Alliance Events

Every 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.

Date: Wednesday, September 18

Time: 7:30-9:00am

Speaker: Carrie Johnson with LifeServe Blood Center

Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes

Thank You Sponsors!

Music Walk is a free family-friendly event showcasing businesses in Downtown as well as local musicians.  Music Walk is the perfect opportunity to experience the many things Downtown Ames has to offer!

Every 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.

Date: Wednesday, September 25

Time: 7:30-9:00am

Speaker: Brody Eischeid & Aleah Lentsch with Aerotek

Facebook Live: www.facebook.com/1MCAmes

Thank You Sponsors!

Are you new to the Alliance or community?

Are you an early bird and like to get your day started with news and networking?

Are 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! 

This 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 Aliance to get the day started off right!

This 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!

Can’t make it this month? No worries! The Alliance hosts a variety of different events before and after work. Check out our calendar here! If you’d like to host one of our Mingles, contact Jan Williams at  jan@amesalliance.com or 515-232-2310, today.

Come join us for Business After Hours!

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 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.

These 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.