About
The Ames Economic Development Commission (AEDC) stands ready to provide you with timely assistance in learning more about the city of Ames, and Story and Boone Counties as first-class locations for doing business. Whether it is site location assistance, packaging of financial incentives, or demonstrating an available workforce, you can rely on the AEDC for all of this and more as you contemplate investment in new or expanding operations.
Services Provided
Public Policy and Government Relations
- Business Issues Related to a Specific City
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Assistance in Finding Debt Funding
- Assistance in Finding Government Funding
- Brownfield Tax Credits
- Loan Providers
- Tax Credit Assistance
Marketing/Sales
Economic and Site Development
- Consulting (Specialty)
- Legislative Agendas (Specialty)
- Main Street Program Services (Specialty)
- Site Location Assistance (Specialty)
- State Tax Credits and Assistance (Specialty)
Regulatory Compliance
- Codes
- Government Requirements
- Registration, Licenses and Permits
Mentoring
Internship Programs & Student Services