Calendar.

15 Jan

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Business After Hours: Athletic Club of Ames

Thursday, Athletic Club of Ames

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

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16 Jan

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

2026 Hamilton County Legislative Forum

Friday, Briggs Woods Conference Center

• Alliance Events 

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16 Jan

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

AREA YP Lunch & Learn: Mentorship Panel

Friday

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Young Professionals 

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21 Jan

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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22 Jan

10:00 am – 10:30 am

Ribbon Cutting: Chase

Thursday, Chase

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

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23 Jan

7:30 am – 9:00 am

Coffee Mingle: SEGRA

Friday, Ames Regional Economic Alliance

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

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28 Jan

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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29 Jan

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Ribbon Cutting: Aerotek

Thursday, Aerotek

• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

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01 – 15 Feb

All Day

2026 Heart of Ames

Sunday, Downtown Ames

• Downtown Ames 

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03 Feb

All Day

2026 Middle School National Civics Bee – Essay deadline!

Tuesday

• Alliance Events 

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04 Feb

7:30 am – 9:00 am

1 Million Cups

Wednesday, Ames Regional Economic Alliance

• 1 Million Cups 
• Alliance Events 
• AREA Business Calendar 

EVENT DETAIL

05 Feb

7:30 am – 9:00 am

2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast

Thursday, Gateway Hotel & Convention Center

• Alliance Events 

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