Ames Economic Development Commission

Welcome to Ames

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Welcome to Ames, Iowa, a world class city in America's heartland strategically located on one of the nation's main north/south transportation corridors, Interstate 35. Home to Iowa State University, the National Animal Disease Center, a U.S. Department of Energy Lab, and innovative companies, including 3M, Barilla, Becker Underwood, Sauer-Danfoss, and others, Ames offers a charming small town atmosphere with all the amenities of a big city, making it the ideal place to locate your business.

The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) stands ready to provide you with timely assistance in learning more about Ames and Story County as a first-class location for doing business. Whether it is site location assistance, packaging of financial incentives, or demonstrating an available workforce, you can rely on the AEDC for all of this and more as you contemplate investment in new or expanding operations.

Download Ames At A Glance, an overview including business advantages, community information, and more.

Register to attend the AEDC Quarterly Investors Breakfast and learn about the benefits of "greening" Ames.

Project News

Ames, Iowa

Learn more about one of the "Best Small Places for Business and Careers"...Ames, Iowa.

Sauer-Danfoss

In addition to facility improvements, Sauer-Danfoss is increasing its Ames employment by more than 25%.

Colorbiotics - Becker Underwood

The Colorbiotics project is taking shape as construction continues on the new building.

Colorbiotics - Becker Underwood

The Colorbiotics expansion is expected to be completed in late Summer 2008.

Wal-Mart Supercenter

The new 204,000 square-foot Wal-Mart Supercenter opened its door in Ames on March 5th.

Ag Leader Technology

Watch a video, courtesy of KCCI, about plans for a $6 million, 98,000 square-foot expansion.

Todd & Sargent

Todd & Sargent's new facility on SE 5th Street in Ames is open for business.

Investing in Ames

Barilla Ames

Economic development is a process that takes great vision, teamwork, and follow-through by a vast array of community and business leaders.

Join over 100 businesses and professional members who have invested their resources to improve the Ames community. Learn more about investing in Ames...