Your partnership fuels tourism and strengthens our economy!
Discover Ames is a non-profit organization that promotes Ames and Story County as a destination for visitors, groups, and events.
When people visit, they dine at local restaurants, shop in our stores, stay in hotels, explore attractions plus much more!
That means more money going directly into the pocket of local businesses and workers.
Your partnership helps fund these efforts, strengthening our entire community.
Discover Ames is a non-profit organization that promotes Ames and Story County as a destination for visitors, groups, and events.
When people visit, they dine at local restaurants, shop in our stores, stay in hotels, explore attractions plus much more!
That means more money going directly into the pocket of local businesses and workers.
Your partnership helps fund these efforts, strengthening our entire community.
Partnership is more than a title, it is a commitment to the success of our businesses and community. Stand with us to keep Story County thriving. Every event, visitor and gathering you help bring here creates lasting impact!
Partnership is more than a title, it is a commitment to the success of our businesses and community. Stand with us to keep Story County thriving. Every event, visitor and gathering you help bring here creates lasting impact!
Partnership is more than a title, it is a commitment to the success of our businesses and community. Stand with us to keep Story County thriving. Every event, visitor and gathering you help bring here creates lasting impact!
Your support brings more people to our community, which means more customers for local businesses and more reasons for locals to love living here.
Your support brings more people to our community, which means more customers for local businesses and more reasons for locals to love living here.
Step 1: Determine which category your business falls into (Destination or Community)
Step 2: Fill out the Partner Application
Step 3: Work with our team to make sure you are taking advantage of all your perks
Step 4: We will keep you in the loop with opportunities, features and events all year long
For the Stay-Do-Eat-Shop businesses that have direct impact on the visitor experience.
For businesses that support our mission and wants to support the economic growth tourism brings.
The financial contributions made to Discover Ames by local partners allow us to keep attracting visitors, supporting local businesses, and investing back into the community.
General Manager
Owner
Marketing and Communication Manager
Partnership is more than a listing or a logo. When you join Discover Ames, you become an extension of our team, helping us welcome visitors and show off the best of Story County. It is a forward-facing way to demonstrate your commitment to the growth and success of our community and our local businesses.
Discover Ames drives over $220 million in economic impact annually, supports events with tens of thousands of attendees, and invests over $450,000 annually into local and national events. All of this goes back to improve the quality of life of people living in Story County.
We make it easy!
Once you sign up, we’ll guide you through a simple setup so your information is accurate and ready for visitors. From there, our team does the work of sharing your story and making sure Ames shines.
We’ll also keep you in the loop on special opportunities that could highlight your business and give you a heads-up when major events are headed our way. That way, you can be prepared for extra customers and help us show off the very best Story County has to offer.
Your partnership fuels the work that brings national tournaments, conferences, and festivals to Ames.
These events put thousands of people in hotels, restaurants, and shops, creating millions in economic impact for our community.
Every partner plays a role in making that possible.Â
You do not have to wait until January to become a partner. The sooner you join, the sooner your business is recognized as part of the Discover Ames team that is driving growth, events, and visitors into Story County.
Our official partnership year runs January through December because of the annual Visitors Guide, but we adjust for businesses who join later in the year. Whether that means extending your partnership into the following year or getting you online right away for extra visibility, we will make sure your investment feels worthwhile.
Most importantly, joining mid-year still shows that your business is invested in the success of our community and proud to be part of the effort to make Story County thrive.
Our goal is always to set you up for success, not cut corners. We are flexible and want you to feel good about your commitment, no matter when you join.
Partnership levels are based on the role your business plays in welcoming visitors to Story County.
Destination Partners are hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other businesses that visitors are actively seeking when they plan their trip. These partners are included in our Visitors Guide and highlighted to travelers who are deciding where to stay, eat, and explore.
Community Partners are businesses and organizations that may not be visitor-facing but still believe in the importance of tourism and want to support local growth. They play a vital role in strengthening our community and ensuring Ames continues to thrive.
No matter your level, your partnership demonstrates that you are invested in the success of our community.
Partnership is more than a listing or a logo. When you join Discover Ames, you become an extension of our team, helping us welcome visitors and show off the best of Story County. It is a forward-facing way to demonstrate your commitment to the growth and success of our community and our local businesses.
Discover Ames drives over $220 million in economic impact annually, supports events with tens of thousands of attendees, and invests over $450,000 annually into local and national events. All of this goes back to improve the quality of life of people living in Story County.
We make it easy!
Once you sign up, we’ll guide you through a simple setup so your information is accurate and ready for visitors. From there, our team does the work of sharing your story and making sure Ames shines.
We’ll also keep you in the loop on special opportunities that could highlight your business and give you a heads-up when major events are headed our way. That way, you can be prepared for extra customers and help us show off the very best Story County has to offer.
Your partnership fuels the work that brings national tournaments, conferences, and festivals to Ames.
These events put thousands of people in hotels, restaurants, and shops, creating millions in economic impact for our community.
Every partner plays a role in making that possible.Â
You do not have to wait until January to become a partner. The sooner you join, the sooner your business is recognized as part of the Discover Ames team that is driving growth, events, and visitors into Story County.
Our official partnership year runs January through December because of the annual Visitors Guide, but we adjust for businesses who join later in the year. Whether that means extending your partnership into the following year or getting you online right away for extra visibility, we will make sure your investment feels worthwhile.
Most importantly, joining mid-year still shows that your business is invested in the success of our community and proud to be part of the effort to make Story County thrive.
Our goal is always to set you up for success, not cut corners. We are flexible and want you to feel good about your commitment, no matter when you join.
Partnership levels are based on the role your business plays in welcoming visitors to Story County.
Destination Partners are hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other businesses that visitors are actively seeking when they plan their trip. These partners are included in our Visitors Guide and highlighted to travelers who are deciding where to stay, eat, and explore.
Community Partners are businesses and organizations that may not be visitor-facing but still believe in the importance of tourism and want to support local growth. They play a vital role in strengthening our community and ensuring Ames continues to thrive.
No matter your level, your partnership demonstrates that you are invested in the success of our community.
Partnership is more than a listing or a logo. When you join Discover Ames, you become an extension of our team, helping us welcome visitors and show off the best of Story County. It is a forward-facing way to demonstrate your commitment to the growth and success of our community and our local businesses.
Discover Ames drives over $220 million in economic impact annually, supports events with tens of thousands of attendees, and invests over $450,000 annually into local and national events. All of this goes back to improve the quality of life of people living in Story County.Â
We make it easy!
Once you sign up, we’ll guide you through a simple setup so your information is accurate and ready for visitors. From there, our team does the work of sharing your story and making sure Ames shines.
We’ll also keep you in the loop on special opportunities that could highlight your business and give you a heads-up when major events are headed our way. That way, you can be prepared for extra customers and help us show off the very best Story County has to offer.
Your partnership fuels the work that brings national tournaments, conferences, and festivals to Ames.
These events put thousands of people in hotels, restaurants, and shops, creating millions in economic impact for our community.
Every partner plays a role in making that possible.Â
You do not have to wait until January to become a partner. The sooner you join, the sooner your business is recognized as part of the Discover Ames team that is driving growth, events, and visitors into Story County.
Our official partnership year runs January through December because of the annual Visitors Guide, but we adjust for businesses who join later in the year. Whether that means extending your partnership into the following year or getting you online right away for extra visibility, we will make sure your investment feels worthwhile.
Most importantly, joining mid-year still shows that your business is invested in the success of our community and proud to be part of the effort to make Story County thrive.
Our goal is always to set you up for success, not cut corners. We are flexible and want you to feel good about your commitment, no matter when you join.
Partnership levels are based on the role your business plays in welcoming visitors to Story County.
Destination Partners are hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other businesses that visitors are actively seeking when they plan their trip. These partners are included in our Visitors Guide and highlighted to travelers who are deciding where to stay, eat, and explore.
Community Partners are businesses and organizations that may not be visitor-facing but still believe in the importance of tourism and want to support local growth. They play a vital role in strengthening our community and ensuring Ames continues to thrive.
No matter your level, your partnership demonstrates that you are invested in the success of our community.
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