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Ames Chamber of Commerce Promotes Business Development Coordinator to Full Time

May 24, 2021

The Ames Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission is excited to announce that Gerry Alt has transitioned into a full-time position as a Business Development Coordinator. Alt recently graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Management Information Systems from the Ivy College of Business. After Alt spent...

Perfect Flight Announces Plan to Open Global Headquarters in the Iowa State University Research Park

May 21, 2021

The Ames Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce Perfect Flight, a Brazilian founded company, will be opening its global headquarters in the Iowa State University Research Park in Ames, Iowa. Perfect Flight was created in 2015 to become the first aerial application solution to help farmers and duster/aerial applicators...

Ames Economic Development Commission Marks Economic Development Week 2021

May 7, 2021

The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) and partner organizations will be celebrating National Economic Development Week from May 9 - 15, 2021 to showcase the contributions of positive economic development and ongoing economic development projects in our communities. “As the lead economic development organization in Story County, the AEDC works...

Ames Economic Development Commission Receives Business Retention & Expansion Award

March 22, 2021

The Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) has awarded a Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Award to the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) for the John Deere Technology Innovation Center in the Iowa State University Research Park in Ames. “The John Deere project in the Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP)...

Verbio Nevada to Expand Company with $80M Capital Investment

March 19, 2021

Verbio Nevada, a biorefinery owned by Verbio North America, plans to expand operations through an $80 million capital investment. The State of Iowa awarded Verbio Nevada project tax incentives through HQJ. The company plans to invest in a fully integrated renewable natural gas and ethanol production facility. This will reduce...

John Hall Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

March 18, 2021

John Hall, Vice President, Ames Chamber of Commerce, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Ames Chamber of Commerce Receives $15,000 in State Funding to Support Workforce Training

March 17, 2021

The Ames Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Des Moines Area Community College and the United Way of Story County, have received $15,000 for accelerated certificate programs for high-demand industries in the region.

Over $630,000 in State Funding Awarded to Area Childcare Providers

March 12, 2021

The State of Iowa has awarded over $630,000 in funding to area childcare providers creating 265 new childcare options through the Child Care Challenge grant program and the DHS Investing in Iowa's Child Care funding program.

Community Job Board Expansion – WorkInBooneIA.com

February 19, 2021

The City of Boone and the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) are pleased to announce new WorkInBooneIA.com community job board.

Ames Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Ames Main Street Director

February 2, 2021

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Kim Frey to the team as the Ames Main Street Director and Chamber Membership Coordinator.

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