Existing Business

Ames:  The Ideal Location for Business
Ames is thriving because of its existing businesses.  Your commitment to Ames is important to the success of our workforce and community as a whole.  We thank you for choosing to call Ames home.

Available Resources
The Ames Economic Development Commission offers a number of services available to assist local existing businesses.  For example, the Executive Call Program, aimed directly at local businesses and industries, is an annual survey project conducted by the AEDC in order to determine industry needs, concerns and health of the local industrial base, as well as to assess the opportunities and risks for retention and expansion.  Other services include workforce development assistance, and much more.  Contact the AEDC today to learn more...

Financial Assistance
Read information about local and state programs offering financial assistance to expanding or relocating businesses.  More...

NationJob.com
The AEDC  is excited to offer the services of NationJob Network to help connect talented people to quality jobs in the Ames area.  NationJob is dedicated to building economic properity through workforce development.  More...

Project News
A lot is happening in Ames!  Read a brief overview of the exciting projects recently announced by the AEDC.  More...

Ames Profile
The Ames Economic Development Commission is the primary resource for information about the Ames community.  Find details for everything from history to demographics and from the cost of living to local retail statistics.  More...

Community Resources
Read about the organizations, attractions, and services available in the Ames area, including local news resources, utility information, and attractions.  More...