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Economic Development Newsletter February 2023 (PDF)
- Aaron DeJong Promoted to Director of Economic Development; Curtis Brown transitions full-time to City Manager's Office
- Applications Now Open for Summer Internship Funding
- New Downtown Urbandale Assistance Available
- Grant Funds Available to Support Commercial Stormwater Improvements
Economic Development Newsletter May 2022 (PDF)
- Comprehensive Plan will Shape Urbandale: Share your Ideas
- Worldwide Logistics breaks ground on new Urbandale Headquarters
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program applications due June 1, 2022
- Urban Loop 5-year Anniversary Video Series
Economic Development Newsletter April 2022 (PDF)
- Worldwide Logistics to begin construction of new Urbandale Headquarters in the Urban Loop
- R&R Realty to build 212,500 sf Industrial building at 100th Street and Northpark
- New Comprehensive Plan Development Process to Begin in April
Economic Development Newsletter January 2022 (PDF)
- City Council Creates New TIF District for Merle Hay District Revitalization
- Record Breaking Year for Urbandale Building Permits
- Urban Loop Named one of 2021 Top Ten Bridges in US
- Urban Loop Development Projects Map Updated and Now Interactive
- Change in Weight Ordinance Adjusts Local Truck Routes
Economic Development Newsletter October 2021 (PDF)
- Urbandale Ranked One of the Best Places to Live for Second Year in a Row
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program seeking applications
- Iowa Bankers Association opens new headquarters in Urbandale
- Urbandale and Grimes Approve New Annexation Boundary
- State Offers a New Business Designation to Attract and Retain Talent
Economic Development Newsletter August 2021 (PDF)
- New Site Preparation Assistance Polity for Transitioning Properties
- Railroad Repair on 100th Street to begin Monday, August 9
- Merle Hay / Buccaneer Arena Revitalization gaining Momentum
- Recently Approved Projects in Urbandale
Economic Development Newsletter May 2021 (PDF)
- Merle Hay Mall and Des Moines Buccaneers Project Presented to IEDA Board
- Douglas Avenue Road Improvements Underway
- Urbandale Maintains Strong Bond Rating from Moody's
Economic Development Newsletter March 2021 (PDF)
- Pandemic Impact Survey for Iowa Businesses and Nonprofits
- 2021 Road Construction Projects to Begin
- Merle Hay Campus Revitalization Project Submitted for Iowa Reinvestment Act
- Iowa Student Internship Program
Economic Development Newsletter December 2020 (PDF)
- Des Moines Buccaneers plan new arena at Merle Hay Mall
- Mayor's State of the City address video available
- DART proposing changes to service in northwest Urbandale
- Updated workforce information available
Economic Development Newsletter October 2020 (PDF)
- Meredith Drive half-diamond interchange and Iowa 141 flyover in the Urban Loop are open
Economic Development Newsletter September 2020 (PDF)
- Money Magazine rates Urbandale as a Best Place to Live for 2020
- Urbandale Video produced in Partnership with Iowa Economic Development Authority
- United Way 21-Day Equity Challenge
- Urban Loop Project Updates and Resources
- 104th Street Opening This Week
Economic Development Newsletter August 2020 (PDF)
- Interstate Improvement in the Urban Loop Nearing Completion
- New Fiber Optic Network Coming to Urbandale
- Blueprint Magazine Article Featuring Urbandale
- New Developments in Town to Know About
- 104th Street Reconstruction Nearing Completion
Economic Development Newsletter June 2020 (PDF)
- 38 Urbandale Businesses receive financial assistance through the Small Business Recovery Grant Program
- Updated Class A Office Incentive Guidelines
- Iowa Banker's Association to Build New Headquarters on Northpark Drive
- Major Progress on US 141 Flyover and Meredith Interchanges on I-35/80
- Building Activity Still Strong in Urbandale
Economic Development Newsletter April 2020 (PDF)
- A Message from the Mayor to the Urbandale Business Community about Coronavirus
- Opportunity to Support Urbandale Neighbors Impacted by Coronavirus through Endow Urbandale
- Urban Loop Projects Update: Four New Investments Approved by City Council
- Douglas Avenue Corridor Benefits from Public and Private Projects
- Urbandale Approves Reduced Property Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
Economic Development Newsletter December 2019 (PDF)
- Growth in the Urban Loop
- City Council Approves Merle Hay Apartments Project; Another Step toward Housing Affordability in Urbandale
- Urbandale Chamber of Commerce Citizen and Business of the Year
Economic Development Newsletter July 2019 (PDF)
- City of Urbandale Polk County Voters to Consider Local Option Sales Tax on August 6
- Assistant Director Aaron DeJong Joins City of Urbandale Economic Development Department
Economic Development Newsletter June 2019 (PDF)
- Perspectives on Future Urban Loop Development Areas Ready to be Shared
- Construction Updates: Urban Loop 86th Street and Meredith Drive Interchanges and Iowa 141 Flyover
Economic Development Newsletter February 2019 (PDF)
- City Council Takes Action to Encourage Investment and Employment with Incentive Extension
- Urban Loop Updates: 100th Street Construction Video, New Projects and Construction Timelines Map!
Economic Development Newsletter December 2018 (PDF)
- Technology Association of Iowa Honors Catalysts in Iowa Tech Scene
- Urbandale’s Courage League Sports Founder and President Receives ESPNW Award, All-Inclusive Playground Update
Economic Development Newsletter September 2018 (PDF)
- Urban Loop Update: Momentum Continues to Grow!
- Urbandale’s New Fire Station Improves Fire Protection Coverage; ISO Rating Improves
- City Staff to Visit Columbus, Ohio Metro for Development Strategy Exchange
Economic Development Newsletter July 2018 (PDF)
- Source Allies Invests and Expands, Creates 36 new Jobs
- Crescent Electric Supply Company Breaks Ground on New Urbandale Facility
- City Council Awards Contract to Confluence for Community Entrance Signage Master Plan
Economic Development Newsletter May 2018 (PDF)
- Traffic Volume Growing in Urbandale
- New Investments Meeting Residential Growth
Economic Development Newsletter December 2017 (PDF)
- City Council Approves Agreement with Deere & Company for Office Building Project
- Paradigm Building the First Major Investment Announced in the Urban Loop
- Third Fire Station Approved by Voters, to Open Summer 2019
- Internship Funding Available through the Iowa Economic Development Authority
Economic Development Newsletter October 2017 (PDF)
- Urbandale Unveils New Interstate Corridor Brand
- Urbandale Fire Department Supports Business Investment with Customer Service and Efficiency
- Urbandale Mayor and City Council Recognize Contributions of Manufacturers
Economic Development Newsletter July 2017 (PDF)
- 100th Street Interchange Update: Access Abundant Development Opportunities
- Mobile Food Vendor Pilot Program Approved
- Engage in Urbandale! Volunteer and Giving Opportunities Defined
Economic Development Newsletter March 2017 (PFD)
- City Council Awards Contract for 100th Street Interchange Ramp Grading Work
- Energy Control Technologies Investing in Space; Growing Employment
- MPO Purchases Freight Container Data; Pilot Website to Launch Soon
Economic Development Newsletter January 2017 (PDF)
- Last Approval Complete for Interchange at Meredith Drive and Iowa 141 Flyover Ramp
- City and Chamber to Support Urbandale Entrepreneurs in UI’s Venture School Program
- City Council Approves $209 Million Five-Year Capital Improvements Program
Economic Development Newsletter December 2016 (PDF)
- New Resource Available for Recruiting Talent to Urbandale
- City Council Approves Expansion of Downtown Urbandale TIF District
Economic Development Newsletter October 2016 (PDF)
- Iowa Workforce Development Completes Study of Urbandale Workforce
- New Members Appointed to the Economic Development Advisory Board
Economic Development Newsletter September 2016 (PDF)
- Interchange Justification Report Approved – Full Diamond Interchange at 100th Street Moving Forward
Economic Development Newsletter July 2016 (PDF)
- Urbandale Adopts Complete Streets Policy
- Unique Urbandale Arboretum Opens to the Public
Economic Development Newsletter April 2016 (PDF)
- Hy-Vee, Inc. Purchases Former K’s Merchandise Building, Plans for Hy-Vee Training and Fulfillment Center
- Urbandale’s FarmHer to Showcase Women in Agriculture on TV Show this fall
- Parks & Rec Offers Opportunities to Enjoy the Outdoors, Engage with Community
Economic Development Newsletter March 2016 (PDF)
- 100th Street Construction Underway
- City and Chamber Support Urbandale Entrepreneurship with UI Venture School Scholarship
Economic Development Newsletter January 2016 (PDF)
- Consider Becoming a Home Base Iowa Business and Support Urbandale’s Effort to Welcome Veterans
- New Year, New Tools for Using DART’s Service in Urbandale
Economic Development Newsletter December 2015 (PDF)
- Urbandale Develops Partnership with University of Iowa to Support Entrepreneurship
- Delta Dental of Iowa Recognized as Economic Impact Award Winner by Greater Des Moines Partnership
- Fastpath, Inc. Expanding Space and Employment
Economic Development Newsletter October 2015 (PDF)
- Internship Funding Available through the Iowa Economic Development Authority
Economic Development Newsletter August 2015 (PDF)
- ProbioFerm, LLC Expands with New Facility
- Congratulations to Two Urbandale Companies on Recognition for Outstanding Growth
- Access Revolving Loan Fund for Business Success
Economic Development Newsletter July 2015 (PDF)
- Homemakers Furniture Adding New 120,000 Square Foot Facility
- Innovation in Urbandale: Our First Soofa
Economic Development Newsletter May 2015 (PDF)
- Mercer to Expand Urbandale Workforce by 300+ Jobs
Economic Development Newsletter April 2015 (PDF)
- City and Chamber Partner with SBDC to Serve Businesses in Urbandale
- Access Info about Incentives and Development in Urbandale at April 30 Event
- Uniquely Urbandale: Giovannetti Community Shelter Serves a Dual Purpose
Economic Development Newsletter March 2015 (PDF)
- City Council Approves Douglas Avenue Urbanization Project; Area Eligible for New Incentive
- Invest in Happiness: Urbandale in the Rankings
Economic Development Newsletter January 2015 (PDF)
- City Council Focused on Economic Development, Approves New Financial Incentives
- Governor Presents Certified Connected Community Designation to Urbandale
- Uniquely Urbandale: Built Environment Excels
Economic Development Newsletter November 2014 (PDF)
- High Performing Urbandale Businesses Recognized with Awards
Economic Development Newsletter October 2014 (PDF)
- Advisory Board Members Bring their Expertise to Urbandale Economic Development Effort
Economic Development Newsletter August 2014 (PDF)
- Analysis Shows Urbandale has Lowest Tax Rate among Metro Cities
- Urbandale Enhances Value Proposition for Talented Workforce through Unique Collaboration
- Urbandale Population Continues Steady Growth