
News & Reports
What's Happening in Ames and at the AEDC?
We invite you to discover how the Ames Economic Development Commission, along with our partners and other community organizations, have worked to change and improve the outlook we have for the future. View our latest newsletters, reports, and more.
Project News
Read a brief overview of the exciting projects recently announced by the AEDC.
AEDC Projects News
News
Read up on the latest local economic development news.
- January 19, 2012, REG Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Common Stock
- December 1, 2011, AEDC Executive Call Program 2011-2012 underway
- November 23, 2011, AEDC to unveil new five-year strategic plan
- August 18, 2011, Rural Soluxions locating to Ames and creating 20 new jobs
- August 1, 2011, $5,000 grant to be given to area entrepreneur
- June 17, 2011, State approves financial aid for Hipra
- June 10, 2011, Spanish animal health company to locate in Ames pending approvals
- May 31, 2011, AEDC introduces new Vice-President of Business Development and Marketing
- April 27, 2011, Global animal health and nutrition leader establishes home in Ames
- March 30, 2011, Flint Hills Resources announces new office and new jobs in Ames, Iowa
- February 11, 2011, AEDC survey reports general optimism in local business community
- January 14, 2011, New Farmers' Market debuts on Main Street in summer 2011
- January 10, 2011, The Partnership and Ames Chamber Announce Brazil Business Mission Trip
- December 30, 2010, Biofuels Digest "Commercial-Scale Technology of the Year"
- December 20, 2010, WebFilings LLC has announced plans to bring 250 jobs to Ames, Iowa
- December 17, 2010, Boehringer Ingelheim expands in Ames at ISU Research Park
- December 17, 2010, Ames is fifth fastest growing small city in the United States
View archived economic development news.
Ames Business Quarterly
The Ames Business Quarterly provides a summary of recent activities, announcements, and news affecting local businesses, investors, and the Ames community. Please contact the Chamber for previous Ames Business Quarterly reports.
Winter 2011
Fall 2010
Summer 2010
Spring 2010
Winter 2010
Quarterly Economic Report
The AEDC assembles the Quarterly Economic Report (QER) to give a statistical analysis of the Ames regional economy. Please contact the Chamber for previous Quarterly Economic Reports.
Third Quarter 2011
Second Quarter 2011
First Quarter 2011
Fourth Quarter 2010
Second Quarter 2010
First Quarter 2010
Fourth Quarter 2009
AEDC Investor Report
The AEDC Investor Report, published in April 2009, highlights the midpoint of a five-year $2.5 million economic development plan for Ames.
A Community of Success Investor Report 2009
AEDC Annual Report
The AEDC Annual Report provides an overview of accomplishments for the year.
2010 AEDC Annual Report
2009 AEDC Annual Report
2008 AEDC Annual Report
2007 AEDC Annual Report
2006 AEDC Annual Report
2005 AEDC Annual Report
2004 AEDC Annual Report
Executive Call Report
The Executive Call Report summarizes the findings from the annual survey project the AEDC conducts in order to determine industry needs, concerns and health of the local industrial base, as well as to assess the opportunities and risks for retention and expansion.
2008 Executive Call Report
2007 Executive Call Report
2006 Executive Call Report
Ames Seed Capital Fund Annual Report
The Ames Seed Capital Fund Annual Report summarizes investments made through the year.
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