Michael Crumb is a Senior Writer at Business Record. He specializes in construction and real estate, transportation and mobility, and business and economics, with a focus on topics such as commercial real estate, housing market trends, and economic policy. Michael's insights and analyses have also been featured in Through It All Marketing + Consulting.
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Michael Crumb's coverage primarily revolves around business and real estate activities in the Des Moines area, with a focus on official announcements, transactions, and developments. His articles often feature press releases and private sector announcements related to acquisitions, development projects, and changes in zoning.
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From a small city in Southeast Iowa, Musco Lighting helps illuminate some of the world’s biggest stages. The company manufactures customized lighting systems for venues ranging from neighborhood ball fields to iconic sports facilities such as Wrigley Field and AT&T Stadium, and its products are used in more than 135 countries. Now, the manufacturer is…
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A former school, a former church and a cemetery vault are among the most endangered buildings in Des Moines, according to the Des Moines Heritage Trust’s annual list released Thursday. And for the first time, an entire neighborhood made the list, which is designed to raise awareness of historic properties that are at risk and…
Women were born to be leaders. Deidre DeJear, president and CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood, and Anya Jensen, founder and CEO of Anya’s Reviews, Anya’s Shop and the Barefoot Shoe Expo, joined host LaDrina Wilson to discuss their approach to leadership and how they empower others and themselves to reach their highest potential.
An Iowa City developer’s plan to redevelop a former battery factory in Waterloo is moving forward as they work to get funding secured. Astra Commons is planning a $7 million redevelopment of the three-story, 25,000-square-foot building that once housed the Central Battery and Electric Co., and served the automotive industry. It was built in 1912…
The Iowa Economic Development Authority board today awarded four Business Incentives for Growth tax credits and assistance for six startups. The Business Incentives for Growth, or BIG, program helps qualifying businesses offset costs related to locating, expanding or modernizing a facility in Iowa. The program targets key industries including advanced manufacturing, bioscience, insurance and finance,…
The Prairie Meadows board of directors recently approved $17 million to 473 nonprofit organizations through its multiple community grant programs. This is the largest round of grants the organization has awarded, a news release said. The grant programs work to strengthen and expand opportunities, infrastructure and services. Here are the total awards from each program: …
Mercy College of Health Sciences has adopted a new five-year strategic plan that emphasizes enrollment growth, expansion of academic programs, workforce development and completion of its new nursing college as the Des Moines-based institution transitions from a college to a university. For years, the institution at 928 Sixth Ave. has been known as Mercy College…
Iowa’s future Interstate 435 project is making its way through Congress. The project would designate a portion of U.S. Highway 65 and Iowa Highway 5 as a federal interstate, allowing for higher speeds and greater truck weights. The project would convert portions of highways 5 and 65 into interstate beginning at the western I-35/IA-5 interchange,…
Two new development-ready industrial properties in the city of Bondurant have been certified through the Iowa Certified Site Program. City officials and the Iowa Economic Development Authority celebrated the certification during an event on July 30. The event recognized the certification of Hemping Helm Industrial Park and the McIntosh, Castek & Hollebrands Certified Site, according…
As Des Moines Christian Schools develops its new high school campus in Urbandale, it has launched the Build Today Plan for Tomorrow campaign to plan for the school’s future. The multiyear campaign will focus on how the school will fully develop the 104 acres it purchased in 2024, beginning with the new high school set…
