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State approves financial assistance package for Vertex

The following article originally appeared on February 22, 2019 via Ames Tribune. By Robbie Sequeira, Staff Writer resequeira@amestrib.com The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) on Friday approved “with great enthusiasm” Ames-based software company Vertex...
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Vertex expansion to add 300 jobs

By Robbie Sequeira, Staff Writer rsequeira@amestrib.com Posted Feb 11, 2019 The Ames City Council will consider on Tuesday whether it will sponsor an Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) application for financial assistance of $300,000 on behalf of an Ames-based...
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Ames ranks No. 6 on Silicon Prairie report

By Lexie Troutman, staff writer ltroutman@amestrib.com Posted Feb 6, 2019 A report that ranks cities on entrepreneurship health ranked Ames No. 6 among 42 cities across 11 Midwestern states. The report from the Omaha, Neb.-based consulting company Chapman and Company...
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Proximity to Iowa State a Plus for Park Tenants

From access to interns to opportunities for research, Iowa State University Research Park is an attractive location for forward-thinking businesses Since the dawn of the internet age some three decades ago, it has become increasingly more common for teams from distant...
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An Iowa Icon Opens Outreach Office in ISU Research Park

Kent’s focus on science-based solutions spurs decision to establish physical presence in Ames Kent Corporation is the epitome of a long-standing, Iowa-based company. Founded as a small, family-owned livestock feed operation in Indianola more than nine decades ago, it...
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Aerospace Leader Eyes a Win-Win with New Location

A long-time supporter of Iowa State, Collins Aerospace looks to strengthen offerings for students Collins Aerospace, an international leader in the development and deployment of aviation technology around the world, has long been a close partner of Iowa State...