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Chamber UpdateOctober 2010

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

“Nobody will ever deprive theAmerican people of the right to voteexcept the American people them-selves, and the only way they could dothis is by not voting.” — Franklin D. Roosevelt

I n the United States we are givenone of the most extraordinaryopportunities available to

mankind. We are given the chance todecide who we want to represent us,choosing what path our governmenttakes. Even today, many people in theworld can only dream about havingthis right, but, unfortunately, toomany of us take it for granted.

Think your vote doesn’t count?Consider the 1998 primary electionwhen Mark McCormick lost to TomVilsack by less than two votes perprecinct. The same is true for RichardNixon who lost the 1960 presidentialelection by only one vote perprecinct. Voting does not take thatmuch time, and your vote can make ahuge difference. Make sure yourvoice is heard.

This year’s general election willtake place Tuesday, Nov. 2. Pollswill be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.statewide. For first-time voters inStory County, you may register tovote so your name is on the electionregister (saving you time at the polls)by completing a voter registrationform and submitting it to the County

Auditor’s office by 5 p.m. Saturday,Oct. 23. Same-day voter registrationis also available if you bringapproved identification and proof ofaddress with you to your assignedpolling location. Absentee voting isalso available if you will not be intown or you want to vote early. How-ever you must submit a request forabsentee ballot (available atameschamber.com) to the StoryCounty Auditor by 5 p.m. Friday,Oct. 29.

The Ames Chamber of Commerceis again committed to providing ourmembers the resources needed to eas-ily participate in the voting process.In addition to the information listedon our website (ameschamber.com)— including voter registration,request for absentee ballots, polling

locations and more — we are givingyou the opportunity to hear directlyfrom many of the candidates throughfour different forums so you canmake an educated decision on Elec-tion Day.

Mark your October calendars andregister as soon as possible to attendthese upcoming candidate forumsopen to Ames Chamber members:

• Gubernatorial candidateforum: Former Gov. Terry Branstad(R), Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1.

• Gubernatorial candidateforum: Gov. Chet Culver (D), 2:30p.m. Friday, Oct. 8.

• State candidate forum: IowaHouse and Senate candidates, noon to1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, $5 reg-

istration required (includes lunch) byOct. 12.

• County candidate forum: (Trea-surer, supervisors and attorney candi-dates), noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday,Oct. 21, $5 registration required(includes lunch) by Oct. 19.

All forums will be at OakwoodRoad Church, 2400 Oakwood Road,and will be broadcast on 1430 KASIradio. Ames Chamber members mayregister online at www.ameschamber.com

For more information on voting andthe candidates running in this Novem-ber’s elections, visit the websites ofthe Ames Chamber atameschamber.com, or the Story Coun-ty Auditor at storycounty.com/auditor.

See you at the polls!

ELECTION

November 2 is Election Day

AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | OCTOBER 2010PAGE 2

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMaureen Dockstader, Chair

LWBJJolene Randall, Chair-Elect / Vice Chair,Government Relations

Knapp Tedesco InsuranceChad Copley,Treasurer

Northwestern Mutual Financial NetworkCarol Kisling,Vice Chair, Membership

KASI/KCCQ RadioFrank Nogel,Vice Chair, CommunityDevelopment

ISU Athletic DepartmentCozette Hadley Rosburg, ImmediatePast Chair

Becker UnderwoodDan Culhane, President/CEO

BOARD MEMBERSJamie CourtneyOlde Main Brewing CompanyBrian DieterMary Greeley Medical CenterNicole GebhartFirst National BankJohn JoinerCity of AmesMichelle KingThe Krell InstituteKim LinduskaDes Moines Area Community CollegeChris NelsonNelson ElectricDaniel OhRenewable Energy GroupMark ReinigIowa State University

The Chamber Update newsletter is pub-lished by the Ames Chamber of Commerce,1601 Golden Aspen Drive, Suite 110,Ames, IA,50010; phone: (515) 232-2310;www.ameschamber.com; fax: (515) 232-6716.

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CHINA

China business mission is a successT he business mission to China jointly

sponsored by the Ames Chamber ofCommerce and the Greater Des

Moines Partnership was, by all accounts, amajor success. The international expedition,which took place Sept. 1 to 9, was attendedby 34 people from the Ames-Des Moinescorridor representing industry, government,education and nonprofit entities.

Participants attended a session on “How toDo Business in China” while spending time atthe U.S. Consulate in Shanghai and heardfrom trade officials on the best ways to enterthe fastest-growing economy on the globe.The delegation also attended the ShanghaiExpo with the highlight being a visit to theUSA pavilion. From Shanghai, the grouptraveled to Beijing, where there was a recep-tion for a number of Iowa companies thathave operations in the Beijing region and oth-ers who have ties to Iowa (either working forIowa companies with operations there oralumni of Iowa State University).

The Central Iowa contingent also attendedthe VIV Expo in Beijing, which was an indus-try trade show focusing on feed mills, poultryfarms, pig farms, cattle farms, fish farms,agricultural farms, meat slaughtering compa-nies, meat processing companies, feed ingre-dients and additives companies, farm andindustry equipment suppliers, distribution,and wholesalers. With the strong presence ofcrop research and animal science in theAmes-Des Moines Corridor, this event was alogical stop for the regional economic devel-opment effort. Staff from the Ames EDC andthe Greater Des Moines Partnership distrib-uted materials translated in Chinese to allshow exhibitors, and follow-up will be con-ducted in the coming weeks on a number ofvisits that occurred.

“The mission, the first of its kind for thetwo organizations, was intended to serve as afamiliarization tour to educate our memberswith the hope that we can build upon thisevent to do more like this in the future,” saidDan Culhane, President and CEO of the AmesChamber of Commerce and Economic Devel-opment. “While we have yet to debrief fully

on the China mission. Our hope is that we willembark upon a similar venture in 2011 toanother country that will catch the interest ofour respective memberships.”

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PHOTO

Above: Dan Culhane, of the Ames Chamber,moderates a panel discussion on reverse investment in China at the United States

Consulate office in Shanghai. Pictured, from left,are Andrew Billard, commercial officer, U.S

consulate; Dan Culhane; Gentry Sayad, attorneyat Frederikson and Byron Law Firm-Shanghai

office; and John Ling, managing director of the Shanghai office for the South Carolina

Department of Commerce.

Right: Gary Botine, of Sauer-Danfoss,and Dan Culhane have fun experiencing

the culture of Beijing.


AMES YOUTH

Ames among the nation’s 100 Best for Young PeopleT he efforts of Ames Chamber Edu-

cation Connections committee andcivic and community leaders were

honored on Sept. 21 when America’sPromise Alliance, the nation’s largestpartnership organization dedicated toyouth and children, announced that Ameshad been named a winner of thealliance’s 100 Best Communities forYoung People competition presented byING. Ames’ 2010 recognition marks thesecond win for Ames in the competition.Ames was first named one of the 100Best in 2008. (There was no competitionin 2009.)

The 100 Best designation recognizesthose communities that make youth a pri-ority by implementing programs that helpkeep children in school and prepare themfor college and the 21st century workforce.In addition to enhancing local educationalopportunities, most winning communitieshave taken steps to facilitate improvedaccess to health care for its young people,encourage civic engagement and supplydevelopmental resources that create betterplaces for young people to live and grow.

Ames was selected as one of thenation’s 100 Best because of its uniqueprogramming established to support its

young people. Outside of school, organiza-tions such as the city of Ames, Iowa StateUniversity, the Ames Chamber of Com-merce, Boys and Girls Club, and Youthand Shelter Services open their doors withopportunities for youth to be engaged, edu-cated and challenged for success throughtheir countless programs, clubs, organiza-tions, policies, initiatives and support serv-ices

In addition to the 100 Best distinction,Ames will receive two road signs identify-ing Ames as one of 100 Best, as well as atrophy to be presented to local officialslater this year.

Class begins for Youth Leadership AmesT he Ames Chamber Education Con-

nections Committee and YoungProfessionals of Ames are excited

to announce the launch of their new pro-gram, Youth Leadership Ames. Followingin the footsteps of the Chamber’s success-ful Leadership Ames program, in its 24thyear, the Youth Leadership Ames programis designed to develop the communityleadership potential of area high schoolstudents in the Chamber member schooldistricts.

Gilbert and Ames High School sopho-mores were invited to complete an appli-cation to be eligible for participation dur-ing their junior year of high school (2010-11 school year). A selection committeecomprised of Gilbert and Ames schooladministrators, guidance counselors andstudents, Leadership Ames alumni, YoungProfessionals of Ames board members,and a representative from the businesscommunity reviewed applications andselected this year’s class.

The first session for Youth LeadershipAmes was Sept. 8 at the 4-H Center inMadrid, where the youth were led throughice breaker and team building exercises.

In the nextfew months,the youth willbe learningabout non-profit organi-zations, citygovernment,health care,financial man-

agement and leadership development.Education Connections and Young

Professionals of Ames are pleased toannounce this year’s inaugural YouthLeadership Ames class: Ayeesha Ali,Ames High School; Sarah Azam, GilbertHigh School; Sarah Baker, Gilbert HighSchool; Bo Brammer, Ames HighSchool; Melanie Chang, Ames HighSchool; John Elsenbat, Ames HighSchool; Kay Harper, Gilbert HighSchool; Carlton Jones, Gilbert HighSchool; Katelyn Thilges, Ames HighSchool; and Zech Walker, Ames HighSchool.

For more information please contactCrystal ([email protected]) orcall the Chamber office at (515) 232-2310.


Youth Leadership Ames Class I takes a break after completing the teams andhigh ropes courses for their session on team building.They are, front row, left toright, Katelyn Thilges, Melanie Chang, Bo Brammer, John Elsenbat, Carlton Jones; backrow, left to right, Zech Walker,Ayeesah Ali, Sarah Bake, Kay Harper and Sarah Azam.


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ACC: Ames Chamber of Commerce I AEDC: Ames Economic Development Commission I BAH: Business After Hours I C: Chamber office I R/C: Ribbon cutting I YPA: Young Professionals of Ames

7:30 a.m.:Bus@Bkfast(Farm Bureau Fin.Svc.)

8 a.m.: Leader-ship Ames

Noon: EducationConnect (YSS)

7:30 a.m.: BusImprovmt Coun-cil (C)

Noon: CandidateForum, FormerGov. Branstad(Oakwd RdCh)

Noon: CandidateForum-State(Oakwd Rd)

7:30 a.m.: BusImprovmt Forum(Somerset)Noon: Candidatefrorum, County(Oakwd Rd)

11:30 a.m.: ProfDev Series Lunch(Somerset)

4:30 The IowaStater ribboncutting

Youth LeadershipAmes

Noon: Member-ship Committee

5 p.m.: BAH(First Natl. Bank)

2:30 p.m.: Can-didate Forum,Gov. Culver(Oakwd Rd)

8 a.m.: Leader-ship Ames

October calendar

BUSINESS AT BREAKFASTThursday, Oct. 28, 7:30 a.m.Farm Bureau Financial Services,2603 Northridge Parkway

oin us Oct. 28 to give a two-minute “shameless plug”about your organizationwhile handing out business

cards, brochures and any otherpromotional materials thatdescribe your business or organi-zation. If you’ve never attendedbefore, make this month yourfirst.

We purposely keep this eventsmall to ensure great one-on-oneinteraction with fellow Chambermembers, so your RSVP is veryimportant.

Please register no later thannoon Wednesday, Oct. 27. The

event and continental breakfast isfree, but you must RSVP to par-ticipate.

You can register at www.ameschamber.com.

See you at breakfast!

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ISU vs Texas Tech(Family Weekend)

ISU vs Utah

ISU at Oklahoma

ISU at Texas

ISU vs Kansas(Homecoming)


T hanks to all who attended our“Thrill of the Grill Steak Fry”on Sept. 7. The steaks from Hy-

Vee Lincoln Center were fantastic, andso was the company. Thanks to oursponsors and also to Coldwater GolfLinks who stepped up to host our relo-cated event.

Event Sponsor:

As part of its 15th year anniversarycelebration,Global ReachInternet Pro-ductionsannounced thewinners of theirfree websitescontest duringthe Steak Fry.

LUNCH AND LEARN

Budget principlesand practicesTuesday, Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.Somerset Clubhouse, 2400 AspenRoad, Food Sponsor: Flame‘n’Skewer

C hamber members and non-members are invited toattend Budget Principles and

Practices, presented by ATW Train-ing and Consulting. It is more impor-tant than ever that all employeesunderstand the importance of the

budget and its achievement through-out the year. Learn more about thebudget process and how to contributeto creating and managing a budgetwhile leading to a stronger businessperformance. Registration is just $15for Chamber members ($25 for non-members) and includes lunch. Regis-ter for this event on our website atwww.ameschamber.com or by callingCrystal at (515) 232-2310. Pleaseregister by Monday, Oct. 11.

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT FORUM

How healthy is your workforce?Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 a.m. Somerset Clubhouse (2400 AspenRoad)Food and Beverage Sponsor: WestAmes Hy-Vee

Employees of Ames Chamberbusinesses are invited to attendour next Business Improvement

Forum on Thursday, Oct. 21, wherewe will discuss How Healthy Is YourWorkforce? presented by Jon-ScottJohnson, of Midwest Insurance Corpo-ration. Today, more than ever, top-per-forming employees are critical to busi-ness success. Keeping employees

healthy and productive is increasinglyimportant to job performance andoverall profitability.

This session will provide anoverview of the current state of healthin the workplace, why workplace well-ness matters, and considerations forimproving the health of your work-force. Please RSVP by Wednesday,Oct. 20, by registering on our websiteat www.ameschamber.com or callingCrystal at (515) 232-2310. BusinessImprovement Forums are open toAmes Chamber members only and arefree to attend. Continental breakfast isprovided.

THRILL OF THE GRILL

Thanks to all whoattended the steak fry


Above:Susan Gwiasda, of the city of Ames,gets some grilling tips from everyone’s

favorite mascot Cy.

Right:Past chairs of the Chamber BoardScott Bauer, of First National Bank;Darryl

Bennett, of Championship Productions; andJohn Russell, of Bankers Trust, smile after the

ceremonial lighting of the grills.

Thank you to the following mem-bers who have donated 10 percentmore than their annual dues for Cham-ber projects:

Lisa HeddensHawkeye Energy HoldingsFrank and Jane Schill

Because of contributions frommembers like these, the Ames Cham-ber can maintain a level of excellencein the services we provide. All of ourGold Members will be recognizedwith a Gold Member decal and at ourAnnual Event.

CHAMBER

M E M B E R SClark Career Consulting is owned by Susan Clark. She is aCertified Career Management Coach and specializes in trans-formational coaching with people throughout the life spectrum,from the first job to career transitions during the primaryworking years. She partners with organizations to providecareer coaching as well as training related to team building,MBTI, communications and continuous improvement to helpincrease productivity and improve the bottom line. ContactSusan at (515) 450-5359. www.linkedin.com/in/susankclarkccmc

Measure Inc. is a full-service communication design businessinspired by the convergence of art and science and dedicatedto the engineering of design solutions. They specialize in iden-tity development, branding, print design, interactive design,retail design, environmental design and illustration. They dothis by helping clients identify unique messages and develop-ing innovative ways of connecting their clients with their audi-ence. Call Chad at (515) 296-0718 or visit 2321 North LoopDrive, Suite 105 (Research Park).

PhotoSynthesis is a locally owned digital photo services store.Your photos are printed on a thicker archival paper, plus theycheck your files and adjust for color and density when needed.You can order online 24/7 or in person at the store. Also avail-able are passport photos, hundreds of photo gifts, restorations,VHS transfers, slide scanning and more. The store is located at317 Main Street or call (515) 232-8050.www.waldenphoto.com

The IowaStater Restaurant is a casual dining restaurant fea-turing a menu with a fresh take on comfort food. Familiardishes are offered with a twist: Barbecue pork tacos, meatloafwith sundried tomato pesto, buttermilk onion rings, sirloinsliders and much more. The IowaStater also features a contem-porary, full-service bar. It is located at 2100 Green Hills Driveinside the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center.www.iowastaterrestauranter.com

The Salon in Ames, located at 232 Main Street, has a goal tobecome the destination of choice for all ages desiring to bewell groomed. Its commitment is to provide the latest hairstyles and beauty products that will inspire clientele to greaterpersonal and professional successes. Its philosophy is to pro-vide products and services to the public in a relaxed, clean,friendly atmosphere at an affordable price. Call (515) 232-2235 for an appointment. www.thesaloninames.com

Welcome, new AmesChamber members

Are YOU a member of theAmes Chamber of Commerce?

Make new connections,promote your business,take advantage of profes-sional development pro-grams and more whenyou join the Ames Cham-ber of Commerce. Con-tact Membership DirectorCindy Doolittle at (515)232-2310 for more infor-mation on how you oryour organization canbecome a Chambermember.

When you join, here aresome of the many bene-fits you can take advan-tage of right away!

• Post coupons on ourWeb site for FREE.

• Attend monthly Busi-ness After Hours, Businessat Breakfasts, BusinessImprovement Forums,Speed Networking andmore for FREE.

• Take advantage of rea-sonably priced ways topromote your businesssuch as ribbon cuttings,mailing labels and mem-bership mailer, just toname a few.

• Discounted Young Pro-fessionals of Ames mem-bership (ages 21 to 40).

Ames Chamber and AEDC staff


• Dan CulhanePresident and CEO

• Eve Doi,Vice PresidentCommunications and ChamberOperations

• Ron HallenbeckVice President, Existing Businessand Industry

• Cindy DoolittleDirector of Membership Development

• Crystal DavisDirector of Professional andCommunity Development

• Amy MogrenDirector of Finance and Administration

• Sarah BussDirector,YPA and OperationalProgramming


RIBBON CUTTINGS


Studio 7 Salon and Spa had a ribbon cutting at its new location, 2624 NorthridgeParkway. Studio 7 is a modern full-service hair salon and spa. It provides services thatare difficult to find including the keratin complex, bamboo fusion massage and barefootback massage. Call for an appointment at (515) 268-1693. www.studio7ss.com.


RE/MAX Real Estate Center celebrated 25 years of serving Ames and the surroundingcommunities with a ribbon cutting on Sept. 10. RE/MAX specializes in the sales ofresidential and commercial properties. Call (515) 232-4663 for more information orvisit owners Bill and Traci Jennings at 1606 South Duff Ave.

MILESTONE MEMBERSHIPS

Congratulations to theChamber’s 5&0 members

C ongratulations to our“5&0” Ames Chamber ofCommerce members.

Because of members like theones listed below who have sup-ported the Chamber for severalyears, we are able to maintain alevel of excellence in the serviceswe provide and expand our pro-gramming to better help the Amesbusiness community.

The Ames Chamber of Com-merce is grateful for their leader-ship and loyalty. Join us in thank-ing these members for being someof the many reasons so manychoose Ames to live, work andthrive.

Five-year Chamberanniversaries:

Alpha Copies & Print Center,AmesNewsOnline.com, ComfortInn of Story City, Café Shi, CrossWealth Management, Des MoinesArea Community College, GlobalState Mortgage, Herrick DentalPC, Hickory’s Hall Banquet &Event Center, Haverkamp Proper-ties Inc., Honey Creek Golf Club,HWS Consulting Group, ICSAdvanced Technologies, IowaSports Foundation, Iowa StateUniversity Athletic Department,iSeek Corporation, MarshalltownBroadcasting Inc. Kix 101.1FM/KFJB 1230AM, Northern LightsCenter, Pinnacle Properties,Shoppes on Grand, Skin SolutionsDermatology, Skunk River Cycles,Stumbo Associates Land Survey-ing Inc, Tom Randall Real EstateTeam, Valley Bank

10-year anniversaries:Central Iowa Transit Inc., Con-

sumers Energy, Country Inn &Suites of Ames, Grandgenett Fam-ily & Pediatric Dental, RobertGrathwohl, Iowa Heart Center,Payroll Services of Iowa Inc,Midland BioProducts Corporation,R & C Landscape & Lawn Care,Norm Rudi, Snyder & AssociatesInc, Sylvan Learning Center

15-year anniversaries:Center for Child Care Resources,Dayton Road Development Corp,First Federal Savings Bank ofIowa, Hampton Inn, Lutheran Ser-vices of Iowa, Red Lobster

20-year anniversaries:National Farmers Organization,Bill & Betty Waters, Cook’sEmporium, Wolfe Eye Clinic,Carpet One Floor & Home

25-year anniversaries:Ames Community Preschool Cen-ter, EconoLodge Ames, TomStark, State Farm Insurance-PatBrown Agency, North Grand Wal-Mart

30-year anniversaries:His and Hers Styling Salon, Hy-Vee Lincoln Center, Valentino’s

40-year Member:George White Chevrolet

55 Year Member:ISU Alumni Association

60 Year Anniversary:Hy-Vee Food Store West, ReeseElectric Motor Co. Inc

65 Year Anniversary:James E. Dickson, CPA CFP


RIBBON CUTTINGS

AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMBASSADORS

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS:• 4 p.m. | Oct. 15 | The IowaStater Restaurant | 2100 Green Hills Drive

If your business has a reason to celebrate, from a grand opening or relocation to an anniversary or change in ownership, draw someattention with a ribbon cutting by bringing Chamber members and media to you! Contact Cindy (232-2310) to schedule a Ribbon Cut-ting of your own!

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Matt Beglinger, managedpoint LLCKim Behrendt,Wells Fargo BankJustin Bennett, Strong Tower

ConsultingClarissa Wing,Wells Fargo BankSteve Bock, RE/MAXAdam Boeding, First American BankPaula Brown, First American BankRoss Buffington, Exchange State BankKristi Carlberg, Dentistry at

SomersetRitchie Chieves, Hampton Inn/

Holiday Inn/ Holiday Inn Express

John Coder, Ames Community BankTom Drenthe, Modern Woodmen

of AmericaStacy Dreyer, First National BankLinda Gibbs, Greater Iowa Credit

UnionCasey Roth, First National BankBarry Green, Ames Community BankJohn Greving,The TribuneAndrea Gronau,Wells Fargo BankAbby Hausmann,The Blood Center

of IowaPatrick Henry, Adams Funeral Home

Traci Jennings, RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Matt Julich, Bear MarketingAmy Juhnke, Lutheran Services

in IowaSara Lehman, First National BankJoy Leister,Valley BankRyan Lynch, First National BankLauris Olson, Ames Bulletin

Board/AmesNewsOnline.comDavid Orth, Special Olympics IowaTom Randall,Tom Randall Real Estate

Team

Jeff Ratcliff, Executive ExpressCindy Schwickerath, Heartland

Technology Solutions Mary Beth Scott,The TribuneNathan Scott, U.S. BankMichael Sills, OnMedia Precision TV

AdvertisingKristine Snyder, Gateway Hotel

and Conference CenterTerry Stark, Chocolaterie StamAmy Jo Watzek, Sam’s ClubAustin Woodin, Edward Jones

Investments


SUCCESS Gymnastics opened its doors a year ago and celebrated its new busi-ness on Aug. 19 with a ribbon cutting. SUCCESS has recently completed an expan-sion and added new apparatus.“It’s all about the kids,” is their motto. OwnersCourtney Crandell and Amy Pyle provide the highest quality of gymnastics instruc-tion in a safe environment, inspiring young athletes to achieve success with theirathletic and person aspirations. Call (515) 292-2121 or visit them at 1347 XB Place.www.successgymnatics.net.


Reiman Gardens had a ribbon cutting on Sept. 9 to “Name the Gnome,” theworld’s largest concrete garden gnome who has made his home here this summer.You can visit all the hidden garden gnomes at 1407 University Ave. Reiman Gardenscontinues to educate, enchant and inspire environmental stewardship through dis-plays of living beauty.The gardens provide opportunities for learning through a year-round education program and special events. Call (515) 294-8981.www.reimangardens.com.


YPA Cheers on theCyclones! ISU vs. NIU

A little rain didn’t dampen theYPA’s annual tailgate eventfor the Cyclone’s season

opener against Northern Illinois Uni-versity. Hosted by YPA Board mem-ber Travis Kramer in lot S5, YPAmembers and their guests came toeat, drink and gear up for Cyclonefootball.

The sun shines on YPA’s annualgolf outing

T he Young Professionals heldtheir Annual Golf Outing onSept. 17 at the Ames Golf and

Country Club. All the golfers, spon-sors and volunteers were treated tofantastic weather, along with greatfood, prizes and networking on thegreens. Thanks to all of our holesponsors:

• ACE Community Credit Union • Ames Chamber• Bankers Trust• Bickford Cottage• Bock Real Estate• Celebrations• Country Landscapes• Global Reach• Green Hills Healthcare• Green Hills Retirement • Marshalltown Broadcasting• Olde Main Brewing Company• Paul Livingston – Hunziker &

Associates• Roseland Mackey Harris Architects• Story County Auditor and Elec-

tions• Tommy’s Salon• Orning Glass• Scott Richardson Agency

Mark your calendars forupcoming YPAevents:

L unch, anyone? In place of ourtraditional evening event, joinus for a special social-only

lunch at Fuji Japanese Steakhouse onFriday, Oct. 8. Members and non-members are welcome, and youwon’t want to miss the show!

Registration is requested on or byWednesday, Oct. 6, in order toaccommodate everyone at theHibachi tables. Each registrant is

responsible for the cost of his or hermeal.

*Note: there will be no FAW thisevening.

More Activities for YPA:• Oct. 20: Meet the Professional,

Betty Baudler-Horras at Mary Gree-ley

• Oct. 21: Fall Dine and Dash, theYPA’s version of a progressive dinner

• Nov. 12: Leadership Symposium:Influencing without Authority, Moti-vating Others, and building EffectiveTeams. Speaker: Dawn Vanderloo.(http://pcgcoaching.com?dawnvanderloo.aspx).

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF AMES

Committee meetings• Leadership and Professional

Development,Ames Chamber,Noon, Oct. 11.

• Community Outreach & Partnerships, Somerset Clubhouse,Noon, Oct. 26.

• Membership & Social,Ames Chamber, Noon, Oct. 28.

YPA 2010-11 Annual SponsorsAce Community Credit UnionAmes Chamber of CommerceAmes Community Bank First National BankGlobal Reach Internet ProductionsGreen Hills Health CareHunziker & Associates, RealtorsISU Masters of Business

Administration ProgramMary Greeley Medical Center


YPA Board members Dan Nutini(Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects)and Travis Kramer (Iowa State University) wish the Cyclones luck on their season with a tailgate party at Jack Trice Stadium.


A couple of Ames Young Professionals drive to their next hole during theannual golf outing at the Ames Golf and Country Club.


Main Street Iowaassessments provide guidancefor the future of theMain Street Cultural District

O n Sept. 8 and 9, a team ofprofessionals from the MainStreet Iowa Program held an

assessment visit with the Main StreetCultural District. They assessed thecurrent direction of the Cultural Dis-trict and through meetings withMSCD investors, city council and thecommunity, they provided recom-mendations for the district to consid-er. Following are some highlights oftheir recommendations.

How can the Main Street CulturalDistrict make Ames a better placefor business? How can the businessclimate be improved?

• Create a “Hot List” of potentialproperties for development.

• Evaluate existing incentives forrelevancy and utilization. Incentivesto consider: Tax credits, federal his-toric preservation tax incentives pro-gram, Iowa Department of EconomicDevelopment programs including theMain Street Iowa Challenge Grantand Main Street Iowa Design Assis-tance Design.

How can the Main Street CulturalDistrict improve social activitiesand promotional opportunities forAmes?

• Review the promotion calendar,both the activities sponsored by MainStreet Cultural District and others.

Get a big picture of activities offeredand held in downtown Ames.

• Marketing/Outreach: An organi-zation can never do too much market-ing, and it never ends.

How can the Main Street CulturalDistrict improve the look and feelof downtown Ames?

• The Design Committee has beensuccessfully partnering with theAmes Foundation to implement thedowntown beautification project andbegin downtown cleanup programsfocused on cigarette butts. To build

on these beautification efforts, con-sider expanding cleanup efforts intoformal events.

• Use National Register for His-toric Places listing as foundation foreducational opportunities and promo-tion of façade improvement. In coop-eration with the Ames HistoricPreservation Commission, the city ispreparing to complete a NationalRegister of Historic Places nomina-tion for the downtown district.

Anyone interested in seeing theentire recommendations list fromMain Street Iowa, please e-mail

Angela at [email protected].

Trick-or-TreatDowntown: Friday,Oct. 29

T he community is invited to bringtheir children, grandchildren, day-care and preschool classes down-

town for a daytime trick-or-treat from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29. Shopswill provide candy, healthy treats andgoodies for all costume-wearing young-sters. There will also be creative fallwindow displays and decorated pump-kins for all to enjoy. There may even bean opportunity to vote on your favorite.

MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT

October news from the District


The community is invited to bring their children, grandchildren, daycare andpreschool classes to downtown Ames for a daytime trick-or-treat from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29.

Fall Schedule of Events

• FACES Festival: Saturday,Oct. 16.

• MSCD Trick-or-Treat: Fri-day, Oct. 29.

• Snow Magic Kickoff &Tree Lighting: Friday, Nov. 19.

• Snow Magic and Festivalof Trees: Nov. 19 to Dec. 4.

• Snow Ball Drop: Saturday,Dec. 4.

For more information aboutthese events, please visitwww.MainStreetCulturalDistrict.com.

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FACES ofAmescelebratesdiversity

oin community organiza-tions and businesses thisfall for FACES of Amesto celebrate our commu-

nity. This year’s event willtake place from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, atBandshell Park. The goal ofFACES of Ames is to cele-brate the residents, organiza-tions and businesses that cre-ate the unique and specialqualities that define and uniteAmes. This event will pro-

mote inclusiveness, welcomenew residents and build rela-tionships within our commu-nity. There will be entertain-ment, booths, food and muchmore that celebrate the diver-sity in the Ames community.

FACES of Ames (formallyFACES) will expand fromprevious years and not justcelebrate the different cul-tures and ethnicities we havein Ames. This year’s celebra-tion will display all of thegroups, organizations andbusinesses that display thediversity we have in ourcommunity. This year’s eventis being planned by the AmesHuman Relations Commis-sion, United Ames and localcommunity volunteers. Visitwww.unitedames.org to learn

more about FACES of Amesand the organizations that areparticipating this year.

Snow Magicon Main:Friday, Nov. 19

F riday, Nov. 19, marksthe kick-off of SnowMagic on Main with

the official tree lighting inTom Evans Park. Theevening includes live holidaymusic, visits from Santa, theFestival of Trees, horse-drawn wagon rides, trainrides, carolers, special eventsin many shops and muchmore. This year, there will be

events spanning three weeksfrom Friday, Nov. 19 to Sat-urday, Dec. 4, with activitiesincluding visits with Santa,the Festival of Trees, cookiedecorating, the Snow BallDrop and more. Anyoneinterested in volunteering forthis fun event, please contactthe MSCD office, (515) 233-

3472 or e-mail [email protected] Magic is sponsored byAmes Electric Services-Smart Energy and is support-ed by the Ames CommunityGrant Program.

The Main Street Cultural District was established on Jan. 1,2004. Its mission is to advance and

promote downtown as the destination district in the heart of

the Ames community. To keepupdated on District happenings,become a fan of the Main StreetCultural District on Facebook,bookmark MainStreetCultural

District.com and contact our officeat (515) 233-3472. The Main Street

Cultural District is an affiliateorganization of the Ames Chamber

of Commerce.

Snow Magic

Friday, Nov. 19• 5 to 8 p.m. Live holi-

day music, children’s activi-ties, open houses andevents for the whole family

• 6 p.m. Lighting of theholiday tree at Tom EvansPark.

MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT

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THE ART OF COMMUNITY

Enter your creative perspective of ‘Thriving in Ames’

I t’s time to get those cre-ative juices flowing!We’re looking for photog-

raphers, painters, illustrators,graphic designers, sculptorsand others who will use theirtalents to create original mas-terpieces surrounding thetheme of Thriving in Ames.

The submission periodopens this month and runsthrough Friday, Nov. 19. Thejuried selections and Best ofShow piece will beannounced during the AmesChamber’s “Gala-ry” event inFebruary.

The art competition, firstannounced earlier this sum-mer, will culminate with aBest of Show prize selected

by a jury and presented to theartist along with a commis-sion award of $1,000. Thewinning piece will also bereproduced as a limited edi-tion print, signed and num-bered by the artist, availablefor sale during the FebruaryAnnual Event.

In addition, all the jury-selected submissions of thecontest will be photographedand published in a coffee

table book published and dis-tributed by the Ames Cham-ber of Commerce. This bookwill be the perfect gift forfriends, family, clients andalumni who will appreciatethe beauty and diversity ofour community.

The competition is open toany Story County resident,but all entries must be sub-mitted through an AmesChamber of Commerce mem-ber organization (or individ-ual member). For a list ofmembers, and for full detailson contest guidelines andentry forms, please go to ourwebsite at www.amescham-ber.com and look under “Artof Community”

• Acrylic/tempera• Drawing (charcoal,

graphite, ink, pencil)• Digital• Mixed media*• Oil painting• Watercolor• Photography (black &

white, color)• Glass*• Woodworking*• Sculpture*

• Pottery* (earthenware,stoneware, porcelain)

*Three-dimensional worksmay be submitted for juryselection and inclusion in TheArt of Community book butcannot be considered forbest of show entries whichwill be reproduced for saleand distribution, and there-fore will not be eligible forthe $1,000 award.

Art mediums accepted for Art of Community:

Documents

Chamber October 2010 Update · Chamber October 2010 Update The mission of the Ames Chamber of Commerce is to provide our members services that strengthen the economic vitality in