages. Located just 15 miles east of Des Moines, this vibrant new community featuring spacious suites is sure to bring an exciting residential opportunity to the young and young at heart. Continue reading…
City of Altoona & Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce Host Groundbreaking Ceremony for new City Hall location
The City of Altoona, in partnership with the Altoona Area Chamber of Commerce, Christensen Development, Ryan Companies US, Inc., & Design Alliance, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the new City Hall and Police Department facilities located at 900 Venbury Dr., Altoona, Iowa on Tuesday, September 4th at 5:00pm. Continue reading…
Why is Facebook Investing in Altoona? Why Now?
With more than a quarter of the world’s population logged onto Facebook, the social media giant needed the right location for its massively important (and just ‘massive’) new data centers.