AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

FEBRUARY 10, 2011 We hope to see you at one of our sponsored events during the year: • The ART of Community • Vote Your Voice Campaign • Legislative luncheons • Chamber Golf Day • Chamber Day at the Capitol • Chamber Salute to Educators • Federal Priorities Trip Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Annual Report Community A Year in Review

As we enter another decade, it’s fun to look back to see how far we’ve come - not only as member organizations serving businesses in central Iowa, but as a whole community. The Ames Chamber of Commerce and the Ames Eco- nomic Development Commission (AEDC) continue to strive in the reach of their programming and long-term investments. The Ames Chamber and AEDC continue to work together to promote a business climate conducive for growth, prosperity and a future we can be proud to leave to future generations.

The 2010 accomplishments of the Ames Chamber and AEDC highlighted in the pages that follow are indicative of what’s ahead for Ames. While the economic outlook for our state and our nation continue to be cloudy, Ames continues to be a strong community for business. In fact, while the rest of the country battled increasing unemployment rates, Ames, Iowa was listed as one of the best places for businesses and careers and as the fifth fastest growing small city in the U.S. (Forbes.com).

Most members of both the Ames Chamber of Commerce and the AEDC know that their investment in these organi- zations is a worthy one, but when we see accomplishments like this, it’s a positive affirmation of what we’ve known deep down all along: Ames really is a community where we can live, work and thrive.

We especially thank 2010 Board Chairs Maureen Dockstader (Ames Chamber) and Tom Pohlman (AEDC) for their leadership to bring us to this point. On behalf of the Boards of Directors and staff for the Ames Chamber of Commerce and the Ames Economic Development Commission, we thank you for your continued investment and partnership. You make Ames such a great place to serve.

Jolene Randall Kurt Kuta Knapp-Tedesco Insurance Ames Community Bank 2011 Ames Chamber of Commerce Board Chair 2011 AEDC Board Chair

2011 INNER CIRCLE SPONSORS

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Ames Chamber of Commerce & AEDC Staff

DAN CULHANE, CEcD CRYSTAL DAVIS ANGELA MOORE President / CEO Director, Professional & MSCD Executive Director Community Development EVE DOI, IOM JENNIFER SCHILL Vice President, SARAH BUSS MSCD Events Coordinator Communications & Operations Director, Membership Development & Affiliate Programming MEGHAN STEWARD RON HALLENBECK Receptionist Vice President, KRISTINE KEIL Existing Business & Industry Director, Member Services & BOB VOHS Organizational Programming Chamber Volunteer AMY MOGREN Director, Finance & Administration

2011 Ames Chamber Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS CHAIR:...... Jolene Randall, Brian Dieter, Mary Greeley Medical Center Knapp-Tedesco Insurance Pam Elliott Cain, Iowa State University CHAIR ELECT/VICE CHAIR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Jamie Courtney, Olde Main Brewing Company Frank Nogel, Nicole Gebhart, First National Bank Iowa State University Athletics Department Barry Green, Ames Community Bank TREASURER:...... Chris Nelson, John Haila, Haila Architecture Nelson Electric Julie Harris, U.S. Bank VICE CHAIR, GOVT. AFFAIRS:...... Daniel Oh, John Joiner, City of Ames Renewable Energy Group Kim Linduska, Des Moines Area Community College VICE CHAIR, MEMBERSHIP:...... Carol Kisling, KASI Radio Group IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR:...... Maureen Dockstader, LWBJ Financial, LLP PRESIDENT / CEO:...... Dan Culhane, www.ameschamber.com Ames Chamber of Commerce

We recognize the following Chamber Board members whose terms ended in 2010: Chad Copley, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Cozette Hadley Rosburg, Becker Underwood, Inc. Michelle King, The Krell Institute/YPA Representative Mark Reinig, Iowa State University

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2011 AEDC Board of Directors

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE STANDING BOARD MEMBERS CHAIR:...... Kurt Kuta, Dave Benson, Nyemaster & Goode Law Firm Ames Community Bank Mike Biegger, Barilla America, Inc. VICE CHAIR:...... Mike Espeset, John Crawford, Alpha Copies & Print Center Story Construction Jeremy Davis, Ames City Council 2nd VICE CHAIR:...... Matt Converse, Brian Dieter, Mary Greeley Medical Center Converse Conditioned Air, LLC Maureen Dockstader, LWBJ Financial, LLP Keith Folkmann, Sauer-Danfoss TREASURER:...... Dr. Lisa Lorenzen, Steve Goodhue, First American Bank Iowa State University Cozette Hadley Rosburg, Becker Underwood, Inc. IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR:...... Tom Pohlman, Mark Hanson, Hanson Homes Ames National Corporation *Dean Hunziker, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors STORY COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE:...... Rick Sanders, Peter Innes, Becker Underwood, Inc. Board of Supervisors *Kevin Kinzler, Kinzler Construction Services ISU RESPRESENTATIVE:...... Warren Madden Steve Koger, McFarland Clinic, PC CITY OF AMES REPRESENTATIVE:...... Steve Schainker Riad Mahayni, Ames City Council PRESIDENT / CEO:...... Dan Culhane Shazia Manus, Greater Iowa Credit Union Ron McMillen, Sigler Companies Al Meyers, Ag Leader Technology Sharron Quisenberry, Iowa State University EX-OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS (Past Chairs) Doug Ragaller, U.S. Bank Keith Barnes *John Russell, Bankers Trust Jim Bloedel, Iowa State University AJ Spiker, Central Iowa Board of Realtors Steve Carter, ISU Research Park Tim Taylor, Ames Community Schools Reiny Friedrich, Friedrich Iowa Realty Chuck Winkleblack, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors Don Heuss, Heuss Printing, Inc. Kirk Yung, Great Western Bank Erben Hunziker, HCS Builders Dick Johnson, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors Dan Krieger, First National Bank * Denotes past chair Jami Larson Barry Nadler Mike Roof, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Marvin Walter, Ford Street Development BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Wayne Moore

www.amesedc.com We recognize the following Chamber AEDC members whose terms ended in 2010: Pat Brown, State Farm Insurance - Pat Brown Matthew Goodman, Ames City Council

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MEMBERSHIP senters were showcased offering topics like sales com- Annual Event. The 2010 Chamber Annual Event munication, social media marketing, customer awareness welcomed 300 members in attendance for lunch and leadership networking. These very popular forums and speaker Jon Stetson, presenting on “RETURN are offered free to Chamber members. ON INTUITION.” Professional Development Series. Nine lunch and learn Annual Awards (presented in 2010). sessions were offered • Community Involvement Award: John Russell, to enhance business Bankers Trust skills and training op- • Entrepreneur of the Year: John Crawford, Alpha Copies portunities for members. & Print Center Increasing in popular- • Business Person of the Year: Dan Krieger, Ames National ity, the series showcased Corporation various Chamber mem- ber presenters on topics Monthy Events. Attendance numbers were strong at our regu- including conflict resolu- lar networking events including Business at Breakfast, Speed tion, visual communication and internet marketing. Networking, and Business After Hours. Leadership Ames. On May 17, 17 Chamber members Business-to-Business Expo. graduated from Leadership Ames. Class XXIII worked in Almost 70 Chamber busi- small teams to develop and implement service projects to nesses exhibited in our Spring benefit the Ames community: 2010 Expo. The event also in- • 2010 “Claim Ames” Census Awareness Campaign cluded opportunities to help • Pajama Drive for Lutheran Services in Iowa job seekers and our exhibitors • Develop, Organize, and Sustain Volunteer Schedule connect. to Serve Meals at Boys & Girls Club of Story County • Financial Literacy Service Program for Area Teens Ribbon Cuttings. Chamber members celebrated new business- es, anniversaries, relocations and ground breakings with more than 50 Ribbon Cuttings held in 2010.

Golf Day. Despite the rain and rescheduling, the 2010 Golf Day was a great success. The Ames Golf and Country Club provided an afternoon of fun competition for a full course of golfers, volunteers and tremendous sponsors.

Steak Fry. 225 members attended LEADERSHIP AMES 2009-2010 CLASS XXIII GRADUATES: this year‘s annual Steak Fry to en- Shannon Bardole, United Way of Story County joy beautiful weather, new and old Lynne Carey, Ames Public Library friends and, of course, a great grill- Alicia Clancy, Renewable Energy Group your-own meal held at Coldwater Sara Clausen, Gateway Hotel & Conference Center Golf Links. Neal Dietz, U.S. Bank Judi Eyles, ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship New Members. The Ames Chamber of Commerce continued Linda Gibbs, Greater Iowa Credit Union growing in 2010. New members were invited to attend a quar- Chris Hicks, LWBJ Financial, LLP terly New Member Reception and also the annual “5 & 0” Nathan Jobe, McFarland Clinic, PC Party - celebrating veteran members who have been with the Charlie Kuester, City of Ames Chamber for an amount of years ending in “5” or “0.” John Lauridsen, ISU Memorial Union Aaron Mortvedt, Gateway Hotel & Conference Center Jenny Pollard, ISU Alumni Association COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sam Stagg, Haila Architecture|Structure|Planning Business Improvement. The 2010 BUSINESS SKILLS Series of- Bill Talbot, Newbrough Law Firm, LLP fered nine forum sessions to enhance the business, networking Mike Tretina, Mary Greeley Medical Center and management skills of Chamber members. Member pre- Co-chair: Amy Juhnke, Lutheran Services in Iowa Co-chair: Mark Stenberg, Stenberg Concrete

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Flood Appreciation Lunch. In September, an ap- discuss business concerns with our elected legislators. In preciation lunch for those who helped in the commu- addition to forums with nity after the floods was held at the ISU tailgaite tents. our State Representatives, 2010 lunch forums includ- Salute to Educators. More than 650 area teachers gathered ed a panel discussion with at the Ames High School caf- two of our Story County eteria for a luncheon in their Supervisors and several honor. Organizations and members of the Ames Com- individuals sponsored the munity School Board. lunch and donated gift items to thank our teachers. State Legislative Updates. The Chamber provided weekly updates on activity of State Partners in Education (PIE). Through the Education Connections Legislature during the shortened January through March Committee, partnerships continued with Gilbert Middle School session, especially monitering specific bills that would have Youth Marketplace and Ames High DECA programming, plac- been a detriment for Ames business. ing over 25 Chamber members in area classrooms. Ames Day at the Capitol. The Chamber put “Ames on Dis- Youth Leadership Ames. Youth Leadership Ames is a new play” around the State Capitol Rotunda when 15 member program developed by the Ames Chamber of Commerce and organizations set up booths to show Legislators their return Young Professionals of Ames to develop the community leader- on state assistance. The day included a catered lunch from ship potential for high school juniors in the Chamber member Hickory Park which continues to be very popular with the school districts. Ten Ames and Gilbert High School juniors were Legislators and their staff. Barilla America, Inc. also do- selected from an application process to participate in the inau- nated custom-wrapped boxes of pasta for each attendee. gural 2010-2011 class. More than 500 were served at lunch. Federal Priorities Trip. The Chamber’s annual trip to GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Washington DC included an Ames delegation made up of Taking Leadership Sponsors. In 2010 representatives from Chamber staff and board leader- the Chamber was able to expand its ship, the City government-related of Ames, Iowa programming be- State University cause of the tremen- and Des Moines dous generosity from two new Sponsor- Area Community Partners. Converse Conditioned Air, LLC College. In ad- and Mary Greeley Medical Center pro- dition to meet- vided support and leadership to allow the ings with our Chamber to better advocate for the priori- Iowa Congress- ties that make Ames a place where business can thrive. man and Sena- tors, the Ames 2010 Election Season. In October, the Chamber worked with contingent also KASI Radio to co-host separate candidate forums with the Re- met with the US Chamber as well as advocacy partners publican and Democrat working in renewable energy. Gubernatorial candidates, as well as the candidates Local, State and Federal Partnerships. With several running for state legislative shared priorities, the Ames Chamber of Commerce is grate- and county positions. The ful to partner with several organizations that allowed us to Chamber provided more extend the reach of our voice for business. The Chamber educational resources than appreciates our partners at Iowa Association of Business ever for the election pro- and Indsutry, Iowa Chamber Alliance, the U.S. Chamber cess, including candidate interviews, position descriptions, vot- and others. ing materials and more.

Legislative Lunches. Legislative lunch events were held throughout the year to provide members the opportunity to

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winds, the annual parade drew thousands, and The Bill Riley Talent show had their largest number of entries to date.

MusicWalk. In September, 35 businesses hosted musicians in their stores and outside on the street while patrons enjoyed an alphabet scavenger hunt throughout the District. The Main Street Cultural District (MSCD) celebrated another year as an affiliate organization of the Ames Chamber of Holiday Open House. Featuring live music, a celebrity gin- Commerce, a State of Iowa Certified Cultural and Entertain- gerbread house contest, the Festival of Trees and a hearty ment District, and its first year as a Nationally Certified Main greeting from Santa Claus, the holiday season was celebrat- Street Program. Since its inception, MSCD has grown to over ed in the District with horse-drawn wagon rides, open houses 200 investors - including over 150 businesses. and over 40 individual business events celebrating ‘Snow Magic on Main.’ Back for a second year was the Snow Ball The mission of the Main Street Iowa Program is Drop, where 1000 ping pong “snow balls” were launched to improve the social and economic well-being over Tom Evans Plaza to the crowds below with promotions of Iowa’s communities by assisting selected on each ball. communities to capitalize on the unique iden- tity, assets and character of their historic com- In March, MSCD welcomed back Angela Moore to her pre- mercial district. Among the benefits received vious role as Executive Director. Since June 2009, MSCD vol- are on-site training, design aid, consultations unteers have logged almost 3800 volunteer hours. MSCD and technical assistance. thanks those who volunteered in 2010, specifically the MSCD Central Committee, who spent hours each month to fulfill the In the spring, the Ames Foundation worked as District’s mission. a catalyst to raise $55,000 to give Main Street a complete beautification overhaul. The project included replanting street- 2011 MSCD CENTRAL COMMITTEE level gardens along Main Street from Clark Avenue to Duff President...... Tony Thrush, Avenue, incorporated large and small planters, enriched soil Innova, Ideas & Services and decorative iron-wraps were added to the large planters. Past President:...... Sonya Stoltze Newstrom, D.D.S., Stoltze & Stoltze Family Dentistry MSCD 2010 event highlights: Treasurer:...... Stacy Dreyer, Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt. For the three weeks leading up to First National Bank Easter, downtown patrons looked for a hidden egg inside 29 Arts & Cultural Rep:...... Phyllis Craig, shops to win fantastic prizes. Octagon Center for the Arts At-Large Rep:...... Lynne Carey, Dressing Up Downtown Fashion Show. “Fashion, Food and Ames Public Library Fun” was the theme for the Sunday event in May at Wells Community Representative:...... Letitia Kenemer, Fargo. Clothing, accessories and products from over 30 MSCD ISU Memorial Union shops came alive in this Fashion Ex-Officio City of Ames Rep:...... Jeff Benson, Show. City of Ames Organization Chair:...... MaryBeth Scott, Tune In to Main Street. Live Ames Tribune music and family activities Business Improvement Chair:...... Carmen Hague, drew hundreds to Tom Ev- Jacquelyn’s Photography ans Plaza on Thursday nights Business Improvement Chair:...... Karen Youngberg, throughout the summer. Ames Silversmithing Promotions Chair:...... Andrea Gronau, ArtWalk. In June, a myriad Wells Fargo Bank of artists displayed their tal- Promotions Chair:...... Mari’L Moses, ents and products at 40 businesses in a District-wide evening Worldly Goods for the arts. This year’s event kicked off a celebration of the Promotions Chair:...... Ngaire West Johnson, 100th Anniversary of Main Street which included commemora- Images by Ngaire Judy Gilger tive wine glasses, wine samples and an Ames Historical Society Design Chair:...... Lou Cathcart showcase photos of Main Street. Design Chair:...... MSCD Executive Director:...... Angela Moore Jennifer Schill Fourth of July Parade and Festival. Even in the rain and high MSCD Events Coordinator:...... 6 Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Annual Report

MISSION: To • Coach Paul Rhodes spoke to an audience about Team- be leaders dedi- work and Leadership. Other popular events focused on the cated to improv- new aquatics center and ing the quality healthcare. of life in Ames, • YPA held its first Financial and to establish Symposium in March. The a community of young professionals dedicated to building and event featured speakers fostering relationships through: Leadership Development, Profes- presenting on topics in- sional Development, Community Outreach, Cultural and Social cluding Retirement Plan- Opportunities. ning, Investments and Bud- geting. 4 UNDER 40 The annual 4 Under 40 CULTURAL AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES Awards were presented to • Everyone had pizza and bowled at the All Member Social at an exceptional group of Perfect Games in July. Young Professionals at the • Thirty-five people attended the YPA Golf Outing, where a Chamber Annual Event: portion of the proceeds were donated to Youth Leadership Dan Culhane, Ames Ames. Chamber of Commerce • YPAs tailgated before ISU games in the fall. and AEDC • Fall Dine & Dash Progressive Dinner in October had 30 at- Kim Iiams, Bankers Trust tendees who visited individuals’ houses. Dan Nutini, Roseland, • Grill ‘N Learn BBQ Demo in June was held at Moore Park. Mackey, Harris, Architects, P.C. • Get Active events included Men’s summer and fall softball, Becky Perkovich, Mainstream Living, Inc. Co-ed summer/fall sand volleyball and winter/spring indoor volleyball City league teams. COMMUNITY OUTREACH • The 2nd Friday of each month members and guests attended Give for a Splash Pool Day. With help from the Ames Con- YPA’s Friday After Work to network and socialize. vention & Visitors Bureau Community Grant of $2575, YPA • Annual Murder Mystery Party, “Murder of a Millionaire,” at allowed 1550 people into the new Furman Aquatic Cen- the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in March had ter at no charge in exchange for a MICA donation. The over 60 people attend in costume. aquatic center exceeded their highest attendance day. 2010-2011 YPA CORPORATE SPONSORS Youth Leadership Ames. YPA YPA would like to thank the 2010-2011 sponsors for the support assisted the Chamber in launch- that allows YPA programming each year: ing this new program for Ames Ames Chamber of Commerce Ames Community Bank and Gilbert High School ju- First National Bank niors. Global Reach Internet Productions Green Hills Health Care Center Read with Me. Twenty volun- Hunziker & Associates, Realtors teers read to classes and each Iowa State University MBA Program child was gifted a book. YPA Mary Greeley Medical Center expanded the program to in- clude reading to the 1st & 2nd YPA Board 2011 grade classes on “Read Across America Day” in March. President: Dan Nutini, Roseland, Mackey, Harris, Architects, P.C. Past-President: Barry Green, Ames Community Bank President-Elect: Shelly Greving, Iowa 4-H Foundation Volunteer. Several members volunteered for 2010 community Membership & Social Chair: Jenny Pollard, ISU Alumni Association events including VEISHEA Service Day, Reiman Gardens’ Spirit Membership & Social Chair: Linda Garbisch, Iowa State University in the Gardens, and the Octagon Arts Festival, Day of Caring Community Outreach & Part Chair: Jennifer Herrick, Schnurr & Company and Adopt-a-Garden. Community Outreach & Part Chair: Matt Julich, Bear Marketing Leadership & Professional Dev. Chair: Teresa Rummer, First National Bank LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Leadership & Professional Dev. Chair: Aaron Mortvedt, Gateway Hotel At-Large: Andrea Hammes-Dodge, Mary Greeley Medical Center • All members may participate in one or all the YPA commit- Chamber Liason/Staff: Sarah Buss, Ames Chamber of Commerce tees: Community Outreach & Partnerships, Membership & Social and Leadership & Professional Development. www.ypames.com 7 Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Annual Report 2010 AEDC Highlights

The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) organizes and promotes sound economic growth in Ames and Central Iowa by stimulating the expansion of existing industry, attracting new enterprises and assuring a favorable community climate for new ideas and economic growth. The AEDC is made up of nearly 100 investor partners representing industry, education and government.

AMES / DES MOINES CORRIDOR The AEDC and the Greater Des Moines Partnership (Partnership) collaborated with Boone and Story counties to enhance the external marketing efforts of the Ames/Des Moines corridor (Corridor).

The partners conducted several marketing trips and worked a number of trade events to showcase the region. Working in tandem with the Iowa Department of Economic Development, who is also a major funder of the Corridor, the Ames-Des Moines area was represented at marketing trips in California, Texas, Illinois, Minnesota and New York. Trade events attended included the Bio- Processing trade event (Washington, DC); the Institute of Food Technologists show (Chicago); and the AFCOM data center trade event (Nashville, TN); among others.

The regional group also contracted with an external marketing firm that conducted hundreds of calls to likely industry targets and arranged meetings between the Corridor and several companies that will continue to be tracked in hopes of hosting prospect visits in 2011.

The group intends to deploy a new initiative in 2011 that will focus on the plant science industry. With nearly every major seed company in the world represented in the Corridor, the intent is to build upon this strong cluster of companies. Couple these major firms with the numerous assets of Iowa State University and the research and development being conducted here, this industry is a logical pursuit for the Ames/Des Moines Corridor.

The AEDC is proud of this regional endeavor and looks to 2011 for more collaborative success related to the Corridor. www.amesdesmoinescorridor.com

Economic Impact Awards

The AEDC presents Economic Impact Awards to area companies that have made significant contributions to the Ames community through business growth and job creation.

WebFilings, LLC was formed in August 2008 to develop and market a web-based application to automate and improve the drafting process of Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) filings for public companies. In 2009 the AEDC bestowed the “Economic Impact Award” to the company based on their new operations center, projected employment needs and visibility of a high technology company in our community.

With the official launch of WebFilings application for SEC filings in March, the company has signed over 150 customers and currently employs over 70 talented IT professionals. In December, in one of the largest economic development announcements in Iowa, WebFilings announced their intention to add 250 new jobs in the next four years, and build a 51,000-square foot facility. WebFilings’ $31 million capital project was made possible because of their proven track record, and the financial support of the

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Iowa Department of Economic Development, City of Ames, job training provided by Des Moines Area Community College, and the AEDC.

WebFilings is a privately-held company based in Los Altos, California and Ames, Iowa that offers the only end-to-end solution for external financial reporting. The company develops and markets a fully-integrated, cloud-based solution dedicated to meeting SEC reporting requirements.

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies with operations in several locations in the United States. Their Ames operations include the Health Management Center (HMC) diagnostic laboratory and biological research for swine diseases and related vaccines. BIVI is expanding its Iowa based operations including HMC located in the ISU Research Park. The company will retain 41 jobs in Ames and create an additional 20 jobs, including a number of scientists.

BIVI had alternative choices to their expansion in Ames, but their knowledge of the Ames community and ability to hire experienced scientific and project management personnel were key factors in the decision. Additionally, their location in the ISU Research Park with the capability to expand and to continue their close working relationship with Iowa State University and the National Animal Disease Center were paramount in the decision process.

A collaborative effort by the Iowa Department of Economic Development, City of Ames, ISU Research Park and the AEDC working with the local BIVI management and headquarters team made this local business expansion a reality.

BIVI is a center of competence in biological research, development, and manufacturing for the worldwide animal health business, and is committed to the long-term growth of its animal health business.

Perfect Games has become an anchor of activity in the southwest Ames business district. The business is a destination attraction not only for the immediate Ames area, but also other communities like Fort Dodge and Marshalltown. The owners, Bryan Kinneer and his family, have helped create a growth center in the southwest part of Ames with Perfect Games and their other business, West Towne Pub.

Perfect Games currently employs sixty people and anticipates continued growth. Their services target an array of people from teens and ISU students, to family and company outings, still accommodating bowling leagues, and much more.

Perfect Games has created a multi-clientele business which is extremely important to the Ames community and has been a key catalyst in the development of the Ames southwest business district. Family-built businesses like Perfect Games are front and center as economic engines to continue the growth of the Ames business community.

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9 Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Annual Report Success 2011 Ames Chamber Awards

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: Reno Berg, Mainstream Living, Inc. The Chamber’s Business Person of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding individual for his or her long-term commitment to their own business, as well as the business climate and quality of life in the community.

Reno Berg joined Mainstream Living in 1977 and has been leading the staff ever since. As CEO, Reno provides services to persons with disabilities in a dignified, professional, and compassionate manner. Reno creates opportunities for clients to achieve success as they fulfill their dreams. Reno’s mission is to improve the lives of people with disabilities in order to improve the lives of people within the community. His impact in Ames, and surrounding communities, reaches beyond the clients which Mainstream serves; his impact positively effects men and women throughout central Iowa.

Mainstream Living has been serving central Iowa for 25+ years, and Reno has lead the staff the entire time. Mainstream Living, Inc. / 2012 E. 13th Street / www.mainstreamliving.org / 232.8405

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR: Iacovos Zachariades, Global Reach Internet Productions Each year the Ames Chamber of Commerce recognizes an individual for his or her creativity and personal initiative in operating a successful business venture.

Iacovos Zachariades is the owner and founder of Global Reach Internet Productions. Throughout Global Reach’s 15 years of business, Iacovos has worked to improve company services as technology continues to grow in all different directions. He has positively responded by creating products that are beneficial and affordable. Iacovos has led his employees to continue learning while still providing clientele top notch services. The Global Reach leading product, SiteViz, has become known as the best content management system in the state. It continues to benefit companies and organizations throughout Ames, and the United States. Iacovos has demonstrated very progressive initiative throughout Global Reach’s lifetime to keep the quality of SiteViz, and other web development products, at its highest level.

Not only does Iacovos go above and beyond with his company, but he also puts forth a great amount of effort in the community. When Global Reach celebrated its 15 year anniversary, Iacovos hosted a Chamber Business After Hours to thank clients and the community for their patronage. Additionally, Global Reach gave away 15 free websites to Ames community businesses and organizations. Iacovos strives to better all businesses and organizations, helping them succeed in the online atmosphere. Global Reach Internet Productions / 2321 North Loop Drive, Suite 101 / www.globalreach.com / 877.254.9828

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AWARD: Sheila Lundt, City of Ames The Ames Chamber Community Involvement Award is given to an individual who has demonstrated personal involvement and enthusiasm in a variety of civic and/or service organizations and has shown effort in improving the quality of life in the community.

As the Assistant City Manager of Ames, Sheila helps guide many groups and organizations in the Ames Community with their events and projects. She shows excellent leadership skills with her ability to be a role model in the community working with ISU students, the Ames schools and the Business Community alike. She always takes the time to participate with each group, making them feel like their event is the only thing she’s thinking about that day.

Each year, Sheila works with VEISHEA, the Ames 4th of July and Homecoming Parades, Midnight Madness, and many other Ames events that are held in Ames. She is the staff liaison for ASSET and the Human Relations Commission, and she serves on the Ames Community Grant Committee. She is an avid ISU fan, a care giver for her elderly father, and a leader with her church finance committee. Sheila is committed to making Ames a great place for people to live, do business and visit. She doesn’t have to be outside all night long during VEISHEA, or stand at a barricade all morning at the 4th of July parade, but she does. City of Ames / 515 Clark Avenue / www.cityofames.org / 239.5101

10 Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Annual Report Success Past Ames Chamber Award Winners

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR ENTREPRENEUER OF THE YEAR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 1987 Don Heuss, Heuss Printing, Inc. 1989 Mary Harms, T-Galaxy 1988 Maridee Hegstrom 1988 Tom Evans, Ames Stationers 1990 Gary & Karen Youngberg, Ames Silversmithing 1989 Pat Brown 1989 Marv Walter, Dayton Road Dev. Corp. 1991 Bob Cummings, O’Malley & McGee’s 1990 Neala Benson 1990 Fred Miller, Pizza Hut 1992 Ed Osenbaugh, Softforce 1991 Carolyn Jons 1991 Jami Larson, ACI Mechanical 1993 Roger Underwood, Becker Underwood, Inc. 1992 Sandra McJimsey 1992 Ron McMillan, Sigler Companies 1994 Don Barber, Barber’s Metal Fabricating 1993 Mary Kitchell 1993 Ted Tedesco, Knapp-Tedesco Insurance 1995 Matthew Rizai, Engineering Animation 1994 George Belitsos 1994 John Huber, John Huber Clothier 1996 Betty Baudler, Sign Pro 1995 Glenda Stormes-Bice 1995 Dick Johnson, Story Construction 1997 John Dresselhaus, Copyworks 1996 Suzy Shierholz 1996 Dean Hunziker, Hunziker & Associates, Realtors 1998 Scott Randall, Randall Corp. 1997 Annette Jensen 1997 Dan Krieger, First National Bank 1999 Barry Nadler, Nyemaster Law Firm 1998 Diane Blackwelder 1998 Verle Burgason, The Tribune 2000 Dickson Jensen, Jensen Design Build 1999 John Parks 1999 Dick Clem, Dick Clem, Inc. 2001 Richard Dobbs, Coach House Gifts 2000 Alan Christy 2000 Erb Hunziker, HCS Builders 2002 Kevin Kinzler, Kinzler Construction 2001 Craig Marrs 2001 Bob Sr. & Reiny Friedrich, Friedrich Iowa Realty 2003 David Wheelock, Hickory Park 2002 Mary Christy 2002 Wayne Moore, ISU Research Park 2004 Brent Haverkamp, Haverkamp Properties 2003 Jane Acker 2003 Keith Barnes, Proliant 2005 Derrick Grimmer & Frank Jeffrey, Iowa Thin Films 2004 Dick Johnson 2004 Kim Russel, Mary Greeley Medical Center 2006 Matt Converse, Converse Conditioned Air, LLC 2005 Stacy Dreyer 2005 Jerry & Judy Smith, Hearing Unlimited 2007 Bill Bergan, Championship Productions 2006 Ted Tedesco 2006 Brian Smith, Evert’s Flowers Gifts Home 2008 Sally Elbert, Ville Day Spa 2007 Mark Kutchen 2007 Denny & Danny Wilson, Wilson Cadillac Toyota Scion 2009 John Crawford, Alpha Copies & Print Center 2008 Austin Woodin 2008 Ron McMillen, Sigler Companies 2009 John Russell 2009 Dan Krieger, Ames National Corporation

ART OF COMMUNITY BEST OF SHOW: Jo Myers-Walker, Old Town Diversity To promote the style, diversity and beauty of the Ames community, the Ames Chamber of Commerce held a competition to showcase a variety of artistic perspectives of “Thriving in Ames.” Jo Myers-Walker was chosen as Best of Show because of her ability to showcase many of the reasons why we love this community, and why so many are honored to call it home.

“This spriritual inspiriation of Old Town Diversity includes a church steeple, mosque and the Campanile”

Old Town Diversity Jo Myers-Walker Watercolor

11 Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Annual Report Achievement 4 Under 40 Leaders of Today & Tomorrow Class of 2011

AMBER CORRIERI Ames Community Bank

Amber has participated in numerous volunteer efforts and boards, including the City of Ames Human Relations Commission, Breaking Down Barriers, The Boys and Girls Club, United Ames, Ames Jaycees and United Way. Amber is currently the chair of the Iowa Mosaic Diversity Conference, FACES and the Annual Boys and Girls Club Annual Banquet. Amber is also active in her childrens’ schools by being a part of the Northwood PTO and the Fellows Chess Club Treasurer. She is employed by Ames Community Bank in Business Banking.

SARA LEHMAN First National Bank

Sara is a Mortgage Loan Officer at First National Bank and is very involved in the community. Two major areas of focus for her are United Way of Story County and Young Professionals of Ames. She has been a loaned Executive for the United Way of Story County for four years and she served as a commercial division geographic leader for two years prior to that. She was a 2010 Hall of Fame winner for her work on the United Way of Story County 2010 campaign, recognizing those that go above and beyond the call of duty.

JENN PLAGMAN-GALVIN Iowa State University

Jenn is the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Greek Affairs at Iowa State University where she daily provides leadership to the Greek Leadership team, Greek Alumni Alliance, Ames Alumnae Pan-Hellenic Council, University Committee on Fraternities and Sororities and ISU Foundation Governor’s Strategic Group on Greek Affairs. She is a long- time volunteer at the United Way of Story County where she served on the board of directors and was key in the nation wide search for a new President of the organization. Jenn is also on the board of Raising Readers and is the current Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club President.

AUSTIN WOODIN Edward Jones

Austin has been an active part of the Young Professionals of Ames for several years and has served in a variety of roles in that organization. As an active board member for the Young Professionals of Ames Chamber for six years, Austin spearheaded the YPA “Read With Me” program that just completed its sixth year in December. Austin has served as an Ames Chamber ambassador, United Way Day of Caring committee member and chair, Story County Cyclone Club board member and vice president and Youth & Shelter Services board member and finance committee chair. Austin is an alumnus of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and is currently self-employed with Edward Jones.

12 Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Annual Report Thriving In Ames

Ames 9th Best Place to Live in the United States (CNNMoney.com, 2010): With low unemployment rates, many cultural and sports activites, as well as a new aquatic center, Ames makes the top 10 as one of the best places to live.

Ames Named 100 Best Communities (America’s Promise Alliance, 2010): The 100 Best designation recognizes communities that make youth a priority by implementing programs that help keep children in school and prepare them for college and the 21st century workforce. Ames was selected as one of the nation’s 100 Best because of its unique programming established to support its young people. Ames’ commitment to provide services to all young people is displayed through the community’s continued support of youth programming such as Youth & Shelter Services, Inc. (YSS).

Ames 4th Best College Town Under 250,000 Residents (American Institute for Economic Research, 2010): Academic environment, quality of life, and professional opportunities makes Ames one of the best college towns.

Ames Ranked 15th Brainiest Metro: Based on the share of adults 25 years of age and older with a Ph.D., master’s or professional degree, computer scientists and mathematicians as a share of all employment and scientists (physical, biological, social) as a share of total metro employment, American Social & Economic Theorist Richard Florida ranks Ames the 15th brainiest metro.

Most Affordable Cities for Data Security for Banks (The Boyd Co., 2010): Ames ranked 7th as one of the most attractive cities for banks to base cyber-security operations.

Ames 17th Best Small Place for Business & Careers (Forbes.com, 2010) : Iowa State University, the cost of doing business, cost of living and job growth are only a few reasons why Ames is ranked 17th as the best small place for business and careers.

Fifth Fastest Growing Small City (Forbes.com, 2010): Based on census data calculating the population growth rate between 2006 and 2009, Ames ranks 5th as the fastest growing

13 Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Annual Report Involvement Ames Chamber of Commerce Members Members listed in bold print with an asterisk are Gold Members who have donated 10% above their annual dues for Chamber programs.

3M Ames Orthodontics Kate Brown 5 Fingers Creative Ames Pet Hospital Brown’s Heavy Equipment, Inc. AAA Minnesota/Iowa Ames Public Library Brown’s Shoe Fit Co. Aaron’s Ames Racquet & Fitness Center *Robert Buck Abstract & Title Services of Story County Ames Rental Association Bud’s Service Center, Ltd. Access Assault Care Center *Ames Silversmithing *Ross Buffington Access Systems *Ames Super 8 Motel C & K Heating Air Conditioning & Plumbing Accord Architecture Company/Henkel Construction Ames Trenching The Cafe` Accurate Auto Trim & Upholstery, Inc. AmesNewsOnline.com/Ames Bulletin Board Cafe Diem ACE Community Credit Union Antiques Iowa Ltd. Cafe Milo ACI Mechanical, Inc. Antler-Creative Web Development Cafe Shi ACPC - Ames Community Preschool Center Anytime Fitness *Ann Campbell Adams Funeral Home Applebee’s Grill and Bar Campus Book Store *Adam’s Moving The Arc of Story County Campustown Property Management *Jack Adams Arkae Management, Inc. Capanna Coffee and Gelato Advance Services, Inc. Arnold Motor Supply CareerBridge USA Advanced Analytical Technologies, Inc. (AATI) *At-Home Care Company Caremoli USA, Inc. Aerotek ATRON, INC. *Carlos O’ Kelly’s Aflac ATW Training & Consulting *Carpet One Floor & Home Ag Leader Technology, Inc. Aunt Maude’s CAR-X Auto Service Alfred Benesch & Company AXA Advisors Casey’s General Store - Lincoln Way *Alfred’s Carpet & Decorating Ayden Lee Casey’s General Store - South Duff Avenue All-American Sports Complex Bachman and Associates Cassaidy Orthodontics Alliant Energy *Bank of the West Lou Cathart Allstate Agency - Marci Baldwin *Bankers Trust - Ames Celebrations Party & Wedding Store *Alpha Copies & Print Center Barclay & Associates, P.C. The Cellular Connection-Premiun Verizon Amcor Rigid Plastics USA, Inc. Barilla America, Inc. Wireless Retailer American Country Bartholomew Chiropractic Center for Child Care Resources American Diabetes Association *B-Bops Center for Creative Justice (CCJ) American Family Insurance - Angela Laughlin Bear Marketing Central Iowa Board of Realtors American Family Insurance - Jon Fuhs Becker Underwood, Inc. Central Iowa Transit, Inc./CIT Charters, Inc. *American Family Insurance - Scott Lawrence Agency Beisser Lumber Company Central States Roofing *American National Insurance Co. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate American Red Cross - Lincoln Way Chapter * Neala L. Benson *CGA Consultants AmericInn & Suites of Ames Best Western University Park Inn & Suites Championship Duplication Ames Back & Neck Care Center Gloria Betcher Championship Productions Ames Center for Cosmetic & Family Dentistry Bethany Life Communities, Inc. Chase Signs & Graphics, Inc. Ames Christian School Better Business Bureau ChildServe Ames Community Arts Council Bickford Assisted Living *Chitty Garbage Service, Inc. Ames Community Bank Big Brothers Big Sisters of Story County Chocolaterie Stam Ames Community School District Lisa Biggs City of Ames Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau BILD International Clark Career Consulting Ames Education Foundation Black Market Pizza Cline, DeVries, & Allen, LLP Ames Eye Clinic The Blood Center of Iowa Clouser Plumbing The Ames Foundation Bodholdt & Grummer Productions, Inc. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. *Ames Golf & Country Club Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Coe’s Floral & Gifts Ames Historical Society Bolton & Menk, Inc. Cold Stone Creamery Ames Home Builders Association *Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad Coldwater Golf Links Ames Insurance Center Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Story County, Inc. Comfort Inn - Ames Ames Jaycees BRG Music *Comfort Inn - Story City Ames Morning Rotary *Rick Brimeyer Community and Family Resources Ames Oral Surgeons P.C. Brookstone Relocation *Complete Spine & Headache Center

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Glenn Connors Emerhoff’s Footwear Consamus and Hampton Dental Clinic, PLC *En-Tire Car Care *Donald Good, DDS Con-Struct, Inc. Everts Flowers & Gifts Gookin Ford Sales, Inc. Consumer Credit Counseling Service Exchange State Bank Grandgenett Family & Pediatric Dental Consumers Energy Executive Express Grandon Funeral and Cremation Center *Converse Conditioned Air, LLC Experience Works Grandstay Residential Suites Cookies, etc. Expressions Dental *Robert Grathwohl Cook’s Emporium Eye Works Optical Shop Great Stuff Copyworks Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott - Ames Great Western Bank *Cornerstone Church Family Chiropractic Clinic Greater Iowa Credit Union Country Inn & Suites of Ames Fareway Ames North Green Hills Retirement Community Country Landscapes, Inc. Fareway Stores, Inc. The Groom Room CPMI Events Center Farm Bureau Financial Services - Roger Robinson H & R Block Beverly J. Crabtree Farmers Cooperative Co. H.L. Munn Lumber Co. Craftsmen Carpet Care Farmers Insurance Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa Lance Crawford, DDS, MS Farner Bocken Co. Hach Company Cross Wealth Management *Ferguson Enterprises Electric eDash Marketing Crossroads Counseling Fighting Burrito Haila | Architecture | Structure | Planning Crystal Clean Finesse Spa Salon Hallett Materials Culligan/Ultra Pure & Industrial Services First American Bank Hampton Inn Culvers First Class Signs Hanson Homes, Inc. Cuppy’s Coffee Smoothies & More First Evangelical Free Church Harris & Co., CPA, PLC Custom Steel Service First Federal Savings Bank of Iowa Harvest Heating & Air Conditioning Cycle Source Group, LLC First National Bank Hastings & Gartin, LLP Cycles First Property Management *Haverkamp Properties, Inc. Cyclone Awards & Engraving, Inc. *Tom Flack *Hawkeye Energy Holdings Cyclone Chapter of SHRM Flooring Gallery and Linda Glantz Design Health Alliance Midwest Cyclone Liquors Flummerfelt Enterprises, Inc. Hearing Unlimited *D.D. Pyle Company Formative Years Heartland Baptist Church Dahleen’s Cleaning Service Four Seasons/Van Wall Equipment Heartland Senior Services *Dairy Queen *Fox Engineering Associates, Inc. Heartland Technology Solutions Day Chiropractic The Frame Shop *Lisa Heddens *Days Inn Fred Hoiberg’s Clarion Auto Center *Hedrick Construction Dayton Road Development Corp. Fred Winkler & Sons, Inc. Hendrickson Rentals and Real Estate, Inc. Dentistry at Somerset Freedom Tire Herrick Dental, P.C. DES Employment Services Everett & Marilyn Freel *Hetzler & Rhodes Concrete Const., Inc. Des Moines Area Community College Freeman Financial Services Heuss Printing, Inc. Design Homes of Ames Friedrich Construction Hickory Park Restaurant Co. James E. Dickson, CPA, CFP Friedrich Iowa Realty Hickory’s Hall Banquet & Event Center Dietzs Overstocks & Closeouts *Fuji Japanese Steakhouse Hilton Garden Inn - Ames Dogtown *Furman Corporation His & Hers Styling Salon Domino’s Pizza Gainey Conference Center Holiday Inn Ames Conference Center Don & Sons Body Shop Gateway Hotel & Conference Center Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites The Door & Fence Store Gateway Insurance Services Honey Creek Golf Club John Doyle Gateway Management Co. *Dick and Sandy Horton Dr. Thomas Stark, D.D.S, M.S.D. *Ge-Angelo’s Italian Restaurant & Lounge Howard R. Green Company DSM Nutritional Products, Inc. *Geisinger Construction, Inc. HPC, LLC Dublin Bay Gibbons Suntken Investment Consulting Hunziker & Associates, Realtors Dutch Oven Bakery Gilbert Community School District Hunziker Property Management Econolodge Ames *Judy Gilger Hunziker Christy Shirk Builders, Inc. Edward Jones Investments - Austin Woodin The Gilligan Group Hutson-Thompson Plumbing, Inc. Edward Jones - Bob Greiner/Douglas D. Dodgen Glendandy Marketing/Bankers Advertising Co. Hy-Vee #2 El Azteca *Global Reach Internet Productions Hy-Vee Drugstore Elbert Chiropractic Clinic, P.C. Global State Mortgage Hy-Vee Food Store #1 Electric Wholesale Global VetLink L.C. ICS Advanced Technologies Electronic Engineering Co./The Beeper People Goals In Motion IKON Office Solutions Good Life Landscaping and Lawn Care, LLC Images by Ngaire

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Infomax Office Systems, Inc. The Krell Institute Inner Circle of Iowa Kriz-Davis Co. NewLink Genetics Innova Ideas & Services Kum & Go Nikkel & Associates, Inc. Insite Keith & Ellen Landon North Grand Mall Integrity Construction Services, LLC Law Offices Payer, Hunziker, Rhodes, & Peters Northcrest Community Interpower Corporation LearnCorp Resources, LLC Northern Lights Center Iowa Career Connection Lebeda Mattress Factory Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Iowa Financial Partners Lee’s Cellular and More, Inc. Novozymes *Iowa Heart Center Legends American Grill Wendy Nutini *Iowa Home Consulting Bob Lehmann Nyemaster, Goode, Voigts, West, Hansell, & Iowa Home Crafters, Inc. Liberty Tax Service O’Brien, PC Iowa House *Life Investors Financial Group *Oakwood Road Church Iowa Irrigation Corp. LOF - Xpress Oil Change Octagon Center for the Arts Iowa Public Radio Lohr Consulting & Publishing, LLC Okoboji Grill Iowa Sports Foundation Lutheran Services in Iowa Old Chicago Pasta and Pizza Iowa State Center *LWBJ, LLP Olde Main Brewing Company Iowa State Daily *Lynn’s Laser Car Wash Nathan Olson Iowa State Memorial Union MagnaLynx, Inc. *OpenCom Iowa State Ready-Mix Concrete, Inc. *Mainstream Living, Inc. Orning Glass Company Iowa State University Manpower, Inc. Our Iowa Iowa State University Book Store Marrs Wealth Management *Overman Family Dentistry Iowa State University Foundation *Marshalltown Broadcasting, Inc. Papa John’s Pizza *Iowa State University Research Park/ISIS Marstat, LC Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n Bake Pizza Iowa State University Athletic Department Mary Greeley Medical Center Pappajohn Center/SBDC The IowaStater Restaurant Mary Kay’s Flowers & Gifts, Inc. Party Time Special Events Iowa Telecom Communications, Inc. *Mayfair Cleaners Payroll Services of Iowa, Inc. *iSEEK Corporation McDonald’s Restaurants/Office *Pazzesco Chophouse ISU Alumni Association McFarland Clinic, PC Pearle Vision ISU Dining - Catering Measure, Inc. Perfect Games, Inc. ISU Extension - Story County Mediacom Phasient Learning Technologies *Richard Iverson Medicap Pharmacy PhotoSynthesis J C Penney Company Melissa Stenstrom Fine Jewelry Pinnacle Properties Jacquelyn’s Photography MEMBERS 1st Community Credit Union The Pita Pit Jami Larson Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel Pizza Hut Jaspering Electric Metlife Pizza Pit *Jeff’s Pizza Shop Microtel Inn & Suites Pizza Ranch of Ames Jensen Builders, Ltd. Midland BioProducts Corp. Planned Parenthood of the Heartland The Jensen Group Midland Power Cooperative Prairie Moon Winery *Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc. Midwest Coaches, Inc. PRC, LLC Jesse Keeling & Associates - Ameriprise Financial *Midwest Financial Preferred Pest Management, Inc. Jimmy John’s Midwest Heritage Bank Premier Credit Union *Debra Johnson Midwest Insurance Corporation PrescribeHire Jon Hunziker Construction Miller & Clark Real Estate Pretzelmaker - North Grand Mall Jones Triad, Inc. Milroy’s Formal Wear Principal Financial Network - Lance Gardener Chuck & Carolyn Jons Miron Construction Company Pro Cleaning Services K.D. Amusement Distributors, Inc. Miss Meyer’s Clothing Consignment Professional Educators of Iowa Kapaun & Brown, Inc. Modern Woodmen of America Professional Home Ames KASI/KCCQ Monkeytown *Professional Property Mgmt. Kearney, Brannan, Glotfelty, & Kearney-Porter, DDS *Wayne Moore *Proplanner Kil’n Time Studio Moorman Clothiers Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry, PLLC Kingland Systems Corporation NAACP Qdoba Mexican Grill Kingston Life and Health *Nagle Signs, Inc. Quality Inn and Suites Starlite Village Kinzler Companies National Cinemedia Quality Motors/U Save Auto Rental Klatt & Associates, CPA, PC National Farmers Organization Quality Services, LLC Knapp-Tedesco Insurance Agency, Inc. NationJob QualityOne Commercial Cleaning KOSAMA Nelson Electric Quebec Construction *Newbrough Law Firm, LLP *Quilting Connection, Inc.

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Somerset Pharmacy *Triplett Real Estate and Insurance, Inc. Quiznos Subs South Story Bank & Trust Tru Count, Inc. R & C Landscape & Lawncare Special Olympics Iowa Tuffy Auto Service Center Rally Appraisal, LLC Speck Plumbing, Inc. The UPS Store - Wheeler Randall Corporation The Spice Thai Cuisine U.S. Bank Rathert Construction, Inc. Sport Clips U.S. Cellular *RDG Rudi Lee Dreyer Sports Page U.S. Coffee & Tea Company RE/MAX Real Estate Center Standard Printing & Design Under One Woof Read Health Center of Chiropractic Staniforth-Calhoun-Hawthorne Dental Office Roger Underwood *Real Estate Service Group, Inc. Staples - The Office Superstore Union Pacific Railroad Rebarcak Chiropractic Back Care Center *Starbucks Coffee United Community School District Red Lobster State Farm Insurance - Mark Doyle United Way of Story County Redeker’s Furniture Co. State Farm Insurance - Pat Brown Universal Harvester Co., Inc. Reese Electric Motor Co., Inc. State Farm Insurance - Scott Richardson University Towers Apartments Renewable Energy Group, Inc. Steamway Cleaning & Restoration UQ Strategies Republic Abstract of Story County Stecker-Harmsen, Inc. USA Staffing Rich Lepper Construction, Inc. *Stenberg Concrete Construction USDA NVSL Richmond Center Stevens Memorial Chapel Valentino’s Riddle’s Jewelry Nicolaus Stifel Valley Bank Rietz Consultants, Ltd. *Stoltze & Stoltze Family Dentistry VenuWorks River Valley Credit Union Stomping Grounds Cafe Ver Helst Chiropractic Robinson Renovation & Woodworking, LLC Storey Kenworthy Verizon Wireless *Roseland, Mackey, Harris, Architects, P.C. Story Construction Co. Vernon Sales Promotion Rotary Club of Ames Story County Vesuvius Wood-Fired Pizza Roto-Rooter Story County Community Foundation Ville Day Spa Norman Rudi, Architect (retired) Story County Community Life Program Wallaby’s Bar & Grill Safety Pros USA Story County Medical Center Walmart Sail Aweigh Travel, Inc. Strong Tower Consulting Walmart Supercenter Saint Cecilia Parish/School Studio 7 Salon & Spa Wandling Engineering The Salon in Ames Stumbo & Associates Land Surveying, Inc. *Waste Management of Ames The Salon Professional Academy SUCCESS Gymnastics Water Concepts Gallery/Plumb Supply Sam’s Club Swank’s Jewelry Company Duane W. Sandage Sylvan Learning Center *Bill & Betty Waters Rick Sanders Taco John’s Wayne Larson Collision Specialists, Inc. Sanja Cooklin Tanworld WCI Pools and Spas Sauer-Danfoss, Inc. Target Stores *WebFilings, LLC Andrew Saxton Tax - Pro $ (Scott A. Thompson CPA P.C.) Welch Ave. Station Scharnweber Water Conditioning Technical Services Inc. Wells Fargo *Frank & Jane Schill Ted & Joanie Tedesco WesleyLife Schnurr & Company, LLP *Temptations on Main West Financial Advisors, LLC Schuling Hitch Co. Terracon Consultants, Inc. *West Towne Pub Serenity Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa Terry & Andy’s Tacos, Inc. Wheatsfield Grocery Sevde Self Storage Theisen’s Wild Birds Unlimited Shari K’s Estate Jewelry *Thompson Oil Company *Wilson Cadillac Toyota Scion Shelter Insurance - Mike Dolan Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - Faas, Windsor Oaks Senior Living Sherwin Williams Paint Co Beilfelt, Metz & Till Winning Solutions, Inc. *Suzan Shierholz Thrivent Financial For Lutherans - Rod Place Wolfe Eye Clinic Shoppes on Grand Tom Randall Real Estate Team Woodruff Construction/Woodruff Design Sigler Printing & Publishing, Inc. Tom Walter’s Company Worldly Goods Sign Pro Tommy’s Salon Younkers *Skarshaug Testing Laboratory, Inc. Paul Toot Youth & Shelter Services Skin Solutions Dermatology Total Massage *Skunk River Cycles Travel & Transport The Smile Shop The Tribune *Snyder & Associates, Inc. Trickle’s Tire & Automotive Solid Systems, Inc. *James & Carol Sue Triplett

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Ames Economic Development Commission Investors

Ackerman Investments/Quality Inn & Suites First American Bank Midland Power Cooperative Advanced Analytical Technologies, Inc. First National Bank Newbrough, Johnston, Brewer, Maddux, Ag Leader Technology Ford Street Development & Howell, LLP Alliant Energy Fox Engineering Nikkel & Associates Ames Community Bank Friedrich Iowa Realty North Grand Mall Ames Home Builders Association Gateway Hotel and Conference Center Nyemaster Law Firm Ames Trenching George White Chevrolet Pella Corporation Bankers Trust Global Reach Internet Productions Pinnacle Properties Barilla America, Inc. Greater Iowa Credit Union Quality Attributes Becker Underwood, Inc. H.L. Munn Lumber Company Randall Corporation Benesch/Alfred Benesch & Company Hallett Materials RDG, Rudi Lee Dreyer Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. Hanson Homes Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects, PC Burke Company Haverkamp Properties Rueters Red Power CGA Hawkeye Renewables, LLC Sauer-Danfoss, Inc. Caremoli Holiday Inn Sigler Companies Central Iowa Board of Realtors Hunziker & Associates Sign Pro Central States Roofing Iowa State Ready Mix Tom Stark, DDS, M.S.D. City of Ames Iowa State University State Farm Insurance Huxley Development Corp. Iowa State University Research Park Stenberg Concrete City of Story City Iowa Subway Development, Inc. Story City EDC Clearsighted, Inc. Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc. Story Construction Co. Con-Struct Kinzler Construction Services (KCS) Story County Consumers Energy Kurrent Electric Temptations on Main Converse Conditioned Air, LLC Larson Development Todd & Sargent DD Pyle LWBJ Financial, LLP The Tribune Des Moines Area Community College Manatts, Inc. U.S. Bank Edge Technologies Marrs & Associates Valley Bank Ev Cochrane & Associates Mary Greeley Medical Center Wells Fargo Bank Exchange State Bank McFarland Clinic, PC Woodruff Design/Construction Great Western Bank

Ames Chamber of Commerce Membership Benefits

The Ames Chamber programs are dedicated to helping area businesses grow, expand and locate in Ames. MARKETING BUSINESS ASSISTANCE • Coupons on the Chamber’s website • Access to NationJob Network and CONNECTIONS • Member mailers & mailing lists discounts for USA Background Search • Leadership Ames (all sectors • Membership decal • Small Business Career Fair of Ames community) • Sponsorship opportunities • Referrals • Education Connections (public • Ribbon-cuttings / Ground-breakings • Certificate of Origin Forms and private schools in Ames- • Business-to-Business Expo • Staff support area, workforce-related • State and County connections diversity issues) NETWORKING • Phone books and other community • Government Affairs (city, • Monthly Business After Hours resource materials county, state and federal • Business at Breakfast elected officials • Speed Networking ADVOCACY • Ames Economic Development • New Member Receptions • Unified voice on business issues Commission (IA Dept of • Ambassador Program • Legislative Luncheons Economic Development, labor- • Special events including our Annual • Voter registration and election shed studies, Ames Seed Event, Golf Day and Steak Fry information Capital, commercial listings) • Young Professionals of Ames • Prioritized local issues • Candidate forums PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Chamber Day at the (State) • Leadership Ames Capitol • Business Improvement Forums • Federal Delegation Trip to • Professional Development Series Washington, D.C.

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