Calendar.

04 Jul

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Downtown Ames: Fourth of July Parade

Saturday, Downtown Ames

• Alliance Events 
• Downtown Ames 

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08 Jul

7:30 am – 9:00 am

1 Million Cups

Wednesday, Ames Regional Economic Alliance

• 1 Million Cups 
• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

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09 – 12 Jul

8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Downtown Ames: Summer Sidewalk Sales

Thursday

• Alliance Events 
• Downtown Ames 

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09 Jul

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Business After Hours: Fredrikson & Byron, P.A

Thursday, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

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14 Jul

3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Ribbon Cutting & Open House: Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

Tuesday, Gateway Hotel & Convention Center

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

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14 Jul

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

AREA Interns 2026: Business Etiquette & Industry Roundtables

Tuesday, Gatherings Event Venue

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Interns

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15 Jul

7:30 am – 9:00 am

1 Million Cups

Wednesday, Ames Regional Economic Alliance

• 1 Million Cups 
• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

EVENT DETAIL

15 Jul

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Ribbon Cutting: Handful of Made

Wednesday, Ames Alliance – Laughlin Level

• Alliance Events 

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16 Jul

7:30 am – 9:00 am

2026 State of Education

Thursday, The Parlor

• Alliance Events 

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16 Jul

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Ribbon Cutting: Fortress Insurance Services

Thursday, 426 S. 17th St.

• Alliance Events 

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17 Jul

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

2026 Hamilton County Growth Partnership Business Appreciation Lunch and Golf Event

Friday

• Alliance Events 

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21 Jul

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Ribbon Cutting: Home Kneads

Tuesday, Home Kneads

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

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