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 AEDC news.
March 21, 2008, Colorbiotics Plant Rises on Dayton Avenue
March 20, 2008, Cutting Edge Companies in Ames and Coralville Receive Demonstration Fund Assistance
March 20, 2008, Ames Named One of the Greenest Cities
March 19, 2008, Ames Ranked 30th on Forbes List of "Best Small Places For Business and Careers"
February 21, 2008, Ag Leader Projects Growth; Awarded With State Assistance
View a news clip of Ag Leader's expansion announcement (courtesy of KCCI)
January 24, 2008, Ames Named One of the Nation's 100 Best
January 8, 2008, U.S. News & World Report Ranks Ames High Among Best
November 6, 2007, Global Reach and Dice Collaborate for International Award
November 5, 2007, Sigler Earns Three Recognitions
October 31, 2007, 2007 Executive Call Survey Results Released
August 29, 2007, Leading Biodiesel Corp. Named to Inc. Magazines Top 500 Companies
Events
View information about AEDC events and programs.
Story County Career Expo
Newsletters
The quarterly AEDC newsletter provides a summary of recent activities, announcements, and news affecting local businesses, investors, and the Ames community.
Spring 2008
December 2007
September 2007
May 2007
Quarterly Economic Report
The AEDC assembles the Quarterly Economic Report (QER) to give a statistical analysis of the Ames regional economy.
First Quarter 2008
Fourth Quarter 2007
Third Quarter 2007
Second Quarter 2007
First Quarter 2007
AEDC Annual Reports
The AEDC Annual Report provides an overview of accomplishments for the year.
2007 AEDC Annual Report
2005-2006 AEDC Annual Report
2004-2005 AEDC Annual Report
2003-2004 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.
2007 Executive Call Report
2006 Executive Call Report
Ames Seed Capital Fund Annual Reports
The Ames Seed Capital Fund Annual Report summarizes investments made through the year.
ASCF Annual Report 2007
ASCF Annual Report 2006
ASCF Annual Report 2005
