Ames Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Commission Announce New 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

The Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Commission is excited to announce our new 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. Created by Ames Chamber of Commerce leadership, in collaboration with the executive members of each board of directors, the plan is designed to guide the organization, and affiliate organizations, for the next four years to positively impact all the communities within the Ames Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

​Guided by this plan, our efforts will focus on the three key pillars the drive our work: Leadership, Engagement, and Advocacy.
 
Leadership:

• Lead efforts to attract of $200 million in economic development capital investment to the Ames MSA each year. Cumulative target of $1 billion by 12/31/2027
• Lead efforts to facilitate 10 economic development project successes each year
• Lead efforts to enhance relationships within the Ames MSA

 
Engagement:

• Engage members and investors with the goal of maintaining a retention rate of 85% or better
• Engage our partnership communities to ensure that we provide value to solidify continued collaboration
• Engage and support a plan of work where our businesses thrive and the MSA is seen as a vibrant place to live

 
Advocacy:

• Advocate for communities throughout the Ames MSA at the state and national level
• Advocate for and support community projects that enhance livability and quality of life within the Ames MSA that fit our Purpose / Cause / Passion
• Advocate for organizational funding to support the efforts of the Ames Chamber of Commerce and affiliate organizations with a target of $3.75 million by 12/31/27

 
Our targets by 2027 include:

• $3.75 million in annual revenue
• $500,000 in NET income
• 815 members

“I want to thank the board of directors for the Ames Chamber of Commerce and the Ames Economic Development Commission for helping shape this vision,” said Dan Culhane, President & CEO of the Ames Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development Commission. “This strategic plan is a snapshot of the work that we must pursue to drive business and community vitality across the Ames MSA.”

​To view a PDF version of the 2023-2027 strategic plan, click here

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