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Boone Receives Senior Housing Tax Credit from Iowa Finance Authority to Build Affordable Senior Housing

September 8, 2022

The Iowa Finance Authority recently approved a senior housing tax credit project for the community of Boone. The $7.6 million new construction project will include 30 total units, all two-bedroom, for community members 55+ years of age. Twenty-seven of those units will be identified as affordable housing units while three...

Boone Community Schools Receive $410K Award for Health Care Apprenticeship Programs

July 7, 2022

July 7, 2022 (Boone, IA) - Governor Kim Reynolds has recently announced eight recipients of the Iowa Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Grant Program. The Boone Community School District has been awarded over $410,000 to further expand their existing apprenticeship program. The Health Careers Registered Apprenticeship Program is a new grant...

Boone and Collins Receive Community Catalyst Grants for Downtown Renovation Projects

June 30, 2022

June 30, 2022 - The Ames Economic Development Commission is pleased to announce that both the City of Boone and City of Collins have received funding for Downtown renovation projects. The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded both cities with $100,000, respectively, for projects that will transform an underutilized building...

The City of Ogden and Ogden Legacy Award $60,000 in Housing Grants

June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022 (Ogden, IA) - In March, the City of Ogden and Ogden Legacy announced that they were again partnering to provide homeowners the opportunity to apply for matching funds to make exterior improvements to their Ogden residences. In addition to funding for exterior work, the City and Ogden...

Ames Economic Development Commission Marks Economic Development Week 2022

May 6, 2022

(May 6, 2022) - The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) and partner organizations will be celebrating National Economic Development Week from May 9 - 13, 2022 to showcase the contributions of positive economic development and ongoing economic development projects in our communities. “We proudly celebrate economic development week every year...

Ogden Enhances Economic Development Efforts in Support of Housing

April 28, 2022

April 28, 2022 (Ogden, IA) - Recognizing the desire of Ogden to accelerate its housing interests, the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has come to an agreement with the City of Ogden for an enhanced level of support beyond those that would generally be expected. The agreement comes as a...

Boone County Economic Growth Corporation and Ames Economic Development Commission Announce Partnership

March 25, 2022

(March 25, 2022) - The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has entered into a contract of services with the Boone County Economic Growth Corporation (BCEGC). With the addition of this new contract, the Ames Economic Development Commission will now play a role in strengthening the BCEGC organization while building stronger...

Berdex Selects Ames, Iowa as U.S. Headquarters

March 18, 2022

(March 18, 2022) - Berdex, a global manufacturer of livestock trailers, has announced the expansion of Berdex manufacturing capabilities from the Netherlands to the United States, and specifically to Ames, Iowa. Ames will now serve as Berdex USA's U.S. headquarters. Berdex USA will be located in the former Caremoli facility...

Ames Chamber of Commerce Announces 2022 State of the Community

January 10, 2022

January 10, 2022 (Ames, IA) - The Ames Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2022 State of the Community will be held at the Ames Community School District Administration Office on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. The State of Community, sponsored by the Ames Chamber of Commerce and...

Ames Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Widlowski and Stewart

January 5, 2022

The Ames Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Emory Widlowski and Caroline Stewart as new additions to their staff. “I am thrilled to have two brand new graduates of Iowa State University joining our team," says Dan Culhane, President & CEO of the Ames Chamber of Commerce. "Emory’s event...

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