Ames Regional Economic Alliance

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The Ames Regional Economic Alliance, known as the Alliance, works to promote economic growth and community development across Boone, Greene, Hamilton, and Story counties in Central Iowa.

Thanks for stopping in Downtown Ames, Murph & Andy!It was great to see the "Cheers for Beers Tour" broadcasting live fro...
06/05/2026

Thanks for stopping in Downtown Ames, Murph & Andy!

It was great to see the "Cheers for Beers Tour" broadcasting live from the patio at Sweet Caroline's Kitchen & Cocktails this afternoon. Thanks for spending part of your day in Ames and helping create some extra energy downtown on a beautiful day.

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Celebrate National Consultant Day by recognizing the professionals, businesses, and industry experts who bring insight, ...
06/05/2026

Celebrate National Consultant Day by recognizing the professionals, businesses, and industry experts who bring insight, strategy, and solutions that help organizations grow and succeed.

Allie Jones Consulting
CWL Group
North Central Iowa SBDC
ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
JCG Land Services
Jennings Kallen Advisors, LLC
M&D BEST
MFS HR Solutions
Resource Consulting Engineers, LLC
Terracon
Transworld Business Advisors

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this month’s Business After Hours at Cornbred hosted by Segra! It was a great eveni...
06/04/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this month’s Business After Hours at Cornbred hosted by Segra! It was a great evening of conversation and community and a beautiful array of foods!

‼️UPDATE ‼️ Due to wet course conditions and the recommendation of Ames Golf and Country Club, the 2026 Ames Regional Ec...
06/04/2026

‼️UPDATE ‼️

Due to wet course conditions and the recommendation of Ames Golf and Country Club, the 2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Golf Outing has been POSTPONED to Friday, June 26th.

Our staff will be in contact with those who signed up within the next week to confirm your availability for our new date. For any questions, please contact Sarah Hurley at [email protected]. We apologize for any inconvenience!

We are excited to welcome Bailing Out Benji as a member of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance. Bailing Out Benji is a n...
06/04/2026

We are excited to welcome Bailing Out Benji as a member of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance. Bailing Out Benji is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public about responsible pet adoption and raising awareness about puppy mills and commercial breeding practices. Learn more about their mission and resources by visiting their website today! www.bailingoutbenji.com

We are looking forward to a great day at Ames Golf and Country Club for the 2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Golf Da...
06/04/2026

We are looking forward to a great day at Ames Golf and Country Club for the 2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Golf Day!

Big thank you to our presenting sponsor, First Interstate Bank, for their support during this year's event!

This event would also not be possible without the support of many other great sponsors.

Greater Iowa Credit Union
Riddle's Jewelry
Scott Lawrence - American Family Insurance - Ames, IA
3M
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Outside Scoop Ames
First National Bank 247
10Fold Architecture + Engineering
Bankers Trust Company
Cyclone Liquors
Discover Ames
Green Hills Community
Henkel Construction
Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar
HPC, LLC
MEMBERS1st Community Credit Union
Saltech Systems
Story Medical
TS Bank
Northwest Bank
VisionBank
Woodruff Construction

06/04/2026

In Ames, Iowa, an independent bookstore thrives on connection, conversation, and a shared love of reading. Inside, books become more than products—they’re personal recommendations that build relationships between staff and readers in a close-knit college town.

Watch Dog-Eared Books Ames’ segment in the John McGivern’s Main Street episode.

Celebrate National Cheese Day by recognizing the businesses, brands, and people who bring flavor, quality, and creativit...
06/04/2026

Celebrate National Cheese Day by recognizing the businesses, brands, and people who bring flavor, quality, and creativity to tables everywhere.

Fareway Stores Ames
Fareway Meat Market Ames
Hy-Vee
Letter Eats By B
Savor On Main
Sisters in Cheese
Wheatsfield Cooperative

We had a fantastic turnout last night for our first AREA Interns event of the summer! Thank you to Mollie Frideres-Smith...
06/03/2026

We had a fantastic turnout last night for our first AREA Interns event of the summer!

Thank you to Mollie Frideres-Smith with MFS HR Solutions for presenting and facilitating an engaging speed networking session! Interns representing more than 20 companies had the opportunity to build connections, practice networking skills, and learn from one another in a fun, interactive environment.

A special thank you to Colorbiotics for hosting and to our workforce sponsors for supporting these opportunities throughout the summer.

We look forward to seeing everyone again on June 16 for our Downtown Ames Scavenger Hunt, followed by presentations from The LINC Project and the Ames Event Center!

Thank you to Dr. David Cook, President of Iowa State University, for meeting with members of our Board of Directors toda...
06/03/2026

Thank you to Dr. David Cook, President of Iowa State University, for meeting with members of our Board of Directors today for the first of three small-group roundtable discussions.

Dr. Cook shared candid reflections on his first 100 days in office and his vision for the future of Iowa State University. We appreciated the opportunity to hear about the university’s priorities and the continued impact it has on our region and across the state of Iowa.

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304 Main Street
Ames, IA
50010

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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