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Why Alex Hawker Chose Ames

Posted on 01/15/2020 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Written by: Logan Crittenden, Marketing & Public Relations Intern Alex Hawker works in Corporate Services at Renewable Energy Group. She...

Categories: Enhancing Community

How to Get Involved with the Ames Chamber

Posted on 01/08/2020 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

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Written by: Stacy Dreyer, 2020 Ames Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Welcome to 2020! Remember when you were young and...

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How Should Job Seekers Communicate with Employers?

Posted on 12/18/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Express Employment Professionals

By Katy McMahon, Owner of Ames Express Employment In the past, the job search was simple. You would physically visit...

Categories: Developing Talent

Who Needs an Apprentice? Nevada CSD may be able to help with that.

Posted on 12/11/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Welding apprentice

By Justin Gross, Associate Superintendent of Nevada Community School District. Nevada Community School District recently joined 12 other districts across...

Categories: Developing Talent, Growing Business

Alicia Wilkinson Chooses to Live and Work in Ames

Posted on 12/04/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

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By Leah Whaley, Marketing and Public Relations Intern Originally from Fairbank, Iowa, Alicia Wilkinson was drawn to Iowa State University...

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10 Things To Do In Ames This Winter

Posted on 11/27/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Winter In Ames

By Logan Crittenden, Marketing and Public Relations Intern Whether you want to spend some time outside, tell Santa Claus what...

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Ribbon Cutting Feature: Tyler Gotto State Farm

Posted on 11/13/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Tyler Gotto State Farm

Tyler Gotto State Farm opened up shop on October 1st, 2019. They are located at 4720 Mortensen Road Suite 104...

Categories: Ribbon Cuttings

"It's Never About Price"

Posted on 11/06/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

Sandler Sales Training

By Karl Schaphorst, Sandler Sales Training I greatly enjoyed presenting at the Ames Chamber on November 1st! The topic of...

Categories: Developing Talent

Why Bailey Upton Chose Ames

Posted on 10/30/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

I plan on staying in ames pretty much as long as possible

By Logan Crittenden When Bailey Upton graduated from Iowa State with a degree in Event Management, she prioritized a career...

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The Ames Community Tree Program

Posted on 10/23/2019 at 09:00 AM by Guest Writer Guest Writer

The Ames Foundation

By Jason Crawford, Ames Foundation Board Member On September 28, 2019, the Ames Foundation, in partnership with the City of...

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