Aug 6, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Necessary next steps to move forward with the development of the Johnston Town Center are now being taken by the City of Johnston. The Planning and Zoning Commission recently approved a new overlay zoning district to be known as the Merle Hay Road Town Square Overlay...
Aug 1, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
Johnston residents will get the chance to vote August 6 on a ballot issue to authorize a local option sales and services tax. The ballot measure would increase sales and service tax by one-cent within Johnston. If approved, revenue generated from the tax would return...
Jul 23, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News
In a short drive around the Johnston community it is easy to see how much growth there has been in the past two decades – road improvements, updated infrastructure, corporate expansions, new schools. It is literally impossible for anyone traveling on the major...
Jul 16, 2019 | Johnston City News
In a recent post we reported that our primary goal is to help business grow and succeed in our community and region. When this happens, everyone benefits from a more diverse tax base. Vital city services can’t be maintained without having an adequate but...
Jul 9, 2019 | Johnston City News
As a private organization dedicated to promoting economic development in Johnston and Northwest Polk County, we dedicate most of our time and effort to helping developers and business owners thrive and grow in our community. But we also pay attention to other...
Jun 26, 2019 | Economic Development, Johnston City News, Johnston Leadership
The City of Johnston is preparing to update the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, which would aptly be renamed the Thrive 2040 Plan. A comprehensive plan is a broad statement about the community, looking approximately 20 years ahead. It includes specific goals (and strategies...
