Investor
The Ames Economic Development Commission will organize and promote sound economic growth in the Ames area by stimulating the expansion of existing business, attracting new enterprises and assuring a favorable community climate for new ideas and economic growth.
What is the AEDC?
The Ames Economic Development Commission consists of approximately 100 businesses and professional members who have invested their resources to improve the community.
Since its inception, the AEDC has worked diligently to enhance the economic vitality of the Ames community by stimulating the expansion of existing businesses, attracting new enterprises, and promoting sound economic growth in the Story County Area.
In the last nine years, the AEDC has assisted in projects that have resulted in a capital investment of $822 million and which have created or will create 1,200 jobs.
Areas of emphasis for the AEDC included promoting the importance of growth and economic development, creating awareness about new venture capital laws, assisting Iowa State University (ISU) in lobbying activities, and revising the City's land use policy plan to include more land for commercial and industrial development.
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Investing in Ames
By becoming an AEDC Investor, you are assisting the expansion of existing firms, helping to attract new companies to Ames, and providing assistance to start-up and emerging businesses. Learn more about how you can invest in Ames...
Goals and Progress
Learn about the primary goals established by the AEDC and how we're working to achieve them. More...
Project News
Find out more about the projects happening in the Ames area. More...
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