Welcome to Economic Engines, where each week we spotlight one community’s economic development initiatives, challenges and opportunities related to attracting corporate relocations, expansions, job creation and investment.

This week we’ll look at DeSoto, where Wisconsin-based faucet, sink and bathtub manufacturer Kohler Co. is looking to significantly expand its operations into a yet-to-be-built facility expected to sit near Polk Street and Danieldale Road.

We talked with Murphy Cheatham, director…