Media Releases

John Hall, Vice President, Ames Chamber of Commerce, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.  

The Ames Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Des Moines Area Community College and the United Way of Story County, have received $15,000 for accelerated certificate programs for high-demand industries in the region.

The State of Iowa has awarded over $630,000 in funding to area childcare providers creating 265 new childcare options through the Child Care Challenge grant program and the DHS Investing in Iowa's Child Care funding program.

The City of Boone and the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) are pleased to announce new WorkInBooneIA.com community job board.

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Kim Frey to the team as the Ames Main Street Director and Chamber Membership Coordinator.

Each year, the Ames Chamber of Commerce crafts strategic legislative priorities to advocate for the strengthening and growth of Ames, Story County, Central Iowa, and the State of Iowa’s economic and community development efforts and we are pleased to announce Legislative Priorities for 2021.

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the promotion of Allee Wengert and John Hall.

The City of Boone and the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) are pleased to announce a new partnership that will support economic development programming for the City of Boone. The Boone City Council, at its December 21 regular City Council meeting, ratified a twelve-month contract with the AEDC that will begin on January 1, 2021.