Our Investors
Ames Main Street is able to accomplish the great things we do because of the outstanding support from our investors!
Founder Investors
Visionary Investors
Champion Investors
Partner Investors
Adam’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Alfred’s Carpet & Decorating
Ames Lock & Security
Ames Silversmithing
Aunt Maude’s
Chocolaterie Stam
Cooks’ Emporium
Cornbred
Cottage Kitsch
CrawDaddy Outdoors
Dog-Eared Books
Duck Worth Wearing
Everts Flowers & Home Gifts
Friedrich Realty
Great Harvest Bakery
Great Plains Sauce and Dough Co.
Hastings & Gartin Law Group
Heroic Hair
Lott Music Studio
Moorman Clothiers
Nelson Electric
No Escape Iowa
Nook & Nest
PhotoSynthesis
Pyfferoen Pediatric Dentistry
Sign Pro
Skunk River Cycles
The Loft Resale
Torrent Brewing Company
Vision 4 Less
Z.W. Mercantile
Supporter Investors
Ames Elks Lodge No. 1626
Ames History Museum
Ames Writers Collective Fifth Street Writers
Bellbottom Mobile Café
Borrachos Mexican Tacos
Kona Ice of Central Iowa
Superdog
The Eggroll Ladies
The Outside Scoop
United Way of Story County
Invest
Investments in Ames Main Street help pay for:
- Recruiting and retaining businesses
- Representing downtown businesses on a local, state, and national level
- Beautification of the District
- Planning and executing community events to bring business and visitors to the area
- Marketing Downtown Ames and its businesses to the community and visitors
- Work to maintain a healthy, vibrant atmosphere that allows growth
- Historic preservation efforts
Investor Levels
Founder Investor
$5,000
Founders are pillar businesses who want to fully support our mission and help underwrite all our work and events. Your investment includes:
- Included in online Directory, listed as a Founder Investor
- Logo included at the bottom of the Downtown Ames Homepage
- Logo included at the bottom of ALL newsletters
- Logo included on “Investor” page that shows ALL investors
- Single social media post (provided by investor/approved by staff) to promote your business
- Single social media post feature thanking your business for the investment
- Invitation to the Quarterly Downtown Ames Investor meeting
- Downtown Ames Investor window decal
Visionary Investor
$2,500
Visionaries are businesses who want to create a lasting legacy as community builders. Your investment includes:
- Included in online Directory, listed as a Visionary Investor
- Logo included on “Investor” page that shows ALL investors
- Single social media post (provided by investor/approved by staff) to promote your business
- Single social media post feature thanking your business for the investment
- Single e-newsletter feature thanking your business for the investment
- Invitation to the Quarterly Downtown Ames Investor meeting
- Downtown Ames Investor window decal
Champion Investor
$1,000
The Champion level is perfect for established businesses who want to give back and help others succeed. Your investment includes:
- Included in online Directory, listed as a Champion Investor
- Logo included on “Investor” page that shows ALL investors
- Single social media post feature thanking your business for the investment
- Single e-newsletter feature thanking your business for the investment
- Invitation to the Quarterly Downtown Ames Investor meeting
- Downtown Ames Investor window decal
Partner Investor
$500
The Partner level is great for small businesses or those just starting out. Your investment includes:
- Included in online Directory, listed as a Partner Investor
- Business name included on “Investor” page
- Single social media post feature thanking your business for the investment
- Group e-newsletter feature thanking your business for the investment
- Invitation to the Quarterly Downtown Ames Investor meeting
- Downtown Ames Investor window decal
Supporter Investor
$250
Great for Charity Non-Profits, Home-based businesses, or food trucks. Your investment includes:
- Included in online Directory, listed as a Supporter Investor
- Business name included on “Investor” page that lists all investors.
- Group e-newsletter feature thanking your business for the investment
- Invitation to the Quarterly Downtown Ames Investor meeting
- Downtown Ames Investor window decal
Friend Investor
$5/Month OR $25/Month
Great for individuals who want to make an affordable impact in Downtown Ames. What your investment helps fund:
- Little Libraries & Art Galleries
- Beautification efforts like benches, tables, chairs, flowers
- New directory signage
$5/month
Receive a Friends of Downtown Ames window cling.
$25/month
Receive an exclusive Friends of Downtown Ames T-shirt.
Investment Form
Friend of Downtown
You don’t have to own a Downtown business to invest in Downtown Ames.
Friends of Downtown Ames gives community members an affordable way to make a lasting impact through a recurring monthly investment. Every dollar stays in Downtown Ames, helping fund beautification projects, placemaking efforts, and improvements that make downtown a welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike.
Choose Your Monthly Investment:
$5/month
Receive a Friends of Downtown Ames window cling.
$25/month
Receive an exclusive Friends of Downtown Ames T-shirt.
Appreciation gifts must be picked up in Downtown Ames at The Shops at Clark & Main (500 Main Street, #101, Ames or the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (304 Main Street, Ames). Shipping is not available.
What Your Support Helps Fund
- Little Libraries & Art Galleries
- Beautification Efforts like benches, tables, chairs, flowers
- New Directory Signage
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