Ames Economic Development Commission

Welcome to Ames

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.

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Project News

Ames, Iowa

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

Sauer-Danfoss

Opening its doors in September 2008, Sauer-Danfoss has invested $11 million in facility improvements and has hired more than 200 employees.

Colorbiotics - Becker Underwood

Colorbiotics, a division of Becker Underwood completed its expansion in August 2008 and is open for business.

Ag Leader Technology

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

Ag Leader Technology - August 2008

The 98,000 square foot expansion to the facility is progressing nicely.

Ames ranked 53rd Best Place to Live in America

With plentiful jobs, excellent schools and affordable housing, Money Magazine ranks Ames the 53rd Best Place to Live in America.

ISU Research Park Expands

The ISU Research Park has begun construction on the first phase of a new, 52,000 sq. ft. building, which accounts for 26,000 sq. ft. Anticipated completion is early summer, 2009.

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...