Eric Smidt

Announced today, Daisy Brand will build a new state-of-the-art production facility to Boone, Iowa. The $625M investment will include a 750K square ft facility, creating 106 new jobs to start. Read more on our website. #SmartChoice ameschamber.com/media-releas…

Thank you to the Ames Branch of the NAACP for another incredible Freedom Fund Event. Great community and a wonderful keynote from Kameron Middlebrooks, Iowa State Organizer for the REFORM Alliance. #SmartChoice

The flags are up in @DowntownAmes. It’s game day weekend! Go Cyclones!

2/2 More Hairball!

The streets of @DowntownAmes are quiet this morning, but later this afternoon they will be filled with thousands of guests, music, and vendors. Welcome RAGBRAI riders! #SmartChoice

“If you are a leader for your organization, I encourage you to emphasize the details. Pay attention to them and recognize when your team cares enough to attend to them. The beauty of our community is all around us and it can often be seen in the details.” ameschamber.com/staff-update…

The Ames Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Program focuses on educating and engaging members on key legislative issues impacting the Ames MSA. You can read more online about our recent Washington D.C. Fly-In and other policy programming from this year. ameschamber.com/traction-sto…

Did you know that RAGBRAI is coming to Ames on July 25 and that Hairball will be the evening featured act on Main Street in Downtown Ames. Mark your calendars for a great summer night! #SmartChoice

2/2 A special shout out to Lojean Petersen, Manager of the AMSFM, for her continued passion to make this community event great.

1/2 Here are a few images from the opening day of the Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market (AMSFM) in Downtown Ames. Thank you to all of our vendors and community members who came out today.

Of course there were Chamber of Commerce organizations in the Star Wars universe, supporting local businesses. Whether you operate a cantina like those on Tatooine, focus on interplanetary trade, or are currently training a Padawan, May the Fourth Be With You! #SmartChoice

The 2023 Ames Chamber of Commerce Washington DC Fly-In is this week and we are excited to bring a delegation of business and community leaders to our nation’s capitol. Look for updates throughout the week as the delegation presents policy considerations to our elected officials.

This image of the Ames Chamber of Commerce team is from last Friday’s Agriculture Breakfast with keynote speaker Bill Northey. Thank you to those who continue to invest in our organization and for allowing us to help build traction across all of our communities! #SmartChoice

Traction magazine Issue 01 is online and now more interactive with clickable links! The online PDF version has images, logos, and text that link to business websites, and includes new content that links to YouTube videos. Check it out online. #SmartChoice ameschamber.com/traction.htm…

Daniel Oh is the President & CEO of AgCertain, a food, agricultural, and bio-based manufacturing company, located in Boone. For a company that could locate anywhere, Oh chose to invest in Boone and Story County. Learn more about AgCertain online. ameschamber.com/traction-sto…

Thank you to the Ames Branch of the NAACP on another incredible Freedom Fund Event. Great community and a wonderful keynote from Dr. Sharon Perry Fantini, Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at ISU. #SmartChoice