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DTEND:20260922T220000Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250519
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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:20261021T233000Z
DTEND:20261022T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20251020T182800Z
RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=3WE
CREATED:20251020
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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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UID:MEC-516cc95d0baf5a0b04f55d8ae4212944@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261014T123000Z
DTEND:20261014T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T160700Z
CREATED:20260901
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Copy of 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, October 14th\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker:  Drew Zahn, 20/80 Public Speaking\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/?post_type=mec-events&p=11998
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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UID:MEC-845c31a2fbc3d2e14ecb17d48dcc65a4@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261020T213000Z
DTEND:20261020T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T145600Z
CREATED:20260915
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Q4 Ambassador Social
DESCRIPTION:\n \nJoin us for our next Alliance Ambassador Social on October 20 from 4:30-6:30PM at the Welch Ave Station.\nInterested in learning more about our ambassador program? Contact Morganne Dennis at 515-232-2310 or morganne@amesalliance.com ( mailto:emory@ameschamber.com )\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/q4-ambassador-social/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:207 Welch Ave Ste 101, Ames
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-c71530d016b3475579da8af971f7ca6c@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261015T210000Z
DTEND:20261015T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T144000Z
CREATED:20260915
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting and 1st Anniversary Party: Ames Voice
DESCRIPTION:\n \nJoin us with our new member, Ames Voice, to celebrate their 1 year anniversary celebration and joining us at the Alliance with a ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting will be held at 4:00PM.\nInterested in learning more about Ames Voice? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/publishing/Ames-Voice-10009 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their business.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cuttings 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 ( https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-members1st-community-credit-union/morganne@amesalliance.com ) to schedule your ribbon cutting today!\n\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/ribbon-cutting-and-1st-anniversary-party-ames-voice/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:304 Main St, Ames
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UID:MEC-3d73b94a1b27fbac9fcf22ed243127e3@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260921T210000Z
DTEND:20260921T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260914T180100Z
CREATED:20260914
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Bound
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us to celebrate our member, Bound, as they finalize their new location.\nInterested in learning more about Bound? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/software-design---development/Bound-9633 ) 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-bound/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:327 Main Street, Suite 3, Ames
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DTSTART:20261202T133000Z
DTEND:20261202T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T150600Z
CREATED:20260904
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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, December 2nd\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Mindi Callison, Bailing Out Benji\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-12-2-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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UID:MEC-fc60305c9e5e6f19c6be173b9dd7b448@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261118T133000Z
DTEND:20261118T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T150500Z
CREATED:20260904
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:12
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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, November 18th\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Sam Morrow, CLAY-MATION Studio\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-11-18-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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DTSTART:20261111T133000Z
DTEND:20261111T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T150400Z
CREATED:20260904
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:12
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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, November 11th\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Bilesha Ross, Ms. B’s Diverse & Trendy Haircuts\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-11-11-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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DTSTART:20261104T133000Z
DTEND:20261104T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T150300Z
CREATED:20260904
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:11
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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, November 4th\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Amey Anderson & Jordan Toillion, Anchored Hope\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-11-4-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0e50acc98850803aaa6ab6860f14b84d@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261028T123000Z
DTEND:20261028T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T140100Z
CREATED:20260904
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:10
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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, October 28th\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Morgan (Kane) Brons, Winning Edge Coaching\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-10-28-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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UID:MEC-422f010441436ae9511d3e04a6d0d186@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260923T123000Z
DTEND:20260923T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T135600Z
CREATED:20260904
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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, September 23\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Lyndsey Fennelly, The Outside Scoop\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-9-23-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-c1399f2eb50e562b9e0f3778c16fd7a3@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261007T123000Z
DTEND:20261007T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T143000Z
CREATED:20260903
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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, October 7th\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Renee Rausch, NVision Guitars\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-10-7-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
END:VEVENT
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-30ec85b4d1ce02fe671cf56c94fe758b@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261021T123000Z
DTEND:20261021T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T202500Z
CREATED:20260901
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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, October 21st\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Story County Community Foundation Pitch Competition\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-10-21-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-29f3a1e25bd95e7d181c7c3e12fd9321@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261014T123000Z
DTEND:20261014T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T152800Z
CREATED:20260901
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
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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, October 14th\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker:  Drew Zahn, 20/80 Public Speaking\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-10-14-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-91db811b080f2bcfd928589f2414b7aa@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260930T123000Z
DTEND:20260930T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T145800Z
CREATED:20260901
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
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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, September 30th\nTime: 7:30-9:00am\nSpeaker: Michael Grady, Nanosilica Contractors LLC\nFacebook: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes\n \n1 Million Cups Ames 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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/1mc-9-30-26/
CATEGORIES:1 Million Cups,Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:304 Main St.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-0eb6b47e9a12675ca159d5f20464adf3@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260919T143000Z
DTEND:20260919T170000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T210600Z
CREATED:20260831
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Family Farm Festival with Author Jill Esbaum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate all things farming with fun activities and a visit from Great Reads from Great Places author Jill Esbaum. \nJoin us outside Ames Public Library where families can get up close with some big tractors and farm machinery, pet farm animals at a petting zoo, and visit with local Co-ops and CSAs, and more about their organizations. \nAuthor Talk at 11am\nHead inside the Library at 11am to hear from author Jill Esbaum about the inspiration behind her book, “It’s Corn Picking Time!” The first 50 participants at the author talk will receive a free copy of the book.\nPresented in partnership with Ames Public Library and Iowa Center for the Book. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Supported by Ames Public Library Friends Foundation.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/family-farm-festival-with-author-jill-esbaum/
ORGANIZER;CN=Ames Public Library:MAILTO:webref@amespubliclibrary.org
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:515 Douglas Ave, Ames, IA, 50010
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-6b9938b3a148badea27e07af4ead5551@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261019T140000Z
DTEND:20261023T045500Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T210500Z
CREATED:20260831
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:2026 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.accelevents.com/e/2026-norman-e-borlaug-international-dialogue
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-b02980b0db1585859d77d1f033e23f42@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260919T000000Z
DTEND:20260919T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T190300Z
CREATED:20260827
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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SUMMARY:Flicks & Food Trucks
DESCRIPTION:Who ya gonna call?! 👻🚫 Your movie buddy, ‘cause we’ve got an event for you! Join us at The Parc for a special showing of the original “Ghostbusters” on Friday, September 18.\n🎬 Movie starts at 7:45 PM | Food trucks open at 7 PM\n👻 7 to 8 PM | Snap a picture with a replica of the iconic 1959 ECTO-1 Cadillac courtesy of our friends at Mid Iowa Ghostbusters\n🍧 Enjoy dinner and dessert from Main Street Café & Bakery and Ice Lab\n🍿 Grab drinks and popcorn from Dirty Fuel\n🎥 Don’t forget to bring chairs and blankets to make yourself cozy\nThis is our LAST event of the season so if you’ve been wanting to visit The Parc, now’s the time.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/flicks-food-trucks-2/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:202 E Lincoln Way
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-edfc6705ce43fac4bdba09653b2ca9b2@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260928T220000Z
DTEND:20261002T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260827T190200Z
CREATED:20260827
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Iowa Startup Week
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Startup Week is designed for anyone building, supporting, or investing in innovation. Join us for live pitches, networking events and conference programming in Iowa’s capital city!\nThe conference will feature three key platforms (technology, bioscience, and manufacturing) with industry-specific tracks (streams) embedded within each. Meet fellow innovators, learn from successful and exited founders and connect with enterprise buyers.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/iowa-startup-week/
ORGANIZER;CN=Iowa Startup Week:MAILTO:hello@iowastartupweek.com
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:1200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, 50309
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://amesalliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Image-8-20-26-at-7.54-PM.png
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-2f27b6982571a90f13daebeb47fb53b9@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261204T133000Z
DTEND:20261204T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260826T154200Z
CREATED:20260826
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Coffee Mingle: Moorman Clothiers
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?\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 Coffee Mingles, contact Morganne Dennis at morganne@amesalliance.com or 515-232-2310, today.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/coffee-mingle-moorman-clothiers/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
LOCATION:226 Main Street, Ames, IA 50010
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-412f1f1340a245ffec9fb8d47654da57@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261030T123000Z
DTEND:20261030T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260825T151900Z
CREATED:20260825
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Coffee Mingle: Lenny the Payroll Guy
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? Then 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 Coffee 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-lenny-the-payroll-guy/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:1201 Airport Rd, Ames, Suite 105
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-bc3ff3ecffc6ba348bbc43cb98ee4dcf@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261112T133000Z
DTEND:20261112T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260824T154200Z
CREATED:20260824
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
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SUMMARY:2026 Huxley Business Appreciation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n \nJoin us for the 2026 Huxley Business Breakfast!\nJoin us Thursday, November 12, from 7:30–9:00 a.m. at Huxley Communications for the 2026 Huxley Business Breakfast, featuring Abbey Gilroy of Coterie Real Estate.\nAbbey will share insights from her more than 20 years of experience in real estate development, brokerage, and investment. Her work spans more than $85 million in multifamily and retail development across diverse markets, giving her a unique perspective on what it takes to successfully bring development projects from an initial idea to completion.\nThe discussion will highlight the many components of successful real estate development, including site selection, acquisition, financing, municipal approvals and incentives, construction management, and long-term investment. Abbey will also share how strong relationships with business leaders, community partners, and elected officials play an important role in moving projects forward and creating opportunities for communities.\nEvent Schedule\n7:30–8:00 a.m. — Networking & Breakfast\nEnjoy breakfast and connect with fellow Huxley-area business and community leaders.\n8:00–8:45 a.m. — Presentation\nHear from Abbey Gilroy and learn from her 20+ years of experience in real estate development, brokerage, and investment.\n8:45–9:00 a.m. — Q&A\nAn opportunity to ask Abbey questions and continue the conversation.\nAbout the Presenter\n\nAbbey Gilroy – Coterie Real Estate\nAbbey began her career in project management and construction administration before expanding into real estate development, brokerage, and investment. Throughout her career, she has acquired, structured, financed, and developed more than $85 million in multifamily and retail projects.\nHer experience includes site selection, acquisition negotiations, due diligence, development team management, municipal entitlements, financial sourcing, tax credits, incentive negotiations, construction management, property management, and divestiture.\nAbbey is also known for the strong relationships she has built with peers, community leaders, and elected officials, allowing her to help clients navigate the many processes involved in successful real estate development and investment.\nThis event is complimentary to attend. Breakfast will be provided. Register today!\n \nThank you to our sponsors!\n                          \n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-huxley-business-appreciation-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:400 S Main St, Huxley, IA 50124
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-ebb11ae4ee9a9077f56477ad3acb3648@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261021T230000Z
DTEND:20261022T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260819T155900Z
CREATED:20260819
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:River Valley Veterans Network
DESCRIPTION:\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/river-valley-veterans/
CATEGORIES:AREA Business Calendar,Community Events
LOCATION:504 Burnett Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-bdba33c9c0089cabdd362693a28afd33@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20270414T050000Z
DTEND:20270417T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260813T185100Z
CREATED:20260813
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
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SUMMARY:2027 Washington D.C. Fly-In
DESCRIPTION:\nThe Ames Regional Economic Alliance is headed to Washington D.C.! On this three day trip, attendees will participate in meetings with U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives, and other policy experts and build valuable relationship building with other Ames Regional Economic Alliance partners.\nTo learn more about the trip, please visit our event page ( https://amesalliance.com/washington-d-c-fly-in/ ).\nInterested in attending the trip? Email Sarah Hurley ( mailto:sarah@amesalliance.com ) for more information.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2027-washington-d-c-fly-in/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-b99f4242922cd10313630b0ecccda1dc@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261104T140000Z
DTEND:20261104T153000Z
DTSTAMP:20260813T151400Z
CREATED:20260813
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
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SUMMARY:Slater Business Learning Event
DESCRIPTION:\nLearn more about the support and resources available to small businesses through the Small Business Development Center. Leah Locke will discuss how the SBDC works with entrepreneurs and business owners, offering one-on-one guidance, resources, and practical support to help local businesses grow and thrive in Slater and surrounding communities.\nNovember 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM\nSlater City Hal\n101 Story St, Slater, IA 50244\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/slater-business-learning-event/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar,Economic Development
LOCATION:101 Story St, Slater, IA 50244
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-6425d167c06fe773378b10b546b6e923@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261028T200000Z
DTEND:20261028T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260810T225200Z
CREATED:20260810
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Sukup Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us to celebrate our member, Sukup Manufacturing, with a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of their new building and expansion in Ames.\n\nInterested in learning more about Sukup Manufacturing? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/manufacturers/Sukup-Manufacturing-Co-2713 ) 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-sukup-manufacturing/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:2600 S. Loop Dr. Ames
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-a98bf9c158d51c9757bd04eb9d2e16f7@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261029T210000Z
DTEND:20261029T213000Z
DTSTAMP:20260807T173800Z
CREATED:20260807
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Alfred’s Flooring + Design
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us with our member, Alfred’s Flooring + Design, to celebrate a ribbon cutting for their exterior remodel and new branding.\nInterested in learning more about Alfred’s Flooring + Design? Click here ( https://web.amesalliance.com/atlas/directory/category/designers-&-decorators/Alfred's-Flooring---Design-290 ) to view their directory listing and learn more about their services.\n\nNot able to attend? You can watch all of our ribbon cuttings 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-alfreds-flooring-design/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:128 Lincoln Way, Ames
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-31ca4288044df70bbee259972d45b4a5@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20270107T220000Z
DTEND:20270108T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260727T193000Z
CREATED:20260727
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:22
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SUMMARY:2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Awards Celebration
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the 2026 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Annual Awards Celebration, recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of our local businesses and community leaders! This special evening will honor the award winners who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to economic growth and innovation in the Boone, Greene, Hamilton and Story County region.\nEach honoree reflects the core values of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance—Customer Driven, Integrity, Team Player, Good For It, Innovative, and Greater Good—serving as role models for the strength, collaboration, and spirit that make our region thrive. Individuals, Organizations and Companies will be recognized in several categories.\nEvent registration will go on sale soon. Please email Sarah ( mailto:sarah@amesalliance.com ) with any questions.\n2026 Annual Awards Celebration Sponsors\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											Beverage Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n				\n				\n												\n											\n															\n											Champagne Sponsor\n										\n									\n				\n					\n				\n				\n		\n \n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-ames-regional-economic-alliance-awards-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:2229 Lincoln Way, Ames, IA 50011
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-11b01bd09f8d22fecc14d3418f83caab@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261009T220000Z
DTEND:20261012T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260629T211500Z
CREATED:20260629
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:1
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-22f791da07b0d8a2504c2537c560001c@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261005T213000Z
DTEND:20261006T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260626T172700Z
CREATED:20260626
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:9
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity 101 – Residents & Families
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
LOCATION:402 Anthem Dr, Huxley, IA 50124
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-a07cdaf1f134bf6539381f75f868a9ae@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261005T123000Z
DTEND:20261005T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260626T165100Z
CREATED:20260626
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:6
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity 101 – Businesses & Organizations
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
LOCATION:402 Anthem Dr, Huxley, IA 50124
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BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-e6eb49c63548fd56f34508d1a0c3b37b@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261001T220000Z
DTEND:20261002T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260626T160000Z
CREATED:20260626
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
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SUMMARY:Huxley Business Social: South Story Bank & Trust
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-26fd45817c0a0bb1e951d17fa7df947c@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261014T170000Z
DTEND:20261014T173000Z
DTSTAMP:20260609T193200Z
CREATED:20260609
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
TRANSP:OPAQUE
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-51e12869e03348d481ca682359282739@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261028T203000Z
DTEND:20261028T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260528T214100Z
CREATED:20260528
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:8
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 State of Technology
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the 2026 State of Technology, sponsored by Saltech Systems! Technology experts from AREA businesses will be present to discuss current technology, projections for the future, 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-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:20260730
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:17
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Campustown Cocoa Crawl
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us for the inaugural Campustown Cocoa Crawl on December 4 in the Campustown Business District! Walk around the district and try samples of hot cocoa. Stay warm while seeing what the businesses are doing this holiday season!\n \n \nThis event is free to participate. Check back at a later date for a list of who is participating!\n \nCampustown Business District businesses – sign up ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgsjvwpMixFWLOLNyzPbVII8cN6ZlAPwTVL5JWeg9BdUaOTA/viewform?usp=publish-editor ) to join us today!\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:20261202T223000Z
DTEND:20261202T233000Z
DTSTAMP:20260519T225100Z
CREATED:20260519
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:2
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-1379719828be9ee6b08ca64edb818e2b@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261014T210000Z
DTEND:20261015T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260218T154100Z
CREATED:20260218
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Campustown Fall Classic
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin us in the Campustown Business District on Wednesday, October 14 from 4:00pm-7:00pm! Mini golf will be set up at the corner of Welch Ave and Chamberlain St, and businesses will be running specials to play in to the theme!\n \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/1FAIpQLSc4BmIxgJRstm1Rq9ba8a2c0XdxUFLDTeynjGV8-3u5v6TcGA/viewform?usp=publish-editor ) by September 20, 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:20261007T210000Z
DTEND:20261007T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260211T152800Z
CREATED:20260211
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:16
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:Business After Hours: ISU EDIR
DESCRIPTION:\nCome join us for Business After Hours!\nIf you’re new to the area or the Alliance, we want 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:20260825
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:12
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.\nThe 2026 Inter-City visit is SOLD OUT! Please email Sarah Hurley ( mailto:sarah@amesalliance.com ) to be added to the information list for future trips.\n \nTo see past trip experiences, please visit the photo galleries ( https://amesalliance.com/news/2025-photo-galleries/ ) page.\n \n \n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-inter-city-visit/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:Athens, Georgia
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-197e342c9fbad962dbe6d3322f723ca6@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261022T123000Z
DTEND:20261022T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260210T205300Z
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:3
TRANSP:OPAQUE
SUMMARY:2026 Building Community Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin 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
END:VEVENT
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											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											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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-f52a7b2610fb4d3f74b4106fb80b233d@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261009T123000Z
DTEND:20261009T140000Z
DTSTAMP:20260210T193600Z
CREATED:20260210
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:4
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SUMMARY:2026 Manufacturing Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n \nJoin us on Friday, October 9 for the 2026 Manufacturing Breakfast!\n \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, railroad, 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											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
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/2026-manufacturing-breakfast/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events
LOCATION:Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA, 50011
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-018a1b6ccd2ec81361657e259155895a@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261119T223000Z
DTEND:20261120T003000Z
DTSTAMP:20260209T140800Z
CREATED:20260209
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:14
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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
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UID:MEC-c5f79d384b8024d5adddb872f9651f38@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261113T133000Z
DTEND:20261113T150000Z
DTSTAMP:20260206T153700Z
CREATED:20260206
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:15
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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?\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 Coffee Mingles, contact Morganne Dennis at morganne@amesalliance.com or 515-232-2310, today.\n
URL:https://amesalliance.com/upcoming-event/coffee-mingle-bethany-life-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alliance Events,AREA Business Calendar
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UID:MEC-ebd774c929a7f6c7e5df19e355f61e23@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20261022T220000Z
DTEND:20261023T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260205T153300Z
CREATED:20260205
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205
PRIORITY:5
SEQUENCE:13
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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
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CLASS:PUBLIC
UID:MEC-d69bc0b1aeafcc63c7d99509a65e0492@amesalliance.com
DTSTART:20260927T140000Z
DTEND:20260927T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260127T203100Z
CREATED:20260127
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908
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,AREA Business Calendar,Downtown Ames
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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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