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SUMMARY:4th Tuesday Free Open Write
DESCRIPTION:Join Ana McCracken for our Open Write Tuesday on Zoom or in person at Fifth Street Writers.\nWHAT’S AN OPEN WRITE?\nWe join together, share what we’re working on, and write for ~90 minutes. At the end, we share our successes, and sign off. Easy peasy.\nEmail Ana, ana@ameswriterscollective.org to register for the event.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/4th-tuesday-free-open-write/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:612 Fifth Street
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DTSTART:20260715T233000Z
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PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Bored? Games!
DESCRIPTION:Will you punch your Ticket to Ride or will your Splendor attract noble patrons? Join us for adult game night every month to find out!\nTabletop games will be available to play, or bring a favorite to share. All gaming experience levels are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Everyone 18 or older is welcome.\n \nSupported by the Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/bored-games-2/
ORGANIZER;CN=Ames Public Library:MAILTO:webref@amespubliclibrary.org
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
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DTSTART:20260730T123000Z
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SUMMARY:AREA Interns Celebration on National Intern Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of a great summer on National Intern Day! This event will highlight a previous 4 Under 40 speaker, Grace Larkey – Community Affairs Advisor with Chevron and interns will receive a free professional headshot.  This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the summer and imagine what your future in the Ames region could look like.\nThis event is free, but registration is preferred. Please use this link to register:\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=10552
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Interns
LOCATION:2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA 50014
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DTSTART:20260723T170000Z
DTEND:20260723T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260714T192200Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260714
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Cardinal FPV Cinematics
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us to celebrate our new member, Cardinal FPV Cinematics, joining the Ames Regional Economic Alliance!\n\nInterested in learning more about Cardinal FPV Cinematics? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/video/Cardinal-FPV-Cinematics-10042 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com ( mailto:morganne@amesalliance.com ) to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-cardinal-fpv-cinematics/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:304 Main St, Ames
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DTSTART:20260729T210000Z
DTEND:20260730T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260714T191000Z
CREATED:20260714
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Carbon Chiropractic and Integrative Health
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us to celebrate our new member, Carbon Chiropractic & Integrative Health, for their Grand Opening and joining the Ames Regional Economic Alliance!\n\nRibbon cutting at 4:00PM with Open House to follow.\nInterested in learning more about Carbon Chiropractic? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/chiropractors/Carbon-Chiropractic-&-Integrative-Health-10056 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com ( mailto:emory@ameschamber.com ) to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-carbon-chiropractic-and-integrative-health/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:102 Steel Street, Gilbert
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DTSTART:20260819T210000Z
DTEND:20260819T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260714T185500Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Formative Years
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us to celebrate our new member, Formative Years, joining the Ames Regional Economic Alliance!\n\nInterested in learning more about Formative Years: Growing and Learning Center? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/child-development-&-care/Formative-Years-Growing-and-Learning-Center-580 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com ( mailto:emory@ameschamber.com ) to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-formative-years/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:4510 Todd Dr, Ames
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DTSTART:20260820T150000Z
DTEND:20260820T223000Z
DTSTAMP:20260713T155700Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260713
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SUMMARY:Iowa State Fair Blood Drive with LifeServe and WHO Radio
DESCRIPTION:Showing your fair spirit is more than just attending concerts at the Grandstand or trying the newest food on a stick. It’s also helping your neighbors and those in need. You can show your fair spirit by donating blood and saving lives at LifeServe’s Iowa State Fair Blood Drive!  \nLifeServe is teaming up with Simon Conway, host of the Simon Conway Show on WHO Radio, for a festive fair blood drive on Thursday, August 20, from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Our bloodmobile bus will be parked on the Grand Concourse, north of the WHO Crystal Studio. As a special thank you, all donors will receive an exclusive LifeServe tote bag to help you carry all your fair goodies during your visit.  \nThe Iowa State Fair comes just once a year. But your blood donation can make a difference all year long. Schedule your donation today!\nIowa State Fair Blood Drive – LifeServe Blood Center ( https://www.lifeservebloodcenter.org/about-us/news-and-events/calendar-of-events/blood-drives/iowa-state-fair-blood-drive-/eid_0f0c26f1016e7338/ )\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/iowa-state-fair-blood-drive-with-lifeserve-and-who-radio/
ORGANIZER;CN=LifeServe Blood Center:MAILTO:blooddonor@lifeservebloodcenter.org
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
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DTSTART:20260730T210000Z
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SUMMARY:Bold Dance Open House
DESCRIPTION:\nBold Dance Open House:\n𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 + 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭\n𝟒:𝟎𝟎–𝟕:𝟑𝟎 𝐏𝐌\n𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡\n\n\n\nCome spend the evening with us and get ready for the new dance season!\n 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬\n 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐧𝐞𝐰 + 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬\n 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡\n 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬\n 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬\n 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟\n 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥!\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a returning Bold family or brand new to the studio, we can’t wait to see you! Come hang out, ask questions, get ready for classes, and kick off another year of dancing with us!\n\n\n\nSave the dates — we’ll see you there!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/bold-dance-open-house/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:202 SE 5th St Ste 104 Ames
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DTSTART:20260715T210000Z
DTEND:20260715T213000Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Handful of Made
DESCRIPTION:\n\n \nJoin us to celebrate our new member, Handful of Made, joining the Ames Regional Economic Alliance!\n\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com ( mailto:emory@ameschamber.com ) to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-handful-of-made-2/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:Ames, IA
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DTSTART:20260721T150000Z
DTEND:20260721T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260709T141800Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260709
PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Organic Kernza, Sunflowers and Oats: Seeking Financial and Agronomic Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Event description\nCentral Iowa farmers Caleb Akin and Noah Wendt began farming together through their partnership, A & W Farms, in 2006. They began transitioning acres to organic in 2015, drawn by the higher prices of organic crops. As they have continued to transition more of their acres, Caleb and Noah have come to appreciate opportunities to grow niche crops and decrease reliance on external inputs.  \nAs markets have become available, Noah and Caleb have been able to grow crops beyond corn and soybeans, such as oats, sunflowers and Kernza. They also use cover crops and limit tillage whenever possible. Come to their field day to see their Kernza, a perennial grain crop, in its second season of growth. You’ll also see sunflowers growing for oil production and food-grade oats nearing or at harvest stage. \nMeal\nA light meal will follow the field day, sponsored by Mad Capital.\nSee & Discuss\nKernza as a means of reducing tillage in organic fields\nBaling straw to make the most of a grain crop\nChallenges with marketing diverse crops\nFitting sunflowers into a crop rotation\nThe benefits of a 24-row camera-guided cultivator, and how to time its use \nAn RSVP is appreciated at https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/organic-kernza-sunflowers-and-oats-seeking-financial-and-agronomic-sustainability/\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/organic-kernza-sunflowers-and-oats-seeking-financial-and-agronomic-sustainability/
ORGANIZER;CN=Practical Farmers of Iowa:MAILTO:info@practicalfarmers.org
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:29630 600th Avenue, Cambridge, Iowa 50046
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DTSTART:20260715T210000Z
DTEND:20260715T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260630T161600Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Handful of Made
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us to celebrate our new member, Handful of Made, joining the Alliance\nInterested in learning more about Handful of Made? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/arts/Handful-of-Made-10052 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-handful-of-made/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:304 Main St, Ames
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DTSTART:20260909T210000Z
DTEND:20260909T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260630T161100Z
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Ingios Geotechnics
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us to celebrate our new member, Ingios Geotechnics, joining the Alliance\nInterested in learning more about Ingios Geotechnics? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/engineers/Ingios-Geotechnics,-Inc-10054 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-ingios-geotechnics/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:Boone, IA
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DTSTART:20260717T123000Z
DTEND:20260717T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260629T211500Z
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PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Coffee Connections
DESCRIPTION:Coffee Connections brings together local, professional women for relaxed conversation, new connections, and community building—all over a great cup of coffee.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/coffee-connections-2/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:159 Sheldon Ave, Ames
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DTSTART:20261009T220000Z
DTEND:20261012T030000Z
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SUMMARY:Spirits in the Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss one of Central Iowa’s most beloved Halloween events, featuring 1,000 carved pumpkins, candy for the kids, and nightly entertainment!\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/spirits-in-the-gardens-2/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA, 50011
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DTSTART:20261005T213000Z
DTEND:20261006T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260626T172700Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260626
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SEQUENCE:6
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity 101 – Residents & Families
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis is the first of many community-wide cybersecurity events focused on helping residents, families, businesses, and organizations stay safe in today’s digital world. Our goal is simple: provide practical information, useful resources, and community connections that help build a safer and more cyber-aware community. This event is in collaboration between PC Matic, Huxley Communications, Huxley Development Corporation, City of Huxley, and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance.\nEvening Session: Residents & Families\n\nOnline safety and digital citizenship\nScam, fraud, and identity theft awareness\nSocial media, privacy, and personal information protection\nHelping children and teens navigate technology safely\nCommunity discussion and Q&A with local experts\n\n \nBoth sessions will be a panel discussion with representatives from the FBI, CISA, ISU, and Ballard Community School District and more.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/cybersecurity-101-residents-families/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
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DTSTART:20261005T123000Z
DTEND:20261005T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260626T165100Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260626
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity 101 – Businesses & Organizations
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nThis is the first of many community-wide cybersecurity events focused on helping residents, families, businesses, and organizations stay safe in today’s digital world. Our goal is simple: provide practical information, useful resources, and community connections that help build a safer and more cyber-aware community. This event is in collaboration between PC Matic, Huxley Communications, Huxley Development Corporation, City of Huxley, and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance.\n \nMorning Session: Businesses & Organizations\n\nCybersecurity risks facing small businesses and nonprofits\nProtecting customer, employee, and business data\nAI-related threats and emerging scams\nBuilding a cyber-aware workplace culture\nPanel discussion with local cybersecurity experts.\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/cybersecurity-101-businesses-organizations/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
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DTSTART:20261001T220000Z
DTEND:20261002T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260626T160000Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260626
PRIORITY:5
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SUMMARY:Huxley Business Social: South Story Bank & Trust
DESCRIPTION:Description:\nJoin us for an evening of networking and community connections at the Huxley Business Social hosted by South Story Bank & Trust.\nLocal business owners and employees are invited to gather, connect with fellow professionals, learn more about South Story Bank & Trust, and receive updates from the Ames Regional Economic Alliance and the City of Huxley.\nEnjoy light refreshments while building relationships and strengthening connections within the Huxley business community. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, reconnect with colleagues, or learn what’s happening locally, this is a great opportunity to do so.\nNo RSVP is required, simply stop by between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. and join us for an engaging evening.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/huxley-business-social-south-story-bank-trust/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
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DTSTART:20260804T210000Z
DTEND:20260804T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260617T215300Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Election Candidate Social
DESCRIPTION:\nThe Ames Regional Economic Alliance is the leading voice for promoting economic growth policies and initiatives on behalf of the area business community including Boone County, Greene County, Hamilton County, and Story County. Join us for the 2026 Election Candidate Social to hear from those running for office.\nThis event is an essential gathering for anyone invested in the future of Story, Boone, Greene, and Hamilton Counties. Whether you are a business owner, community leader, or advocate for regional development, the Candidate Social is an event you won’t want to miss. Together, we can make a positive impact on our local and state legislative efforts, ensuring a brighter future for all.\nThe event is free to attend, but registration is required.\n \n \nElected Officials and Candidates invited:\nIowa State Senate, District 24*\nSenator Jesse Green (R)\n \nIowa State Senate, District 25\nSenator Herman Quirmbach (D) **\n \nIowa State Senate, District 26*\nSenator Kara Warme (R)\n \nIowa State Senate, District 28*\nSenator Dennis Guth (R)\n \nIowa State House of Representatives – District 47\nChris New (D)\nRepresentative Carter Nordman (R) **\n \nIowa State House of Representatives – District 48\nRepresentative Chad Behn (R) **\nBenjamin Olsen (D)\n \nIowa State House of Representatives – District 49\nRepresentative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) **\n \nIowa State House of Representatives – District 50\nRepresentative Ross Wilburn (D) **\n \nIowa State House of Representatives – District 51\nRepresentative Brett Barker (R) **\nTeresa Perin (D)\n \nIowa State House of Representatives – District 55\nSenator Shannon Latham (R) *\nBeau Klaver (R)\nCynthia Oppedal Paschen (D)\n \nStory County Board of Supervisors – District 1\nSupervisor Linda Murken (D) **\nJeff Staton (R)\n \nStory County Board of Supervisors – District 2\nMarty Chitty (R)\nRoss Eveland (D)\n \nStory County Board of Supervisors – District 3\nSupervisor Latifah Faisal (D) **\nKirk Nesset (R)\n \n* Not up for election\n** Incumbent candidate  \n \n\n2026 Business Advocacy Sponsors\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Presenting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Gold Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Gold Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Gold Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-election-candidate-social/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:316 Main St, Ames, IA, 50010
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-26fd45817c0a0bb1e951d17fa7df947c@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261007T170000Z
DTEND:20261007T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260609T193200Z
CREATED:20260609
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning Services
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us with our member, Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning Services celebrating 55 years in business!\n\nInterested in learning more about Steamway Craftsmen Cleaning? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/janitorial-services/Steamway-Craftsmen-Cleaning-Services-2835 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\n \nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com ( https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-brandworks-llc/sidney@amesalliance.com ) to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-steamway-craftsmen-cleaning-services/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:Ames, IA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-2301a7bdda1dd4a4b0767fdbdfe911ce@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260728T170000Z
DTEND:20260728T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260605T192700Z
CREATED:20260605
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:AREA YP: July Lunch & Learn – Resilience in Transition: Inside Iowa State Football’s Year of Change
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://areayoungprofessionals.com/events/resilience-in-transition-inside-iowa-state-footballs-year-of-change/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar,AREA Young Professionals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-58d123e75dac4f3e9fb6c4d20ca6f517@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260716T210000Z
DTEND:20260716T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260603T214600Z
CREATED:20260603
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Fortress Insurance Services
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us to celebrate our member, Fortress Insurance Services, moving to their new location!\nInterested in learning more about Fortress Insurance? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/insurance/Fortress-Insurance-Services-1521 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-fortress-insurance-services/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:Ames, IA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-c99e757a469e0631c1a61e97949885f1@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260729T123000Z
DTEND:20260729T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260601T211700Z
CREATED:20260601
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:55
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:\nEvery week, entrepreneurs and small businesses present ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives you the opportunity to refine your elevator pitch to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support.\nDate: Wednesday, July 29\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker:CYstarters:\n\nBen Trost & Sophia Thomas, Go-Mode\nIsaac White, Bark & Grille\nBrandon Garland, ONCH\nTeneill Childers, Aqua Lux\n\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \nThank You Sponsors!\n          \n             \n\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-7-29-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-24bcb4d0caa4120575bb45c8a156b651@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260722T123000Z
DTEND:20260722T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260601T211500Z
CREATED:20260601
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:55
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION:\nEvery week, entrepreneurs and small businesses present ideas to the local community and learn how those around them can support their business in its growth. Your local 1 Million Cups (1MC) community gives you the opportunity to refine your elevator pitch to a diverse audience, access training programs, and engage with a network for support.\nDate: Wednesday, July 22\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker:CYstarters:\n\nMegan Rose, Meg’s Coffee House\nKade Wilson, NextUP\nWilnuse Riphin, EcoCradle\n\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \nThank You Sponsors!\n          \n             \n\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-7-22-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-51e12869e03348d481ca682359282739@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261028T203000Z
DTEND:20261028T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260528T214100Z
CREATED:20260528
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
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SUMMARY:2026 State of Technology
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the 2026 State of Technology, sponsored by Saltech Systems\nIowa State University!  Educators from local school districts will be present to discuss K-12 programming, local and state conditions, projections for the upcoming school year, and more.\nInvited Panelists\nSalman Maqsood, Saltech Systems\nLevi Bappe, Huxley Communications\nand more to come!\nSchedule at Glance\n3:30pm Doors open and snacks will be available\n3:45pm Program Begins\n5:00pm Program Ends\nThis event is free to attend, but registration is required. Register today!\n \nEvent Sponsor\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Event Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-state-of-technology/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:400 S Main St, Huxley, IA 50124
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-2190834cf569ffab46854f84b2124104@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260716T123000Z
DTEND:20260716T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260528T150200Z
CREATED:20260528
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:7
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SUMMARY:2026 State of Education
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the 2026 State of Education, sponsored by Iowa State University! This will be held on Thursday, July 16 from 7:30-9:00am. Educators from local school districts will be present to discuss K-12 programming, local and state conditions, projections for the upcoming school year, and more.\nInvited Panelists\nScott Grimes, Superintendent, Ames Community School District\nDr. Christine Trujillo, Superintendent, Gilbert Community School District\nDr. Julie Trepa, Superintendent, Boone Community School District\nDr. Dani Trimble, Superintendent, Ballard Community School District\nSchedule at Glance\n7:30am Doors open and breakfast will be available\n7:45am Program Begins\n9:00am Program Ends\nThis event is free to attend, but registration is required. Register today!\n \nEvent Sponsor\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Event Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-state-of-education/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:119 Washington Ave, Ames, IA 50010
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-64714a86909d401f8feb83e8c2d94b23@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260717T170000Z
DTEND:20260717T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260526T200100Z
CREATED:20260526
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Hamilton County Growth Partnership Business Appreciation Lunch and Golf Event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-hamilton-county-growth-partnership-business-appreciation-lunch-and-golf-event/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ed1db771321105b3c0dbc70a661b9b10@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260805T213000Z
DTEND:20260805T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260526T135000Z
CREATED:20260526
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:16
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours: Colorbiotics
DESCRIPTION:\n \nCome join us for Business After Hours!\nIf you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for drinks and appetizers. Business After Hours is a free, come and go as you please, event designed to help community members build relationships with other Alliance members and business owners.\nThese evening receptions are hosted monthly by member businesses as a great opportunity to network with others across the community. As an Alliance member there is no fee to attend.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/business-after-hours-colorbiotics-2/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:2305 E Lincoln Way
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ca3f4ad48be4dc9ef210f96327e1331b@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261203T230000Z
DTEND:20261204T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260521T161600Z
CREATED:20260521
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Downtown Ames: Snow Magic Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/2026-snow-magic-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Downtown Ames
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-19a04d6ae3e382a86229740a17307c22@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261127T060000Z
DTEND:20261201T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260521T161500Z
CREATED:20260521
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Small Business Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/small-business-weekend-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Downtown Ames
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-f06edc8ab534b2c7ecbd4c2051d9cb1e@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261030T150000Z
DTEND:20261030T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260521T151200Z
CREATED:20260521
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Downtown Ames: Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/downtown-trick-or-treat-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Downtown Ames
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-d5a24856959a183b69834f99fad86e5d@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261008T230000Z
DTEND:20261009T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260521T150700Z
CREATED:20260521
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Downtown Ames: Witches Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/witches-walk-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Downtown Ames
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0d2f28fbfb3c845930a1cba0672950b1@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260917T220000Z
DTEND:20260918T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260521T150400Z
CREATED:20260521
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Downtown Ames: Music Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/music-walk-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Downtown Ames
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-9ff2d68a234ace2643d46c35b9002ab3@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261204T220000Z
DTEND:20261205T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260521T144900Z
CREATED:20260521
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Campustown Cocoa Crawl
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the inaugural Campustown Cocoa Crawl on December 4 in the Campustown Business District!\nThis event is free to participate. Check back at a later date for a list of who is participating!\n \nThis event is open to all to attend, but businesses participating must be located within the Campustown Business District. If you do not know if your business is within the district, please contact Shannon Thiele at shannon@amesalliance.com ( mailto:shannon@amesalliance.com ).\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-campustown-cocoa-crawl/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Campustown Business District
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-35769af2909a9593b22f8b832ae7600e@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261119T173000Z
DTEND:20261119T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260520T153700Z
CREATED:20260520
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:17
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Hamilton County Growth Partnership Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hamiltoncountygrowthpartnership.com/events/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Economic Development
LOCATION:2501 Briggs Woods Trail, Webster City, IA 50595
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-e10559d57b97636f684ed48d171889e8@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261203T223000Z
DTEND:20261203T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260519T225100Z
CREATED:20260519
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:AREA YP: Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://areayoungprofessionals.com/events/areayp-holiday-party/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar,AREA Young Professionals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-977f8b33d303564416bf9f4ab1c39720@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261105T060000Z
DTEND:20261109T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260518T161000Z
CREATED:20260518
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Downtown Ames: 2026 Holiday Warm-Up
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/holiday-warm-up-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar,Downtown Ames
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ec0387f057705a013c09bc5508249ea7@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260812T213000Z
DTEND:20260812T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260414T164200Z
CREATED:20260414
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:AREA YP: Sip & Shop on Main Street
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://areayoungprofessionals.com/events/sip-shop-on-main-street/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Young Professionals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ed169960635ad981cb7b65edf84b3f8f@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260730T123000Z
DTEND:20260730T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260324T154200Z
CREATED:20260324
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:AREA Interns 2026: National Intern Day and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:\nThe AREA Intern Program is a summer series designed to help interns and college students connect with local business leaders while exploring the opportunities the Ames region has to offer. By immersing interns and college students in a variety of professional development experiences, we hope to inspire them to consider staying in the AREA as they begin their careers. Thanks to our Workforce Sponsors, events are free to attend, but registration is required. This program was previously known as “See Yourself In Ames.”\nCelebrate the end of a great summer on National Intern Day! This event will highlight a previous 4 Under 40 speaker, Grace Larkey – Community Affairs Advisor with Chevron, and interns will receive a free professional headshot.  This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the summer and imagine what your future in the Ames region could look like.\n \nThank you Workforce Sponsors!\n		\n			\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/area-interns-2026-national-intern-day-and-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Interns
LOCATION:2100 Green Hills Drive, Ames, IA 50014
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-f1cf2a082126bf02de0b307778ce73a7@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260806T210000Z
DTEND:20260806T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260324T140800Z
CREATED:20260324
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Home Kneads
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us to celebrate our new member, Home Kneads, for their Grand Opening and joining the Ames Regional Economic Alliance!\n\nInterested in learning more about Home Kneads? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/bakeries/Home-Kneads--10032 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cutting’s after the event on the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Facebook page.\nWant to host your own ribbon cutting? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com ( mailto:emory@ameschamber.com ) to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-home-kneads/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:114 Main St, Slater
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-8944871f1c9865a77a3d9c92cadf124d@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260827T210000Z
DTEND:20260828T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260218T180700Z
CREATED:20260218
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Taste of Campustown
DESCRIPTION:\nSample your way through the Campustown Business District at Taste of Campustown!\nTaste of Campustown celebrates the diverse cuisine found within the Campustown Business District. Attendees will purchase tickets at one of the ticket booths within the Campustown Business District in $5 increments for 5 tickets. Tickets can be redeemed at the participating bars and restaurants for sample size items of their most popular offerings. Prices of the samples varies between businesses. This is the perfect opportunity to grab your friends, family, coworkers, neighbors, etc. to see what Campustown Eateries have to offer!\nInformation on how to purchase tickets in advance and a list of participating businesses will be updated at a later date.\n \nAre you a food and beverage businesses located in the Campustown Business District. Sign up by July 17 following this link ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe26_hc5UrdDoOj5gsT30WrqsKbU3zIB7-cw4ZpTRIXwTx8cQ/viewform?usp=header )! If you do not know if your business is within the district, please contact Shannon Thiele at shannon@amesalliance.com ( mailto:shannon@amesalliance.com ).\n \nEvent sponsors\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-taste-of-campustown/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Campustown Business District
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-1379719828be9ee6b08ca64edb818e2b@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261014T210000Z
DTEND:20261015T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260218T154100Z
CREATED:20260218
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Campustown Fall Classic
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us in the Campustown Business District on Wednesday, October 14 from 4:00pm-7:00pm! Miniature golf holes will be set up at select businesses.\nThis event is free to participate. Check back at a later date for a list of who is participating!\n \nAre a business in the Campustown Business District and want to participate? Please fill this form out ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuYcntx-5d4YGPtfrgOGoajLbONbKCNVs8cYAtkr2UgGw-xg/viewform?usp=publish-editor ) by September 1, 2026. If you do not know if your business is within the district, please contact Shannon Thiele at shannon@amesalliance.com ( mailto:shannon@amesalliance.com ).\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-campustown-fall-classic/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Campustown Business District
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-e847d18006f6d945e8a9ee2f4d3e23f5@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261203T230000Z
DTEND:20261204T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260212T193500Z
CREATED:20260212
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Snow Magic Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/2026-snow-magic-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Ames Main Street
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ac457ba972fb63b7994befc83f774746@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261127T060000Z
DTEND:20261201T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260212T193400Z
CREATED:20260212
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Small Business Weekend
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/small-business-weekend-2026/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Ames Main Street
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-f65854da4622c1f1ad4ffeb361d7703c@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261105T060000Z
DTEND:20261109T060000Z
DTSTAMP:20260212T191400Z
CREATED:20260212
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Holiday Retail Open House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/holiday-retail-open-house-2026/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Ames Main Street
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-1fcee5e040cf2cb786883eb2afd6f47f@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261030T150000Z
DTEND:20261030T180000Z
DTSTAMP:20260212T181100Z
CREATED:20260212
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Downtown Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/downtown-trick-or-treat-2026/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Ames Main Street
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-728678f9db419eeaa3476663764e1456@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261008T230000Z
DTEND:20261009T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260212T180300Z
CREATED:20260212
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Witches Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/witches-walk-2026/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Ames Main Street
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-1166cfff15f5aaabfc0f3803975991ae@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260917T220000Z
DTEND:20260918T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260212T175400Z
CREATED:20260212
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Music Walk
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://downtownames.org/upcoming-events/music-walk-2026/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:Ames Main Street
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-e1a0d53a534014217b7961d1870ee76b@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261007T220000Z
DTEND:20261008T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260211T152800Z
CREATED:20260211
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Business After Hours: ISU EDIR
DESCRIPTION:\n \nCome join us for Business After Hours!\nIf you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for drinks and appetizers. Business After Hours is a free, come and go as you please, event designed to help community members build relationships with other Alliance members and business owners.\nThese evening receptions are hosted monthly by member businesses as a great opportunity to network with others across the community. As an Alliance member there is no fee to attend.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/business-after-hours-isu-edir-2/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:1805 Collaboration Place, Ste 1250, Ames, IA, 50010
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-b569502f473b890f9fcfc45b8a227baa@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260923T050000Z
DTEND:20260926T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260211T132000Z
CREATED:20260211
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Inter-City Visit
DESCRIPTION:\nThe Ames Regional Economic Alliance is taking their annual Inter-City visit! On this three day trip, attendees will participate in meetings with our partner community to learn how they live, work and play so in an effort to bring ideas and programming back to the AREA, and build valuable relationship building with other Ames Regional Economic Alliance partners.\nMore information about the trip will be released at a later date.\n \nTo see past trip experiences, please visit the photo galleries ( https://amesalliance.com/news/2025-photo-galleries/ ) page.\nInterested in attending the trip? Email Sarah Hurley ( mailto:sarah@amesalliance.com ) for more information.\n \n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-inter-city-visit/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:Athens, Georgia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-197e342c9fbad962dbe6d3322f723ca6@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261022T123000Z
DTEND:20261022T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260210T205300Z
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:19
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Building Community Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Building Community Breakfast, featuring our keynote speaker Liz Nead!\nAs we work to make Ames and Story County a more inviting place to live, work and do business, it is critical that we assemble programs like this to empower our members and the greater community. Local leaders who impact hiring, decision-making, organizational culture and environment are encouraged to attend this breakfast.\nWe look forward to having you join us!\n\nAbout the speaker:\nLiz Nead is an adventure speaker, traveling the world and taking on challenges to find lessons of leadership, communication diversity and inclusion. A diversity speaker and researcher for over a decade, she specializes common language and daily communication around race and cultural differences in the workplace. Liz uses a direct, humorous and vivid style from the stage to create opportunities for communication around differences Liz has also served as an executive coach and consultant for companies like Paypal, News Corp, National Guard and YWCA.\nLiz is a television host and author, writing several Amazon best sellers, most recently “The 1440 Principle.” She also won a regional Emmy for her television show, “Life Dare.” Liz balances her passionate work with a thriving family of seven, and husband of 25 years, a retired army major. \n\nSchedule of Events:\n7:30am – doors open, breakfast served\n7:50am – opening remarks, keynote speaker to follow\n9:00am – event to conclude\n \n \nSponsored by:\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Presenting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Bronze Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Bronze Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-building-community-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:1407 University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-6375f34725de10852675ac6ee7dc9e40@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261201T170000Z
DTEND:20261201T193000Z
DTSTAMP:20260210T210300Z
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:23
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the Ames Regional Economic Alliance Annual Luncheon to celebrate the end of 2026, featuring renowned keynote speaker Carey Lohrenz! A former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and the Navy’s first female F-14 Tomcat pilot, Carey will share powerful insights on leadership, perseverance, and performing under pressure, inspiring attendees to turn challenges into opportunities and lead with confidence.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent is 11:00am-1:30pm and includes lunch. If you cannot stay for the entire event or cannot stay for lunch, a grab and go lunch will be available.\nSeating is available as individual seats or in a group of 10. Purchase a group of 10 tickets and you will receive guaranteed group seating in the auditorium and a reserved table at lunch.\nEvent pricing will increase on November 1, 2026 so sign up today!  We look forward to having you join us!\n \nAbout the Speaker:\nCarey Lohrenz knows what it takes to win in one of the highest‑pressure environments imaginable: the cockpit of an F‑14 Tomcat flying at Mach 2. As one of the first female F‑14 fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, she flew combat‑mission‑ready operations worldwide from aircraft carriers—one of the most demanding operational environments on earth.\nA scholar-practitioner, Carey translates lessons from high-stakes military operations into practical leadership frameworks used by organizations around the world.\nToday Carey is a Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author, keynote speaker, and high-stakes leadership expert whose work explores decision-making, trust, and high performance in complex environments. The crucible of carrier aviation shaped her understanding of leadership when uncertainty, risk, and pressure collide—and what it takes to lead when the stakes are highest.\nIn her keynotes, Carey takes audiences inside the demanding world of aircraft carrier operations, where young teams operate complex systems in relentlessly changing conditions. Success there—and in business—depends on trust, disciplined execution, clear communication, and a focus on what matters most when pressure is highest.\nThrough her leadership frameworks—including the Span of Control, Prepare, Perform, Prevail, and the principles of Fearless Leadership—Carey equips leaders with strategies to manage risk, focus on what matters most, communicate clearly, and lead teams that execute with confidence in uncertain environments.\nCarey has worked with many of the world’s leading organizations, including Cisco, Deloitte, Verizon, AT&T, State Farm, Kimberly-Clark, TEVA, Dell, and Underwriters Laboratories. Frequently requested by name by Fortune 100 companies, she connects with audiences at every level while delivering insights that drive measurable results.\nA graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a former varsity rower who trained at the pre-Olympic level, Carey completed the U.S. Navy’s Aviation Officer Candidate School before beginning her career as a naval aviator. She is currently completing her doctorate, where her research examines leadership legitimacy, trust, communication, and decision-making in complex environments.\n \n2026 Annual Luncheon Sponsors\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Presenting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Gold Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Bronze Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Bronze Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Bronze Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Beverage Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Dessert Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-ames-regional-economic-alliance-annual-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:56829 US-30, Ames, IA 50010
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-f52a7b2610fb4d3f74b4106fb80b233d@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261009T123000Z
DTEND:20261009T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260210T193600Z
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:5
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Manufacturing Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us on Friday, October 9 for the 2026 Manufacturing Breakfast!\nThis event will explore the cutting-edge advancements and future prospects of manufacturing. Our speaker will be Travis Eby of MH Eby, Inc.\nSpace is limited so register today! Prices will increase September 11, 2026. We look forward to our event in October!\n \nSchedule at Glance\n7:30am– Registration and Breakfast open\n7:50am– Program Begins\n9:00am– Program Ends\n \nAbout the speaker\nTravis Eby is a third generation owner and current president of M.H. Eby, Inc., a manufacturer of trailers and truck bodies.  After graduating from Otterbein University in Westerville, OH, in 1994, Travis joined the family business working in sales and marketing.  It was during his formative sales career in the late 90’s when Eby began dreaming of opening the company’s own location in the robust livestock trailer market of Iowa.  That dream came true in 2005 with the opening of Eby’s sales, service and manufacturing operation in Story City.  Today, Story City is Eby’s largest facility in both sales and headcount.  Eby employs 600 people with locations in 8 states and has expanded its offerings into non-agricultural industries such as construction, rail road, and commercial vocational truck fleets.\nOutside of business Travis enjoys non-profit board work in trade associations and faith-based organizations that support food and housing insecurity, education and youth programs.   As a part-time rock guitar player, Travis’s band, Shaky C, will release its first EP in April of 2026 on Spotify and other streaming platforms, with sales benefiting PD Avengers, a global Parkinson’s Disease advocacy non-profit.\nTravis and his wife Jacquie reside in Lancaster, PA and have two adult daughters.\n \nEvent Sponsors\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Presenting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Presenting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Gold Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Gold Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											SilverSponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Silver Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-manufacturing-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA, 50011
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-018a1b6ccd2ec81361657e259155895a@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261119T223000Z
DTEND:20261120T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260209T140800Z
CREATED:20260209
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Business After Hours: Riddle’s Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:\n \nCome join us for Business After Hours!\nIf you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for drinks and appetizers. Business After Hours is a free, come and go as you please, event designed to help community members build relationships with other Alliance members and business owners.\nThese evening receptions are hosted monthly by member businesses as a great opportunity to network with others across the community. As an Alliance member there is no fee to attend.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/business-after-hours-riddles-jewelry/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:2801 Grand Ave, Suite 1160, Ames
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-c5f79d384b8024d5adddb872f9651f38@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261113T133000Z
DTEND:20261113T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260206T153700Z
CREATED:20260206
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Coffee Mingle: Bethany Life
DESCRIPTION:\nAre you new to the Alliance or community?\nAre you an early bird and like to get your day started with news and networking?\nAre you looking for ways to get involved or meet new people, but after hours events just aren’t great for you?\nThen this event is for you! \nThis monthly Coffee Mingle is an opportunity to connect with other business owners, the Alliance, and community members in an informal setting over a hot cup of coffee. Learn about various topics, businesses, and the Alliance to get the day started off right!\nThis is a free, come-and-go as you please event with no registration required. If you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for a cup of coffee!\nCan’t make it this month? No worries! The Alliance hosts a variety of different events before and after work. Check out our calendar here! ( https://amesalliance.com/calendar/ ) If you’d like to host one of our Mingles, contact Jan Williams at  jan@amesalliance.com ( mailto:jan@ameschamber.com ) or 515-232-2310, today.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/coffee-mingle-bethany-life-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ebd774c929a7f6c7e5df19e355f61e23@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261022T220000Z
DTEND:20261023T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260205T153300Z
CREATED:20260205
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Business After Hours: First National Bank
DESCRIPTION:\n \nCome join us for Business After Hours!\nIf you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for drinks and appetizers. Business After Hours is a free, come and go as you please, event designed to help community members build relationships with other Alliance members and business owners.\nThese evening receptions are hosted monthly by member businesses as a great opportunity to network with others across the community. As an Alliance member there is no fee to attend.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/business-after-hours-first-national-bank-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:405 5th St, Ames
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-d69bc0b1aeafcc63c7d99509a65e0492@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260927T140000Z
DTEND:20260927T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260127T203100Z
CREATED:20260127
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:5
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SUMMARY:Ames Documentary Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:\nA new celebration of nonfiction storytelling is coming to Ames. The Ames Regional Economic Alliance, Octagon Center for the Arts, and Ames Main Street is excited to announce the launch of the Ames Documentary Film Festival, debuting September 27, 2026, in conjunction with the long-standing Octagon Arts Festival.\nThe Ames Documentary Film Festival showcases powerful nonfiction storytelling through short films; each under 40 minutes. Ames is home to Iowa State University and this festival is a nod to the university’s academic strengths and connects filmmakers, scholars, and the public to celebrate the art of documentary and the impact of higher education.\nDesigned for the broader Ames community and those connected to Iowa State University, the festival welcomes local residents, students, and faculty with an interest in film, storytelling, and the social, cultural, and academic topics explored through documentary. Campus organizations such as the Filmmakers Club and Screenwriting Club, along with students in the Digital Media major, will find meaningful opportunities to engage with the festival and connect their creative and academic interests to a larger community conversation.\nKey festival milestones include:\n\nJanuary 2026: Public announcement of the festival\nMarch-June 2026: Call for films and filmmaker outreach\nAugust 2026: Final selections announced\nSeptember 2026: Festival schedule released\nSeptember 27, 2026: Festival debut\n\nAll film submissions will be accepted exclusively through FilmFreeway, the leading platform for filmmakers to share their work with festivals worldwide.\n\nwww.filmfreeway.com/AmesDocumentaryFilmFestival ( https://filmfreeway.com/AmesDocumentaryFilmFestival )\n\nFor more information, including upcoming deadlines, visit the Ames Documentary Film Festival website and social media channels.\n\nWebsite – www.amesdocfilmfest.com\nFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmesDocFilmFest\nInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/amesdocfilmfest/\n\n \nEvent sponsor\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Presenting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ames-documentary-film-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,Downtown Ames
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UID:MEC-3384ace9a48c23d689f347236c7ab49a@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260821T123000Z
DTEND:20260821T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260123T154000Z
CREATED:20260123
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:18
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SUMMARY:Coffee Mingle: LifeChoices at Bethany
DESCRIPTION:\nAre you new to the Alliance or community?\nAre you an early bird and like to get your day started with news and networking?\nAre you looking for ways to get involved or meet new people, but after hours events just aren’t great for you?\nThen this event is for you! \nThis monthly Coffee Mingle is an opportunity to connect with other business owners, the Alliance, and community members in an informal setting over a hot cup of coffee. Learn about various topics, businesses, and the Alliance to get the day started off right!\nThis is a free, come-and-go as you please event with no registration required. If you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for a cup of coffee!\nCan’t make it this month? No worries! The Alliance hosts a variety of different events before and after work. Check out our calendar here! ( https://amesalliance.com/calendar/ ) If you’d like to host one of our Mingles, contact Jan Williams at  jan@amesalliance.com ( mailto:jan@ameschamber.com ) or 515-232-2310, today.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/coffee-mingle-lifechoices-at-bethany/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:2321 N Loop Dr, Suite 125, Ames, IA
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-dfbbdd2f1838330476c63189fe6bf2ac@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261116T230000Z
DTEND:20261117T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260116T161000Z
CREATED:20260116
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:18
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SUMMARY:2026 Leadership Ames Graduation
DESCRIPTION:\n \nJoin us in celebrating the accomplishments of the Leadership Ames Class of 39! This special ceremony will honor the dedication, hard work, and growth of our graduates, who have spent the past year enhancing their leadership skills and community involvement.\nOur keynote speaker will be Stephanie Salasek.\n \nSchedule of Events:\n5:00pm- Social hour\n5:45pm – Dinner opens, presentation and graduation to follow\n7:00pm – Social time to resume\n8:00pm – Event concludes\n \nAbout the speaker: Stephanie Salasek\nStephanie’s brother called her “fatty fiddle” as a kid and the P.E. teacher nicknamed her “marshmallow.” She spent most of her K-12 years on the sidelines trying to get picked for anything. Today she works with subject matter experts who want to be picked as great leaders with high emotional intelligence and recognized as effective speakers.\nStephanie has career experience in college administration, health care, corporate training, and secondary teaching. She believes successful leaders think “people first problem second” and break the script with a good sense of humor.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-leadership-ames-graduation/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:1325 Dickinson Avenue, Ames, IA, 50014
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-afafd9c0764318031eedd5700a8d3d20@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260908T220000Z
DTEND:20260909T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260115T212000Z
CREATED:20260115
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:17
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SUMMARY:2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Steak Fry
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for one of most anticipated gatherings of business and community leaders hosted by the Ames Regional Economic Alliance. The 2026 Steak Fry, presented by HyVee and Northwest Bank, brings together past chairs of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance as well as professionals from across the region for an evening of great food, meaningful connections, and casual conversation that drives collaboration and opportunity.\nWhether you’re a longtime member or new to the community, this is a relaxed, come-as-you-are event where relationships are built over a perfectly grilled steak.\nAs part of this year’s Steak Fry, we’re serving up a chance to take home an incredible prize package featuring an Ooni Pizza Oven and a collection of pizza-making accessories! Raffle tickets are $20 per entry and can be added to your registration or purchased until 6:20pm during Steak Fry!\nEvent space is limited – sign up today!!\n \nEvent Sponsors\n		\n			\n					\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Presenting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Presenting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Venue host\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Gold Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Gold Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Beverage Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Beverage Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Dessert Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Entertainment Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Supporting Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-steak-fry/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:2202 N Loop Drive, Ames, IA 50011
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UID:MEC-a869dd919b898affa2c1cb86e968ccd4@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260724T123000Z
DTEND:20260724T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260115T160300Z
CREATED:20260115
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:18
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SUMMARY:Coffee Mingle: Northridge Village
DESCRIPTION:\nAre you new to the Alliance or community?\nAre you an early bird and like to get your day started with news and networking?\nAre you looking for ways to get involved or meet new people, but after hours events just aren’t great for you?\nThen this event is for you! \nThis monthly Coffee Mingle is an opportunity to connect with other business owners, the Alliance, and community members in an informal setting over a hot cup of coffee. Learn about various topics, businesses, and the Alliance to get the day started off right!\nThis is a free, come-and-go as you please event with no registration required. If you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for a cup of coffee!\nCan’t make it this month? No worries! The Alliance hosts a variety of different events before and after work. Check out our calendar here! ( https://amesalliance.com/calendar/ ) If you’d like to host one of our Mingles, contact Jan Williams at  jan@amesalliance.com ( mailto:jan@ameschamber.com ) or 515-232-2310, today.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/coffee-mingle-northridge-village-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:3300 GW Carver Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-4589b8b6a21b964025a84f6499070b83@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260916T213000Z
DTEND:20260916T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260113T191200Z
CREATED:20260113
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours: Woodruff Construction
DESCRIPTION:\n \nCome join us for Business After Hours!\nIf you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we’d love to meet you! Grab a friend or coworker and join us for drinks and appetizers. Business After Hours is a free, come and go as you please, event designed to help community members build relationships with other Alliance members and business owners.\nThese evening receptions are hosted monthly by member businesses as a great opportunity to network with others across the community. As an Alliance member there is no fee to attend.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/business-after-hours-woodruff-construction/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:2521 Bailey Ave, Ames
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