Centrally and conveniently located in the heart of the Midwest and Iowa, Ames is known for its healthy, stable economy, flourishing cultural environment, and the world-renowned Iowa State University.
Designated as a "Five-Star Quality of Life Metro" by Expansion Management Magazine, Ames is an attractive location for new businesses to locate and for existing businesses to expand. World class companies including 3M, Barilla, Becker Underwood, Boehringer Ingelheim, Hach, Sauer-Danfoss, Syngenta, and many others are located in Ames.
The City of Ames achieved the second highest grades for quality in ten areas in a new book, The New Rating Guide to Life in America's Small Cities. Ames ranked 2nd out of 189 cities that qualify in the following areas: climate/environment, diversions, economics, education, community assets, health care, public safety, transportation, and urban proximity.
Ames was also selected as one of top 20 Best Places to Live and Work by Employment Review magazine and BestJobsUSA.com. Each year Employment Review compiles data on more than 300 cities across the country. Read more about the national rankings and recognitions Ames has received...
As a vibrant circle of university, community, and opportunity, Ames offers a charming small town atmosphere with all the amenities of a big city. The community's commitment to excellence is contagious.
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