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    Core Values

    Service

    Our service is extraordinary, and our hospitality is genuine.

    Passion

    Our staff openly and visibly loves Ames and Iowa State University.

    Innovation

    Our bold, new ideas make for creative, memorable events.

    Relationship-building

    Our relationship-building connects clients, Iowa State, and the Ames community.

    Initiative

    Our staff is empowered to go the extra mile to serve our customers.

    Teamwork

    Our collaborations allow us to create extraordinary events for our clients.

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    Connecting
    with Iowa State University

    Volleyball
    • Collaboration with ISU Athletics
    • Engaging at student-focused events like EIS (Experience Iowa State) and Orientation
    • Partnering with key ISU departments to connect with students and families
    • Providing resources to incoming freshman through an annual mailing

    Promoting
    Ames Nationwide

    • National coverage; RV There Yet and ISU Guide to the Game
    • 1.5M+ social media impressions across multiple platforms
    • Creating and distributing 25K+ Visitor Guides and 30K+ Ames Insiders
    • Working with local and national influencers to promote Ames

    Investing
    in Our Community

    • Awarding $100K+ in Community Grants each year to support local events
    • Outreach to youth through career fairs and presentations
    • Educating local businesses and leaders on how we can help and what we do
    • Coordinating and leading Hotel & Attraction Council to keep them informed and up to date

    Growing
    Events & Opportunities

    • Bringing major events that draw tens of thousands of people to our community including Boys State Basketball and Campustown Showdown
    • Attending national trade shows and conferences to find new opportunities of events to bring to Ames
    • Providing top-tier service before, during and after each event

    Advocating
    for Our Community

    • Funding feasibility studies for local projects
    • Helping advance tourism developments like CyTown and The LINC
    • Advocating for tourism with elected officials- Local & State
    • Driving converstations on a new Fieldhouse in Ames
    • Collaborating with Ames Alliance, iTIP, City of Ames, ISU & Visit Boone County

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