News & Reports
What's Happening in Ames and at the AEDC?
We invite you to discover how the Ames Economic Development Commission, along with our partners and other community organizations, have worked to change and improve the outlook we have for the future. View our latest newsletters, reports, and more.
Project News
Read a brief overview of the exciting projects recently announced by the AEDC.
AEDC Projects News
News
Read up on the latest local economic development news.
- July 8, 2010, Iowa State students start an Ames bioenergy company
- June 25, 2010, Ames locked in as one of the best places for bank data-security
- May 13, 2010, PowerFilm’s solar gear available on Boy Scout Web site
- May 1, 2010, Improving economy boosts employment at Sauer Danfoss
- April 29, 2010, 'Aggieville' developer gets a shot revitalizing Campustown
- April 27, 2010, Webfilings no longer flying under the radar
- April 23, 2010, Neighborhood grows near Stange, Bloomington
- April 23, 2010, County Income climbs in 2008
- April 6, 2010, Culver stresses importance of Iowa's renewable energy
- March 30, 2010, Local group sets China Mission
- March 15, 2010, REG® becomes North America’s largest wholly?owned biodiesel manufacturing business with
finalization of plant consolidations - January 29, 2010, Turbine repair plant gives Culver a tour
- January 27, 2010, ISU leads the way to cutting-edge ag technology
- December 31, 2009, American Packaging expansion adding jobs
- December 29, 2009, State funds could help key industrial park utility work
- December 16, 2009, Harkin announces more than $77.2 million for defense projects across Iowa
- December 12, 2009, Business Times: ISU Research Park building approaches completion
- November 27, 2009, Chamber, AEDC, Young Professionals gear up for retail business survey
- September 25, 2009, Experts: Ames economic downturn to recent to measure
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Ames Business Quarterly
The Ames Business Quarterly provides a summary of recent activities, announcements, and news affecting local businesses, investors, and the Ames community.
Third Quarter 2009
Second Quarter 2009
Fall 2008
Spring 2008
December 2007
September 2007
May 2007
Quarterly Economic Report
The AEDC assembles the Quarterly Economic Report (QER) to give a statistical analysis of the Ames regional economy.
First Quarter 2010
Fourth Quarter 2009
Third Quarter 2009
Second Quarter 2009
First Quarter 2009
Fourth Quarter 2008
Third Quarter 2008
Second Quarter 2008
First Quarter 2008
Fourth Quarter 2007
Third Quarter 2007
Second Quarter 2007
First Quarter 2007
AEDC Investor Report
The AEDC Investor Report, published in April 2009, highlights the midpoint of a five-year $2.5 million economic development plan for Ames.
A Community of Success Investor Report 2009
AEDC Annual Report
The AEDC Annual Report provides an overview of accomplishments for the year.
2007 AEDC Annual Report
2005-2006 AEDC Annual Report
2004-2005 AEDC Annual Report
2003-2004 AEDC Annual Report
Executive Call Report
The Executive Call Report summarizes the findings from the annual survey project the AEDC conducts 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.
2007 Executive Call Report
2006 Executive Call Report
2008 Executive Call Report
Ames Seed Capital Fund Annual Report
The Ames Seed Capital Fund Annual Report summarizes investments made through the year.
ASCF Annual Report 2009
ASCF Annual Report 2008
ASCF Annual Report 2007
ASCF Annual Report 2006
ASCF Annual Report 2005
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