A Business Tries to Solve a Town’s Housing Problem

The Pella Corporation, manufacturer of windows and doors, is headquartered in a small town in Iowa. When a shortage of housing and amenities hindered its ability to hire and grow, the company decided to tackle some of these problems themselves. WSJ’s Charity Scott tells the complicated tale of a modern company town. Further Reading:  - Facing Labor Shortages, Pella Reinvents the Company Town in Rural Iowa   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices