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The mission of the Ames Chamber of Commerce is to provide our members services that strengthen the economic vitality in Ames and enhance the quality of life in our community.

Chamber UpdateFEBRUARY 2017

Ames Chamber of Commerce Annual Event

O ur biggest event of the year, the 2017 Annual Event, pre-sented by Des Moines Area Community College, is here!

Tuesday, February 7, 201711am - 1:30pm

Featuring Jon GordonCornerstone Church-

Large Auditorium

We are excited to showcase the past year’s accomplishments for the Ames Chamber and its affiliate organizations: Ames Economic Development Commis-sion, Ames Seed Capital, LLC, Campus-town Action Association, Main Street Cultural District, Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market, The Ames Founda-tion and Young Professionals of Ames, and look forward into what is coming in 2017. A brief recap of the Annual Awards winners will be featured during the program. Guest Speaker for the event is international best-selling author and speaker Jon Gordon.

For questions about our Annual Event, please call the Chamber office at 232-2310.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor: Des Moines Area Community College

Gold Sponsors: Ames Ford Lincoln, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Iowa State University Athletics.

Silver Sponsors: First National Bank

2017 ANNUAL EVENT

Featuring international best-selling author & speaker Jon Gordon

We invite you and your entire team to join us

AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2017 ANNUAL EVENT

proudly presented by

Ames Ford Lincoln, Boehringer Ingelheim, Iowa State Athletics, First National Bank

February 7, 2017

Get your team on the bus with Jon Gordon as he shares insightful stories, best practices and powerful principles from his best-selling book, The Energy Bus.

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | $50/ticket* (lunch included)

Cornerstone Church Large Auditorium casual/business attire | open to the public

*ticket price increases to $60 after January 24

AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | FEBRUARY 2017

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Chamber Update newsletter is published by the Ames Chamber of Commerce304 Main Street, Ames, IA, 50010;

phone: (515) 232-2310; fax: (515) 233-3203www.ameschamber.com.

Vanessa Baker-Latimer, City of AmesBret Bartholomew, Bartholomew ChiropracticLindsey Beecher, Gilbert Community School DistrictScott Blum, Accord Architecture/Henkel ConstructionNathan Buss - YPA Past President, VisionBankMatt Converse, Converse Conditioned AirLawrence Cunningham, Iowa State Daily Media GroupStacy Dreyer, First National BankNate Easter, ISU Research ParkSara Hunter, Vermeer CorporationLuke Jensen, Real Estate Service Group, Inc.Casey Johnson, Ames Ford LincolnDr. Sonya Stoltze Newstrom, Stoltze and Stoltze Family DentistryAndrew Perry, McFarland Clinic, PCCliff Smith - MSCD Past President, Global-VetLinkJason Schwenneker, Renewable Energy GroupTrevin Ward - CAA President Elect, WorkivaJill Wellman, Danfoss

Dave Tucker, Workiva

BOARD MEMBERS

CASEY JOHNSON, Chair of Board of Directors Ames Ford LincolnLUKE JENSEN, Vice Chair Real Estate Service Group, Inc.ANDREW PERRY, 2nd Vice Chair McFarland Clinic, PCSCOTT BLUM, Divisional Chair, Community Development Accord Architecture / HenkelSTACY DREYER, Divisional Chair, Government Affairs & Treasurer First National BankNATE EASTER, Divisional Chair, Membership Iowa State University Research ParkDAVE TUCKER, Immediate Past Chair WorkivaDAN CULHANE, President / CEO Ames Chamber & Economic Development Commission

YOUTH LEADERSHIP AMES UPDATE

The Youth Leadership Ames Class visited Mary Greeley Medical Center as part of their Healthcare Day session. The Youth Leadership Ames program is made possible by sponsors Renewable Energy Group and McDonald’s

LEADERSHIP AMES CLASS 30 UPDATE

During their “City of Ames Day,” Leadership Ames Class 30 visited with staff at City Hall, the Ames Police Department, Animal Control and Shelter, Ames Public Library, Raising Readers, the Ames Water Plant and Fire Station #3


Please join us in announcing and celebrating the 2016 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

FEBRUARY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

February 1, 2017ames golf & country club

5752 George Washington Carver Ave.

followed byANNUAL AWARDS MEDIA CONFERENCE at 4 p.m.

Annual Award Winners to be announced at media conference; celebration/Business After Hours to follow

ANNUAL AWARDS

Please join us in announcing and celebrating the 2016 ANNUAL AWARD WINNERS

FEBRUARY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

February 1, 2017ames golf & country club

5752 George Washington Carver Ave.

followed byANNUAL AWARDS MEDIA CONFERENCE at 4 p.m.

February Legislative Luncheon Feb. 17th

event, are interested in attending, or wish to submit a question, please con-tact Drew Kamp at 515-817-6311 or [email protected].

The Ames Chamber of Commerce thanks Converse Conditioned Air, Des Moines Area Community College, First National Bank, Renewable Energy Group, and Workiva for their support as 2017 Taking Leadership Legislative Sponsors.

The Ames Chamber of Commerce also thanks Harold Pike Construction; Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects; and VenuWorks for their generosity as 2017 Legislative Lunch Sponsors. Without the continued support of our sponsors, the Ames Chamber of Com-merce would not be able to provide the great events and services we do today.


THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 INNER CIRCLE SPONSORS

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Save the date: Ames Day at the Capitol Tuesday, March 7th

The 2017 Ames Day at the Capi-tol will be held from 11:30am-1:00pm on Tuesday, March 7th at Iowa’s beautiful State Capitol.

With our famous lunch from Hickory Park, exhibitors will have an excellent opportunity to directly engage legislators, officials, and lobbyists from throughout the state.

Following the Community Showcase in the Capitol Rotunda from 11:30am-1:00pm, Ames and Story County busi-ness, community, and institutional lead-ers will meet with Legislative Leadership from both Parties and both Chambers to discuss policy priorities of the Ames Chamber of Commerce and our commu-nity partners and member organizations.

Chamber business and individual members interested in exhibiting a booth

in the Capitol Rotunda during the serving of Hickory Park from 11:30am-1:00pm can contact Drew Kamp at [email protected] or 515-817-6311 for addi-tional information.

The Ames Chamber of Commerce thanks Converse Conditioned Air, Des Moines Area Community College, First National Bank, Renewable Energy Group, and Workiva for their support as 2017 Taking Leadership Legislative Sponsors.

The Chamber also thanks Harold Pike Construction; Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects, P.C.; and VenuWorks for their generosity as 2017 Legislative Lunch Sponsors. Without the continued support of our sponsors, the Ames Chamber of Commerce would not be able to provide the great events and services we do today.

Please join your fellow Chamber members at Renewable Energy Group on Friday, February 17th from 11:30am-1:00pm for the

Ames Chamber of Commerce February Legislative Luncheon. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from our State Legislators regarding developing policy issues of the 2017 Session head-ing into funnel. The schedule for the Luncheon will be:

11:30am-12:00pm: Registration and lunch is available to all attendees.

12:00pm-1:00pm: State Legislators will address the crowd and field ques-tions.

The event is open to Chamber mem-bers and their guest. The cost of atten-dance is $10.00 and includes lunch.

If you have questions regarding the

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

AEDC: Ames Economic Development Commission • BAH: Business After Hours • CAA: Campustown Action Association • C: Chamber Office • FAW: Friday After Work • L&L: Lunch & Learn • R/C: Ribbon Cutting • YPA: Young Professionals of Ames • YLA: Youth Leadership Ames

Valentine’s Day

Presidents’ Day

4 p.m.: Annual Awards Media Conference

4:30 p.m.: Story County Medical Center(R/C)

11 a.m.: Ames Chamber of Commerce Annual Event

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Leadership Ames

Leadership Ames

Youth Leadership Ames

4:30 p.m.: BAH (Ames Golf & Country Club)

ACC/AEDC Board

11:30 a.m.: Legislative Luncheon (REG)


Dentistry at Somerset 2720 Stange Rd.

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Celebrate with a ribbon cutting

Grandgenett Dentistry 2208 Philadelphia St.

If your business has completed a major remodeling project, moved to a new location, changed ownership, or reached a milestone, you need to take advantage of the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting service that brings members and the media to you.

With each Ribbon Cutting, your business will be exposed to the Ames community and Story County. Event photos of your Rib-bon Cutting will be published in the Chamber’s Weekly E-mail Update and the Ames Business Monthly. A Ribbon Cutting is a great way to invite people to your location and showcase your business.

Not only does this opportunity get people to your place of busi-ness, but it offers a unique net-working environment in addition to some great marketing. So what are you waiting for? Contact Jan Wil-liams at [email protected] or call 232-2310, to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!

RIBBON CUTTINGS


Northridge Village Independent Living 3300 George Washington Carver

Thisday Photography 300 Main Street #201

AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMBASSADORS

Cindy Albin, Hunziker & AssociatesTess Ashley, Global State MortgageAlli Azbill, Global State MortgageDon Borcherding, Greater Iowa Credit UnionSteve Bock, RE/MAX Real Estate CenterLaura Brassell, Bank of the WestNathan Buss, VisionBankTara Carlson, Tom Randall Real Estate TeamKelsey Carper, Re/Max Real Estate CenterJohn Coder, VisionBankZack Cregeen, Re/Max Real Estate CenterLisa Downs, EXIT RealtyStacy Dreyer, First National BankPam Fleener, First National BankLaura Freeman, Hanger ClinicTeresa Garman, Individual Member Leslie Ginder, ISU LAS Career Services Ashlee Goetsch, Waterford at AmesChris Helland, George White Chevrolet Sherry Hosteng, RE/MAX Real EstateAshley Howe, XpanxionJamie Hudson, Great Southern BankSharon Johnson, RE/MAX Real EstateMichelle King, The Krell Institute Greg King, South DuffMatt Koehler, Greater Iowa Credit UnionPaul Livingston, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors Brandon Mumm, Ames TribuneDavid Orth, Spirited GivingMatthew Pacha, Hy-Vee Lincoln CenterMike Peckis, Sam’s ClubSarah Powers, RE/MAX Real EstateTom Randall, Tom Randall Real Estate TeamTim Rasmussen, Alfred’s Carpet & DecoratingMolly Redenbaugh, Danfoss Power SolutionsMatt Roghair, Exchange State BankDorothy Schumer, Ames Convention & Visitors BureauTim Tryon, First National BankDaryle Vegge, Ames Morning RotaryAllyson Walter, Ames Convention and Visitors BureauCherie Wandling, Wilson Toyota of AmesMichelle Wild, Ames Convention & Visitors BureauKeathen Winter, Northridge Village


Join the Chamber.

Make new con-nections, promote your business, take advantage of profes-sional development programs and more when you join the Ames Chamber of Commerce. Contact Jan Williams at (515) 232-2310 for more in-formation on how you or your organization can become a Cham-ber member.

When you join, here are some of the many benefits you can take advantage of right away.

•Postcouponson our Web site for FREE.

•AttendmonthlyBusiness After Hours, First Shot Sessions, Legislative Luncheons and more for FREE.

•Takeadvantageof reasonably priced ways to promote your business such as ribbon cuttings and mailing labels, just to name a few.

•DiscountedYoungProfessionals of Ames membership (ages 21 to 40).

Welcome, new Ames Chamber members

Thank you to the following mem-bers who have donated 10

percent more than their annual dues for Chamber projects:

Because of contributions from mem-bers like these, the Ames Chamber

can maintain a level of excellence in the services we provide. Please note: This represents only a portion of the Chamber’s Gold members. All Gold

members will be listed one time during the year.

M E M B E R S

C H A M B E R

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co., located at 306 Main Street, is a dedicated, Full-service shoe store specializing in comfort casual, athletic, safety shoes and boot wear. Stop in and let the expert, friendly staff give you a personalized experience and find the right shoes for your needs. Call 232.6633 or visit online at www.brownsshoefitcompany.com

The Sports Page Bar & Grill, one of West Ames’ new-est family-friendly restaurants is located at 3720 Lincoln Way. Plan to stop in for specials, Happy Hour, GameDay or to watch your favorite team on a variety of large TV’s. Call 292.2644 for more information.

Indian Creek Country Club is a semi-private nine-hole golf course, CreekCafe restaurant and bar located in Ne-vada. Call or stop in for a round of golf, or if you are planning a special event, let the beautiful backdrop of rolling hills make your event memorable! Call 515.382.9070 or visit them at www.indiancreekcc.com for more information.

Redz Bluez Band started with a gig at Ames Octoberfest in the Fall of 2013, and has played at various other local venues ever since! For a customized experience at your next event, Call Larry at 515.451.9183 or email [email protected].

IA ABLE Foundation is a non-profit organization that empowers Iowans with disabilities, their families, and the aging to achieve and maintain independence through micro lending, educating and advancing statewide. Stop in at 130 S. Sheldon Ave, Ste #201, or visit www.iowaable.org for more information.

Ames Trenching & Excavation, Inc.Arends SanitationBank of the West

Beisser's, Inc.Central Iowa Ready Mix / Iowa State

Ready MixCentral States Roofing CompanyCentury 21 Signature Real Estate

Chitty Garbage Service, Inc.Dairy Queen

Draintech, Inc.Exit Realty Lora & Company

Fifth Street DentalFirst Property management of Ames,

LCFriendship Ark, Inc.

Gary Thompson Oil Co.Great Plains Sauce & Dough

JKB Restaurants LC / McDonald'sJeffrey Byrn - Northwestern Mutual

Mainstream LivingMiller & Clark Real Estate

Newbrough Law Firm, L.L.POakwood Road Church

Pyle & Associates, P.C.Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects, P.C.

Sam's Club - AmesScott Richardson Agency, Inc.

Skarshaug Testing Laboratory, Inc.Super Wal-Mart

Technical Services, Inc.Wal-Mart North

Wesley LifeWestTowne Pub


Ames Chamber and Affiliate staff• Dan Culhane, President and CEO• Peter Ampe, Director, Project Management• Sarah Buss, Director, Sponsorship and Member-ship Events• Karin Chitty, Campustown Action Association Executive Director

• Edana Delagardelle, Event Coordinator, Main Street Cultural District• Angie Dorenkamp, Director, Workforce Solutions• Lauren Frandsen, Director, Communications & Marketing

• John Hall, Director, Business Development & Marketing• Ron Hallenbeck, Executive Vice President, Existing Business and Industry•Kelly Hendrick, Client Services Coordinator• Cindy Hicks, Main Street Cultural District Executive Director

• Amy Howard, Vice President, Finance & Operations• Drew Kamp, Director, Story County Community Outreach and Government Affairs•Lojean Petersen, Ames Main Street Farmers’ Market Manager •Jan Williams, Director, External Business Relations

www.WorkInAmes.com

Smart Choice: Work in AmesThe next time your business has a job or internship opening, take advantage of the Ames Economic Development Commission’s local job board website, www.WorkInAmes.com.

Organizations can post jobs and internships at no cost, while job seekers have a resource to search for great work opportunities in the Ames/Story County area!

If you have any questions regarding the website, please contact Angie Dorenkamp at [email protected] or 515-232-2310.

@workinames

Work In Ames Local Job Board

In a separate study, the American Chamber of Commerce Executives commissioned Cortera, a

community-based commercial credit bureau, to produce a study on the businesses that make up 10 regional chambers

of commerce. The results show chamber members consistently pay their bills in a more timely manner resulting in better credit scores (629 vs. 557) than U.S. businesses, as a whole.

Showing people about your companyShowing that you care about your customers

Showing that you have good business practicesShowing that you have a good reputation

Showing that you are involved in the community

CHAMBERMEMBERSHIP Making a Smart Choice

What a Local ChamberMembership Shows Consumers

56%

If a company shows that it is highly involved in its local Chamber, consumers are 10% more likely to think that its products stack up better against its competition

Consumers are 80% more likely to patronize a business that is a member of the local Chamber of Commerce

Local reputation for a business increases 68% when the consumer is aware the business is a Chamber member.

Consumer awareness increases 73% for a Chamber-member business over a non-Chamber business

When consumers know a business is a local Chamber member, there is a 49% increase in favorability towards that business.

A National Survey * of 2,000 adults reveals that being an active member of a local Chamber of Commerce is an effective business strategy. Two-thirds of consumers believe that Chamber member businesses use good business practices, are reputable, care about their customers and are involved in the community.

* The study was conducted by The Schapiro Group, an Atlanta-based strategic consulting firm, commissioned by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, in cooperation with the Western Assocation of Chamber Executives.

63%

64%

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Young Professionals of Ames

2017 YPA Board

Jessica Mortvedt, President, Haverkamp Properties

Nathan Buss, Past-President, VisionBank

Megan Vollstedt, President-Elect, Workiva

Charmian Stewart, Hilton Gar-den Inn Ames

Taylor Hopper, Fox EngineeringHeather Johnson, Octagon Adam Halbur, Grandgenett

Family DentalJason Mortvedt, Kinzler

ConstructionBri Anderson, Ames Public

LibraryJustin Moorman, Moorman

ClothiersMegan Filipi, Ames Convention

and Visitors BureauChamber Liaison/Staff: Sarah

Buss, Ames Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to our 2017 YPA sponsors

Ames Ford LincolnFirst National BankGlobal Reach Internet ProductionsHunziker & Associates,

RealtorsISU MBAKingland SystemsMary Greeley Medical CenterMunn LumberNorth Grand MallStory ConstructionVisionBankHy-VeeConverse Conditioned Air

Connect with YPAVisit www.ypames.com for upcom-

ing events, committee openings and volunteer opportunities.

Get involved with Young Professionals of Ames for opportunities to build and foster relationships though:

•Leadership development•Professional development•Community Outreach•Cultural and social opportunities

Join us today!

You can now join the more than 100 fascinating, involved, diverse individuals who make up the Young Professionals of

Ames membership. And joining online is quick and easy!

We are a dues-based organization and dues help support:

-Monthly Lunch & Learns-Annual Leadership Symposium-Read with Me Program-Monthly After Work Social Events-And many events and activities

throughout the year

Visit www.ypames.com to learn more and join us!

Top: Lunch & Learns:Young Professionals of Ames has a long-standing history of quality lunch and learn sessions for members to take part in. Combining networking time with a

topic of interest means members can maximize their lunch hour.

Below: ThAW: YPA’s Thursday After Work (ThAW) events provide a great opportunity for networking and socializing with other young professionals! Join us for our next ThAW! For details about the date and the location, visit

www.ypames.com.


MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT

2017 Events January Dollar Days

January 26-28

Art Walk June 2

July 4th Parade

July 4

Summer Sidewalk Sales July 27-29

Foodies & Brew

August 4

Oktoberfest September 16

Trick or Treat October 27

Snow Magic

Nov 10—Dec 23

Want to sponsor an event or volunteer on an event committee?

Contact us at:

304 Main Street Ames, IA 50010

Phone: 515-233-3472 E-mail: [email protected]

Thank you for helping us make 2016 a great year on Main Street! National Accreditation achieved

$80,000 raised to install new lighting along tops of Main Street buildings

Planted $5,500 in flowers

Historic plaque & history walk implemented

Upper-floor housing survey completed

3,000 volunteer hours logged


CAMPUSTOWN ACTION ASSOCIATION

Campustown Façade Grant Applications due February 24, 2017.

T he Campustown Façade Grant Program, funded and administered by the City of Ames, strives to provide incentive to enhance the appearance of existing build-ings for commercial use. Projects awarded a façade

grant are eligible for up to $15,000 in matching funds with the possibility of an additional $2,000 for professional design fees. Commercial property and business owners who are interested in enhancing the street-facing sides of commercial buildings located in the Campustown District are encouraged to apply.

For more information, or to complete an application, please visit the Planning section of the City of Ames website.

2016 Façade Grant Projects

The Cranford Building, façade grant recipient 2015 and 2016

Arcadia Café’s new façade on Welch Avenue

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