Coverage of business in Ames focuses on company operations, market activity, commercial expansion and regional economic trends. Reporting tracks the organizational changes and industry developments that shape the area.
A $3 million gift from Dan and Joanie Houston established the new professional sales center at Iowa State's Ivy College of Business.
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Should wealthy donors fund university programs that prepare students for jobs?
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Would you consider pursuing a career in human resource management after learning about the field?
The event connected students with business professionals to showcase the university's human resource management major.
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Do you prioritize visiting independent local venues for music and community events in your area?
The Main Street establishment offers fresh pizza and live music to the local community.
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Should agricultural producers adopt data-sharing technologies to address persistent labor shortages on farms?
The Iowa-based startup offers smart connectivity solutions to address livestock labor shortages.
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Should university athletic departments prioritize academic success equally with sports revenue growth?
The university selected the former Georgia Southern athletic director to lead its operations following the retirement of Jamie Pollard.
The former first lady donated over 75 historic cup plates to be used in university research and exhibitions.
Coverage takes in corporate expansions, ownership changes, retail and commercial shifts, and the hiring activity that moves the market. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal turnover and the cycle of university-related commerce often dictate which businesses grow or contract. Regulatory developments and shifts in commercial real estate remain the factors that drive the most consistent reporting.
