Business Assistance

Chamber members can also take advantage of valuable business assistance.

Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC)
The AEDC is dedicated to organizing and promoting sound economic growth in the Ames area by stimulating the expansion of existing businesses, the AEDC also works to attract new enterprises and assure a favorable community climate for new ideas and economic growth.


Certificate of Origin
These are available for exporters. (Fee)


Community Information
Contact the Chamber office for current information about Ames and the community. The Chamber staff is eager and ready to assist you.


Discounted Background Search
Chamber members receive a discount on background searches from USA Background Search.


NationJob Network
Through NationJob Network, job seekers use menus and key words to define types of jobs they are interested in based on salary range, location and other criteria. Chamber members can post job opportunities on the site for free.


Office Referrals
Only Chamber members are referred when product or service information is requested at the Chamber office.


Smart Career Website
Chamber members can post their company's job openings on the Smart Career website free of charge.


Staff Support
Chamber staff is ready to assist you with relocation, marketing and other business-related concerns.


Story County Career Expo
Host a booth to promote job and community opportunities. (Fee)