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Expanded Community Job Board - WorkInBooneIA.com

Posted on 02/04/2021 at 08:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Written By: Emily Haan, Marketing & Public Relations Intern, Ames Chamber of Commerce The Ames Economic Development Commission and the...

Categories: Developing Talent, Enhancing Community, Growing Business

Tagged As: Boone, Workforce

Fostering Innovation at the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship

Posted on 01/20/2021 at 03:46 PM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Written by: Emily Haan, Marketing & Public Relations Intern, Ames Chamber of Commerce Judi Eyles has worked with young entrepreneurs...

Categories: Advocating for Business, Building Relationships, Developing Talent, Growing Business

Tagged As: ISU Research Park

Economic Development is the Next 10 Years

Posted on 05/04/2020 at 12:30 PM by Dan Culhane

I enjoy looking out into the future and thinking about what is next! While the pandemic our world is enduring...

Categories: Enhancing Community, Growing Business

Economic Development is Business Recruitment

Posted on 05/04/2020 at 12:30 PM by John Hall

One of the major staples of any economic development organization is business recruitment. Often, business recruitment is the most publicly...

Categories: Growing Business

Economic Development is Entrepreneurship

Posted on 05/04/2020 at 12:30 PM by John Hall

Within economic development the topic of entrepreneurship is one of the toughest growth opportunities to properly understand and support. Here...

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Economic Development is Business Retention and Expansion

Posted on 05/04/2020 at 12:30 PM by Brenda Dryer

Story County is home to a diverse range of industries including advanced manufacturing, biosciences and technology, precision farming, and more....

Categories: Growing Business

Economic Development is Community Development

Posted on 05/04/2020 at 12:30 PM by Dustin Ingram

Throughout the years, Ames and Story County have been fortunate to receive numerous accolades for our high quality of life....

Categories: Enhancing Community, Growing Business

Security & Productivity While Working from Home

Posted on 04/08/2020 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Written by: Corey Munson, Vice President PC Matic PC Matic has been operating with a workforce comprised exclusively of 'work...

Categories: Developing Talent, Growing Business

The Benefits of Being a Gold member

Posted on 02/12/2020 at 09:00 AM by Calli Sandahl

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At the Ames Chamber of Commerce, we are pleased to have over 350 Gold Members. Out of the 593 total...

Categories: Growing Business

Childcare Ready

Posted on 02/05/2020 at 09:00 AM by Brenda Dryer

Communities and businesses across Iowa are facing workforce shortages like never before. Just like affordable housing, quality childcare is an...

Categories: Growing Business

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