Archived News
Archived News
Read up on past local economic development news.
August 22, 2009, New chamber survey to monitor attitudes in retail, service sectors
August 20, 2009, Senator Grassley brings Ambassador Tour to Ames; 56 countries hosted
August 5, 2009, Renewable Energy Group Receives 2009 Best of Ames Award
July 27, 2009, AARP puts Ames in top 5 places to live 'simple life'
July 23, 2009, 2008-2009 Iowa Workforce Needs Assessment Survey Results
July 22, 2009, Iowa State retail economist provides tips for running a business during tough times
July 18, 2009, Future looks brighter for skilled manufacturing jobs
July 8, 2009, Hach is bulwark in Ames economy
July 8, 2009, Employment, finance remain strong in Ames and Story County
July 8, 2009, Economy lends importance to regional collaboration
July 8, 2009, Ames is good for business
June 21, 2009, Ames June unemployment increases to 4.5 percent
May 19, 2009, Awards presented for service and business excellence in Ames
May 11, 2009, REG® signs agreement with three biodiesel plants to consolidate
April 3, 2009, 663,000 Unemployed Ask, What Recovery?
April 1, 2009, State bolsters job creation, business expansion in Ames
April 1, 2009, Hilton Garden Inn adds to Ames' hospitality industry
April 1, 2009, State help breeds local job growth
April 1, 2009, Wind turbine plant breaks ground in Story City
April 1, 2009, Sauer-Danfoss_Addition brings kitchen, dining, office space
April 1, 2009, ISU researches growing sugar beets for biofuel
April 1, 2009, Iowa State chemist synthesizes carbohydrates, launches start up company
March 26, 2009, Iowa ranks second in quality of life survey
March 20, 2009, Research park project gets $1.25M state loan
March 5, 2009, Study finds building new homes can benefit Ames area
February 12, 2009, Project grows area economy
February 5, 2009, Proposed development would connect Bell Avenue
Febraury 3, 2009, Sigler CEO honored as Chamber's business person of the year
January 31 2009, Leaders look beyond local interests
January 31, 2009, Ames Business Quarterly - Winter Issue
January 31, 2009, Winter 2009 economic development news briefs
January 23, 2009, City OKs funds for jobs, highway beautification
January 17, 2009, Study find economic vigor in Ames, and signs of change
November 12, 2008, Ames Named one of the Best Place to Raise Kids
November 8, 2008, Economic stimulus not a 'quick fix'
November 4, 2008, Plans proceed for 'Streets of North Grand' renovation
November 3, 2008, Biodiesel Now Available at Ogden
October 15, 2008, ISU Seed Center's new addition opens
October 14, 2008, ISU Research Park announces expansion
October 2008, Ames Business Monthly: Banks Thrive in Ames
September 30, 2008, Banks thrive in Ames; consumers, lenders benefit
September 30, 2008, Ames beats bushes for venture capital
September 28, 2008, Defense Bill funds Ames businesses, ISU
September 25, 2008, Walgreens to build on Former Okoboji Grill Site
September 23, 2008, Michael Roof: entrepreneurial scientist
September 23, 2008, Woodruff finds strong partners in Ames
September 23, 2008 Colorbiotics completes 140000-square-foot facility
September 23, 2008, Ames Business Quarterly Fall 2008 Edition – Building Business: The Entrepreneurship Issue
September 23, 2008, Pappajohn Helps Entrepreneurs Get Leg Up
September 20, 2008, Ames Company Can Refine Biodiesel from Crude Algae Oil
September 18, 2008, Cargill Endows Iowa State Faculty Chair to Accelerate Biorenewables
September 16, 2008, ISU Economists’ Report Puts Face on State’s Immigration Population
September 13, 2008, 40 Million in Flood Relief will go to Homes, Businesses
September 10, 2008, City will negotiate for Downtown Project
September 9, 2008, ISU Breaks Ground on Biorenewables Laboratory
September 9, 2008, Conference Continues Debate on Biofuels Economy
September 6, 2008, Large Employers Looking to Hire
September 3, 2008, Green Design Can Economize, Build Creature Comforts
September 3, 2008, Iowa Helping Wind Entrepreneurs to Get up, Running
September 3, 2008, Big Investors Boost Iowa’s Wind Ranking
July 31, 2008, Local Leaders Contribute to Regional Economic Development Plan
June 27, 2008, Ag Leader Adding Space
June 25, 2008, Fareway Finally Gets Green Light
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
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