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.
Preston is the artificial intelligence that powers the Intelligent Relations PR platform. Meet Preston
Des Moines, United States (Local)
Not enough data
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.
If you're looking to reach out to Michael with a pitch or news story idea, consider offering exclusive insights into upcoming business initiatives or major real estate developments within the Des Moines region. Additionally, if your company is involved in significant acquisitions or has noteworthy contributions to local economic development efforts, these could be compelling angles for approaching Michael with relevant information.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
By: Pherteen
Ronnie Bartmess has a whiteboard dedicated to ideas for main street Ames. And she has a lot of them, ranging from jazzing up the entrances to downtown and telling the story of downtown businesses to expanding late-night offerings for the college student population at nearby Iowa State University. On March 31, Bartmess, 27, started her…
About a year ago, representatives with national homebuilding company Lennar Corp. visited the Des Moines area to determine if it was a market the company wanted to enter. The representatives were asked about the price point of houses they planned to build in the metro area, said Rachel Flint, senior vice president at Hubbell Realty…
By: Pherteen
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…
Nathan Grismore of Altec pulls back the curtain on a manufacturing operation built around reliability, not just in its products, but in how its people operate every day. Supporting critical industries like electric utilities, telecom, and tree care, Altec’s equipment keeps essential services running. Nathan emphasizes that this level of performance starts on the inside…
The city of Des Moines has launched Restore the Core DSM, a new $7 million incentive program to support continued investment in downtown Des Moines by converting long-vacant ground-floor commercial spaces into active businesses and destinations. Approved by the Des Moines City Council on Monday, the Ground Floor Activation program offers 1:1 matching reimbursement grants…
By: Pherteen
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…
The banking industry, known for valuing stability, has remained well-positioned in Iowa despite various economic headwinds that could tilt it off balance. On this episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, host Chris Conetzkey talks with two banking leaders — one from Iowa, one national — about maintaining the foundations that keep banks financially strong while…
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,…
