LEADERSHIP AMES CLASS XXVII CyclONE City Tour strengthens ... · tration fee includes lunch. Thank you to our February Legislative Lunch sponsors: • Knapp-Tedesco Insurance Agency

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

Chamber UpdateFEBRUARY 2014

L eadership Ames Class XXVII announces the first ever CyclONE City Tour, a fundrais-ing project to raise money for

local Ames charities. The Leadership Ames Class

XXVII has partnered with The Ames Chamber of Commerce, Ames Con-vention & Visitors Bureau, The City of Ames, and Iowa State University to build CyclONE City, a “tour” of Cy statues throughout the community. CyclONE City’s mission is to bring a cultur-ally enriching event to Ames that will strengthen ties throughout the commu-nity and have a substantial economic impact for local nonprofit organizations. While CyclONE City will create unique philanthropic spirit in Ames, similar tours have been successfully held in Chi-cago, St. Paul, Omaha, Kansas City and Iowa City.

By supporting CyclONE City, local businesses, special interest groups

LEADERSHIP AMES CLASS XXVII

CyclONE City Tour strengthens community ties; gives back to local Ames charities

and community members can show their enthusiasm for Iowa State, cham-pion the arts and demonstrate com-munity pride all while giving back. To start the project, each statue will need to be purchased by a supporter and decorated by an artist. Individuals interested in sponsoring or designing a CyclONE City statue should con-tact the CyclONE City Sponsorship Committee Chair, Stacey Holzwarth at [email protected] or the CyclONE City Artistry Commit-tee Chair, Teresa Albertson at [email protected] prior to March 1, 2014. The statues will be revealed to the community in the summer of 2014 and some of the statues will be available for auction at a later date. All proceeds from the sponsorship and auction will benefit local Ames charities. For more information on CyclONE City please visit www.ame-schamber.com.

Leadership Ames Class XXVII announces the CyclONE City Tour, a fundraising project to raise money for local Ames charities.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCELEADERSHIP AMES CLASS XXVII

Bronze Cy statue at the ISU Alumni Association Center will serve as the prototype for the CyclONE City Tour.

AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | FEBRUARY 2014

CHAMBER ANNUAL EVENT

Thank you to all who attended the Ames Chamber’s 2014 Annual Event!

Thanks to all who were able to join us for the Ames Chamber of Com-merce Annual Event! It was a fan-tastic evening for the hundreds

who joined us to celebrate the Ames ses-quicentennial with a great dinner, recap of our 2013 accomplishments and awards cer-emony.

Due to publishing deadlines, photos of the event will appear in the March Cham-ber Update. In the meantime, we would like to again congratulate the award win-ners who were recognized for their out-standing contributions to the Ames com-munity in the past year:

ANNUAL AMES CHAMBER

AWARDS:Business Person of the Year: GEORGE

BELITSOS (Youth & Shelter Services)Entrepreneur of the Year: BILL

MALONE (Café Diem)Community Involvement Award:

JOLENE RANDALL (Knapp-Tedesco Insurance Agency)

ECONOMIC IMPACT AWARDS:Renewable Energy GroupXpanxionWebFilings, LLC

MAIN STREET CULTURAL DIS-TRICT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR:

Bill Malone (Café Diem)

CAMPUSTOWN ACTION ASSOCI-ATION VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR:

Liz Jeffrey (Arcadia Cafe)

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF AMES 4 UNDER 40:

Haley Cook (Iowa State University, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences)

Luke Deardorff (First National Bank)Melissa Rowan (Iowa State University

Foundation)Namaih Saadiq (City of Ames, Police

Department)

Thank you to our celebration sponsors:Presenting Sponsor: Des Moines Area

Community College

Platinum Sponsors: Boehringer Ingel-heim Vetmedica, Mary Greeley Medical Center, Nyemaster Goode P.C., Vision-Bank, WebFilings, LLC

Gold Sponsors: Davis Brown Law Firm, 3M, Heuss Printing

Silver Sponsors: First National Bank, Exchange State Bank, Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, Iowa State University Ath-letics, Ames Ford Lincoln, GlobalVetLINK

You can read more about many of the above honorees in our 2013 Annual Report along with a great recap of the past year’s accomplishments of the Ames Chamber of Commerce and our affiliate organizations. We would encourage you to review the information as an affirmation of what your ongoing support of the Chamber allows us to do for the Ames business community. You can access the 2013 Annual Report by going to the Chamber website (www.ames-chamber.com).

Thanks again to all who joined us: our fantastic members and our tremendous sponsors. Because of you our event was a success.


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

2014 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEKim Linduska, Chair

Des Moines Area Community CollegeRandy Kruse, Vice Chair

Hy Vee- - Lincoln Center Pam Elliott-Cain, 2nd Vice Chair

Iowa State University Natalie Lischer, Treasurer

Renewable Energy GroupPam Elliott-Cain, Board Committee Liaison for Government Affairs Iowa State University John Haila, Board Committee Liaison for Community Development Haila Architecture Structure Planning Carol Kisling, Board Committee Liaison for Membership 1430 KASI/105.1 KCCQ Brian Dieter, Immediate Past Chair

Mary Greeley Medical CenterDan Culhane, President/CEO

BOARD MEMBERSLori Bosley

North Grand MallPam Elliott-Cain Iowa State UniversityJohn Crawford Alpha Copies Print CenterBrian Dieter Mary Greeley Medical CenterKim Iiams Bankers TrustJohn Haila

Haila ArchitectureRandy Kruse

Hy Vee - Lincoln CenterCarol Kisling

1430 KASI/105.1 KCCQKim Linduska

Des Moines Area Community CollegeDan Hunziker

Hunziker & Associates, RealtorsFrank Nogel

ISU Athletic DepartmentNatalie Lischer

Renewable Energy GroupKim Behrendt

Wells FargoDavid Tucker

Webfilings Jenny Pollard, Iowa State University Alumni AssociationTerry Stark Chocolaterie Stam Ryan Jeffrey Arcadia Cafe

CHAMBER TRAVEL

Ames Chamber presents ChinaNow Accepting Reservations!

We invite you to join the Ames Chamber in Octo-ber 2014 as we experi-ence the ancient culture of

China. We will spend 9 days traveling in Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzou and Shanghai seeing sights like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Ming Tombs and of

course, the Great Wall of China. This trip is an opportunity of a lifetime!

*Travel prices round trip from LAX to Beijing are only $2,399 /per person (double occupancy) for Chamber mem-bers and $2,599 /per person (double occupancy) for non-members. $250.00

non-refundable deposit is due April 1, 2014. Remaining trip balance due on July 15, 2014.

For more tour information and regis-tration forms, please go to www.ames-chamber.com, or contact Crystal Davis at 232-2310 or via email at [email protected].

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

The State of the Community

As the New Year gets under-way, let’s take time to look back at 2013’s accomplish-ments and look forward to

what’s to come in 2014. The Ames Chamber of Commerce

is pleased to partner with the League of Women Voters of Ames and the Ames Public Library to host a special event on Thursday, February 13, 2014.

“The State of the Community” meet-ing will be an opportunity to hear from the mayor of Ames and representatives from the Ames Community School Dis-trict Board of Directors, Mary Greeley Medical Center Board of Trustees, and the Story County Board of Supervisors. They will give brief reports regarding the major events of 2013 and discuss the challenges and opportunities our community will face in 2014.

Please plan to join us on February 13. The program will be held in the Council Chambers at Ames City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Don’t miss this chance to learn more about what is happening in Ames and Story County. This event is open to all interested citizens, so invite your friends and neighbors to take part in this special event!


GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

Represent your business and community at the 2014 Ames Chamber Day at the Capitol

Please join us Tuesday, March 11 for the 2014 Ames Chamber Day at the Capitol. This special event brings the Ames com-

munity face-to-face with the legislators making decisions that impact our busi-nesses. That day we’ll host an Ames community showcase in the Capitol Rotunda. In addition, all Chamber mem-bers and Legislators will enjoy lunch from Hickory Park.

Interested in being a part of this year’s event? Contact Angela David-son at 515-232-2310 or [email protected] to reserve your table in the Rotunda! For $150 members can have their own display. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to talk with state legislators about legislation affecting your industry. You’ll be a part of making democracy happen by participating in this important event.

The Chamber thanks the following organizations that are sponsoring Ames Chamber Day at the Capitol:

2014 GOLD SPONSORS:City of AmesConverse Conditioned AirGreater Iowa Credit UnionMary Greeley Medical CenterRenewable Energy Group

February Legislative Luncheon

Make plans to join your fellow Chamber members on Friday, February 28 for our monthly Legislative Luncheon.

You’ll enjoy networking, a great lunch, and the chance to hear directly from our state policymakers. It will be a perfect opportunity to ask them questions regard-ing topics that matter to you and your orga-nization.

Please register online at www.ames-chamber.com. The luncheon is open to current members of the Ames Chamber of Commerce and their guests. Your $5 regis-tration fee includes lunch.

Thank you to our February Legislative Lunch sponsors:

• Knapp-Tedesco Insurance Agency• VenuWorksIn addition, the Chamber thanks the

2014 Legislative Lunch Season sponsors: • HPC, LLC (Harold Pike Construc-

tion)• Hastings, Gartin & Boettger, LLP• Mainstream Living, Inc.

• Nelson Electric• Roseland, Mackey, Harris Architects,

PCWe also recognize our 2014 Taking

Leadership sponsors for supporting the

Chamber’s Government Affairs activities throughout the entire year:

• Converse Conditioned Air• Mary Greeley Medical Center • Renewable Energy Group

Friday, February 28, 201411:30 a.m. - Registration and lunch12 - 1 p.m. - Discussion with legislatorsRenewable Energy Group416 S. Bell Ave


February calendar

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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

Leadership Ames

7:30 a.m.: Chamber Radio series on 1430 AM/KASI

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

12 noon.: Gov’tAffairs Committee (C)

Groundhog Day

Valentine’s Day

President’s Day

7 p.m.: State of the Community (Ames City Hall, Council Chambers)

Come Visit the Chamber at our new location, 304 Main Street!

We’ve Moved!

Youth Leadership Ames

12 noon.: Member-ship/ Ambassador Committee (C)

5 p.m.: BAH (Olde Main)

7:30 a.m: Business @ Breakfast (Integrity Construction)


RIBBON CUTTINGS

Celebrate with a ribbon cutting!

If your business has completed a major remodeling project, moved to a new location, or changed ownership, you need to take

advantage of the Chamber’s Ribbon Cutting service that brings members and the media to you.

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

After the fun has been had and the ribbon has been cut, the Chamber will frame your best photo and deliver it to your place of business along with a Chamber business card holder full of member businesses that attended your celebration.

Not only does this opportunity get people to your place of business, but it offers a unique networking environ-ment in addition to some great market-ing. So what are you waiting for? Call Sarah at (515) 232-2310 to schedule your Ribbon Cutting today!

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Join the

Chamber Today!

Make new connec-tions, promote your business, take advantage of professional devel-opment programs and more when you join the Ames Chamber of Com-merce. Contact Mem-bership Director Sarah Buss at (515) 232-2310 for more information on how you or your orga-nization can become a Chamber member. When you join, here are some of the many benefits you can take advantage of right away. •PostcouponsonourWeb site for FREE. •AttendmonthlyBusiness After Hours, Business at Breakfasts, Business Improvement Forums and more for FREE. •Takeadvantageofreasonably priced ways to promote your busi-ness such as ribbon cut-tings and mailing labels, just to name a few. •DiscountedYoungProfessionals of Ames membership (ages 21 to 40).

Welcome new Ames Chamber members

Ames Soccer Club

Ames Soccer Club is a volunteer-based community organization run by its members and overseen by an annually elected board. In the Fall, the club runs leagues U6 through U18. In the Spring, most 14+ year old players play high school, so they play U5

through U14. The great majority of games are Saturday mornings with a few start times as late as noon. Most games are played at the Hunziker Youth Sports Complex, with one or two in surrounding towns like Gilbert and Nevada. U7- U10 teams may enter tournaments at their option. For more information contact Damien Corrieri at [email protected]

Hach

Hach manufactures and distributes analytical instruments and reagents for water testing and water quality analysis, including portable systems (test strips, etc.). They make water analysis simpler. For more than 60 years, they have been at the crest of

the industry - finding solutions that help you best manage your water. Their analytical instruments and reagents are used to test the quality of water in a variety of industries and markets - from around the corner, to around the globe. For more information call 1-800-227-4224 or stop by their Ames

Ames Chamber and AEDC staff

• Dan Culhane, President and CEO• Sarah Buss, Director of Membership and Events• Tiffany Coleman, Director of Business Development and Marketing

• Angela Davidson, Director of Government Relations and Workforce Development• Crystal Davis, Executive Vice President• Lauren Frandsen, Director of Commu-nications and Marketing• Ron Hallenbeck, Executive Vice Presi-dent, Existing Business and Industry• Amy Howard, Vice President, Finance

and Operations• Drew Kamp, Director of Story County Community Outreach• Meghan Meyer, Client Services Coordinator • Cari Hague, Main Street Cultural District Executive Director• Kim Hanna, Campustown Action Association Executive Director


AMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMBASSADORS

Allyson Walter, Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau

Andrea Erickson, Dupont Angela Ferguson, Sam’s Club Ashley Terrell, Bickford Assisted Living Brad Sargent, Cyclone Contracting David Orth, Spirited Giving

Jan Williams, Heartland Senior Ser-vices Joe Reimers, Adams Funeral Home John Coder, VisionBank Joy Leister, Valley Bank Lauris Olson, Iowa News Online Linda Gibbs, Greater Iowa Credit Union Mary Beth Scott, The Ames Tribune Nathan Buss, VisionBank Paula Brown, First American Bank Rudy Fors, U.S. Bank Kim Behrent, Wells Fargo

Sheila McFarland, Gateway Insurance Services

Stacy Dreyer, First National Bank Steve Bock, RE/MAX Real Estate Center

Tim Rasmussen, Alfred’s Carpet & Decorating

Tim Tryon, First National Bank Tom Randall, Tom Randall Real Estate Team Wendy Steenhoek, Knap Tedesco Insurance

Mike Peckis, Sam’s Club

NETWORKING

Business At Breakfast Location: Integrity Construction Food sponsored by: Alpha Copies7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2014

Join us at Integrity Construction to give a two minute “shameless plug” about your organization while handing out business cards, bro

chures and/or any other promotional mate-rials that describe your business or orga-nization. If you’ve never attended before, make this month your first!

We purposely keep this event small to

ensure great one-on-one interaction with fellow Chamber members, so your RSVP is very important. Please register by call-ing the Chamber office no later than noon on Tuesday, February 25. The event and continental breakfast are free, but you must RSVP to participate. See you at Breakfast!

AEDC participates in Iowa State University career fairs

Based on conversations with companies throughout the community, the Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has found workforce avail-ability is a consistent issue and opportunity which needs to be addressed in the region. In response to this need, the AEDC’s Workforce Development

Initiative works to promote our area by attracting and retaining qualified workers.In an effort to recruit Iowa State University (ISU) students to stay in the Ames/

Story County area, the AEDC will participate in several ISU Career Fairs this Feb-ruary with the goal of encouraging students to intern at local organizations as well as consider staying in the Ames/Story County area after graduation. Our local job board, www.WorkInAmes.com is an excellent tool for students to find both intern-ships and employment. Also, the AEDC’s “See Yourself in Ames” intern events offer students across Story County the chance to network with business leaders and learn more about the community.

Many students don’t realize the opportunities that are available to them to intern and/or begin their professional careers here in our area. By being present at ISU’s Career Fairs the AEDC increases awareness. The end result will be more students and graduates gaining valuable work experience and more local businesses finding skilled employees and interns.

Work In Ames site helps employeers, job seekers

The next time your business has a job or internship opening, be sure to take advantage of the Ames Economic Development Commission’s local job board website, www.WorkInAmes.com.

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

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

Smart Choice


Scenes from Leadership Ames Class XXVII

Presenting Sponsors: Mary Greeley Medical Center and WebFilings

CHAMBER OF COMMERCELEADERSHIP AMES CLASS XXVII


Scenes from Youth Leadership AmesPresenting Sponsors: Renewable Energy Group, McDonald’s, Deery Brothers of Ames

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEYOUTH LEADERSHIP AMES


Young Professionals of Ames

2014 YPA Board

President: Jenni Talbott, McFar-land Clinic, PC

Past-President: Jenny Pollard , Iowa State University Alumni

AssociationPresident-Elect: Haley Cook,

Iowa State UniversityNathan Buss, VisionBankBrynn Eitzen, Care InitiativesMelissa Hulme, Iowa State UniversityTera Lawson, Iowa State UniversityLisa Maubach, Iowa State CenterJason Mortvedt, Mary Greeley

Medical CenterKristin Pates, United Way of Story

CountyJake Talbott, WebFilingsChamber Liaison/Staff: Sarah

Buss, Ames Chamber of Commerce

Thank you to our 2013-14 YPA sponsors

• Global Reach Internet Productions• Hunziker & Associates, Realtors• ISU MBA• Kingland Systems• Mary Greeley Medical Center• Munn Lumber• North Grand Mall• Story Construction• VisionBank• First National Bank

Connect with YPAVisit www.ypames.com for upcoming

events, committee openings and volun-teer opportunities.

New YPA Program connecting Ames’ young professionals with area business and non-profit leaders

As part of the Young Professionals of Ames board’s efforts to ramp up profes-sional development, a new program was put into play in November of 2014 con-necting YPA members with area CEOs. This CEO Breakfast program provides an excellent opportunity for early and mid-career professionals to spend time discussing leadership and management philosophies, learn about how the CEOs have shaped their careers to achieve the level of success they have, and spend time talking about the ins and outs of each individuals daily activities running organizations both large and small in Ames.

The program developed as the brain child of the Leadership and Profession-al Development committee, chaired by Andrea Hammes-Dodge in 2013. When asked what provided the spark to get the program going, Hammes-Dodge said, “I have a hard time getting out of the office to attend lunch events, so I wanted to explore program options for differ-ent times of the day. At the same time, I remembered that [former Iowa State University] President [Martin] Jischke once participated in Executive Round-tables in Des Moines that provided busi-ness leaders an opportunity for network-ing and learning from one another.”

Hammes-Dodge’s recollection of those very informative and effective events got her thinking about how that program could be adapted for Young Professionals of Ames. “Through my job [as Senior Development Coordinator at Mary Greeley Medical Center] I am fortunate to have access to many local CEOs and community leaders but know many YPs do not have those opportu-nities.” Because of her own personal interest in learning from other leaders she knew that others would be too. She pitched the idea to Brian Dieter, CEO

of Mary Greeley Medical Center, who immediately agreed to kick off the pro-gram and hosted the first CEO Breakfast in November at MGMC.

The breakfasts are limited to ten YPA members and have so far proven to be extremely effective. During the break-fast hosted at MGMC, Dieter focused on how he approaches managing a large organization with many moving parts and how he has learned to be an effec-tive manager, thanks in large part to some great mentors he’s had over the years. The second CEO breakfast in December featured Jean Kresse, CEO of United Way of Story County. Kresse shared key insights for building a fund-raising campaign for non-profit organi-zations, cultivating strong relationships, and the importance of presenting the most effective and respectful ‘ask’ per donor’s interests. Both sessions received rave reviews and the program looks to become a staple of YPAs professional development offerings.

Future Young Professionals of Ames CEO Breakfasts will feature Charles Avery, Plant Manager at 3M in Ames and Roger Neuhaus, President and CEO of the Iowa State University Foundation.

Why YPs Love Ames In honor of everyone’s favorite

February holiday, Valentine’s Day, Ames young professionals were asked on Facebook to answer the question “What do you love about Ames?” Answers included:

I love visiting the Downtown Main Street Cultural District, working at Iowa State University, and attending Iowa State Athletics with my family. Ames is a great community!!

There is always something to do! From campus activities, athletics, arts and cultural pursuits - the list is end-less! I also love that we live in a caring community where people are genuinely interested to learn about and from one another.

I love so many things about Ames -- its friendly people and neighborhoods, great school systems and opportunities for young professionals and families. I love my job at Mary Greeley Medical Center and am thankful we have such high quality healthcare available in our community.

The residents are caring, hard-working and passionate; the neighbor-hoods are nice and well-maintained; and (of course) I love ISU!

I love that there are trails and parks all across the city. There’s never a shortage of places to explore!

I love that I can drive across town in 15 minutes! I can do almost any errand over a lunch break!

I love that the community rallies behind the University and the Univer-sity rallies behind the community.

Upcoming YPA Activities: YPA THAW. Join us for our Febru-ary Thursday after Work to network and socialize with fellow young pro-fessionals. Date and location to be determined.

For more information about YPA events visit www.YPAmes.com.


MAIN STREET CULTURAL DISTRICT

The Main Street Cultural District Announces 2014 Board of Directors

The revitalization of Downtown Ames is incredibly important for the quality of life here in Ames. The following individu-

als are dedicated to this cause and will be donating their time over the next year by serving on the MSCD Board of Directors.

The organization operates with four main committees. The Business Improvement committee’s goal is to strengthen and broaden the economic base of our Main Street district. The Design committee’s goal is to encour-age improvement of the Main Street dis-trict’s physical appearance. The Orga-nization committee’s goal is to establish a strong Main Street organization which utilizes a growing number of participants in the implementation and funding of

the program. The Promotion commit-tee’s goal is to market the Main Street district to establish a unified image and encourage an exciting variety of activi-ties for all members of the community. MSCD would like to invite participation on one or more of the committees, or by volunteering at a one-time event. Please contact [email protected] or 515-233-3472 to learn more about par-ticipating in the exciting revitalization efforts this year.

2014 Board of Directors: Caleb Mathews (Caleb Jamin Photogra-phy) President Jess Clyde (London Underground) Vice President

Terry Stark (Chocolaterie Stam) Past President Karen Youngberg (Ames Silversmith-ing) Treasurer Stacy Dreyer (First National Bank) Sec-retary Joe Reimers (Adam’s Funeral Home) Business Improvement Chair Frank Randall (The Salon) Design Chair Sarah Anthoney (Iowa State Univer-sity) Organization Chair

Sonya Stoltze Newstrom (Stoltze & Stoltze Dentistry) Promotions Chair

Andrea Hammes-Dodge (Mary Greeley Medical Center) Community Represen-tative Cliff Smith (Global Vet Link) At-Large Non-Retail Representative Judy Gilger (Gilger Designs) Arts & Cultural Representative Hannah Frederich (Ames Historical Society & Worldy Goods) Volunteer Coordinator Linda Niehm (Iowa State University) ISU Representative

Jeff Benson (City of Ames) City of Ames Representative


CAMPUSTOWN ACTION ASSOCIATION

PAGE SPONSORED BY: W W W.ISUCAMPUSTOWN.COM

Congratulations Liz Jeffrey, CAA’s 2013 Volunteer of the Year!

As the chair of Campustown Action Association Promo-tions Committee in 2013, Liz Jeffrey worked tirelessly to

execute two exciting events in Cam-pustown, Summerfest on June 8 and Campustown’s Friday Afternoon in Campustown on August 30. Liz and her husband Ryan own Arcadia Café and she is becoming very well known in the community for the delicious baked goods and desserts created in their shop located at 2712 Lincoln Way. Stop by their coffee shop and congratulate Liz on her award!

Make Campustown Shine in 2014

Campustown Action Associa-tion needs your help. The Campustown business district is proud to serve both the stu-

dents of Iowa State University and resi-dents of Ames. With over 100 business-es and organizations based out of our district, which stretches from Ash Ave-nue on the east to Sheldon Avenue to the west and from Lincoln Way south to Knapp Street. Campustown experiences a lot of foot traffic, which helps keep the neighborhood vibrant, but can also lead to problems with littering. That is where volunteer organizations come in.

Make Campustown Shine, presented by The Fighting Burrito, was organized by the Campustown Action Association as a monthly program to make our dis-trict attractive and welcoming for our customers. Whether your organization is looking for community service oppor-tunities, team building exercises or you are interesting in volunteering with other organizations in our community, our Make Campustown Shine program is for you. We provide the cleaning products, we just need you to provide the volunteers! For more information and to sign up to volunteer, please con-

tact Kim Hanna at [email protected]

2014 Dates: March 8, March 29 (VEISHEA SERVICE DAY), April 13, May 17, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 20, October 18 and Novem-ber 8.

Want to keep up to date on what is happening in Campustown? Follow us on Twitter (@AmesCampustown) and Facebook (CampustownActionAsso-ciation)! For a full directory of all busi-nesses and organizations located in our district, please visit www.amescampus-town.com

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LEADERSHIP AMES CLASS XXVII CyclONE City Tour strengthens ... · tration fee includes lunch. Thank you to our February Legislative Lunch sponsors: • Knapp-Tedesco Insurance Agency