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				<title>Ribbon cutting-Reiman Gardens</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1339</link>
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				<pubDate>09/09/2010</pubDate>
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					September 9, 2010, 11:00 a.m. .
					Join us for the annoucement&amp;nbsp; for the name of the World&apos;s Largest Gnome.
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				<title>Ribbon Cutting-RE/MAX Real Estate Center</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1305</link>
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				<pubDate>09/10/2010</pubDate>
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					September 10, 2010, 11:30 a.m. .
					Help celebrate their 25th anniversary of serving the Ames community.
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				<title>Professional Development Series-Team Building=Improved Performance, Part 2</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1071</link>
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				<pubDate>09/14/2010</pubDate>
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					September 14, 2010, 11:30am  - 1pm.
					
Food Sponsor: Culver&apos;s 



Presented by ATW Training and Consulting 



The greatest people in business have certain attributes in common. Several personal qualitites are important, like a need for continuous education, personal drive and motivation, strong goals and ambition, clear vision, and always a great deal of passion. Beyond those personal qualitities though,what makes a successful business person stand out from the crowd? Make a difference in 2010 and develop your talent and ability through the Ames Chamber BUSINESS SKILLS Professional Development Series (lunch and&amp;nbsp;learn)&amp;nbsp;and stand out from the crowd! Click on Related Media, to see the entire 2010 BUSINESS SKILLS Series. 



Take advantage of this great benefit of Chamber membership! Professional Development Series (lunch and learn) are $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members, and include lunch. 



Lunch and Learns are held on the second Tuesday of the month, 11:30am-1pm, and are located at Somerset Clubhouse (2400 Aspen Rd.). 

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				<title>Business after Hours</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1316</link>
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				<pubDate>09/15/2010</pubDate>
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					September 15, 2010, 5:00 p.m.  - 7:00 p.m..
					
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				<title>Ribbon Cutting-Celebrations Party and Wedding Store</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1340</link>
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				<pubDate>09/16/2010</pubDate>
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					September 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m. .
					Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the &amp;quot;the Halloween Shop&amp;quot;.
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				<title>Business Improvement Forum-Business Acumen: Understanding Your Impact on the Bottom-line</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1081</link>
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				<pubDate>09/16/2010</pubDate>
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					September 16, 2010, 7:30am  - 9am.
					
Presented by ATW Training and Consulting&amp;nbsp; 



The greatest people in business have certain attributes in common. Several personal qualitites are important, like a need for continuous education, personal drive and motivation, strong goals and ambition, clear vision, and always a great deal of passion. Beyond those personal qualitities though,what makes a successful business person stand out from the crowd? Make a difference in 2010 and develop your talent and ability through the Ames Chamber&amp;nbsp; BUSINESS SKILLS Series and stand out from the crowd! Click on Related Media, to see the entire 2010 BUSINESS SKILLS Series. 



Take advantage of this great benefit of Chamber membership! Business Improvement Forums are free for members. 



Forums are held monthly on the third Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 7:30am-9am and will rotate to area Chamber member businesses. 

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				<title>Ribbon Cutting- the Salon in Ames</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1341</link>
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				<pubDate>09/17/2010</pubDate>
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					September 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m. .
					Introducing their staff and salon to Ames and Ames Main Street Business District.
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				<title>Ribbon Cutting-Miss Meyer&apos;s Clothing Consignment</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1342</link>
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				<pubDate>09/21/2010</pubDate>
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					September 21, 2010, 11:00 a.m. .
					Celebrating a new business, their consigners and customers.
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				<title>Ribbon Cutting-Worldly Goods</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1343</link>
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				<pubDate>09/23/2010</pubDate>
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					September 23, 2010, 11:00 a.m. .
					Celebrating their new logo and storefront.
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				<title>Gubernatorial Candidate Forum-Govenor Branstad</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1337</link>
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				<pubDate>10/01/2010</pubDate>
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					October 1, 2010, Noon .
					
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				<title>Professional Development Series-Budget Principles &amp; Practices</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1072</link>
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				<pubDate>10/12/2010</pubDate>
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					October 12, 2010, 11:30am  - 1pm.
					
Food Sponsor: Flame &apos;n Skewer 



Presented by ATW Training and Consulting&amp;nbsp; 



The greatest people in business have certain attributes in common. Several personal qualitites are important, like a need for continuous education, personal drive and motivation, strong goals and ambition, clear vision, and always a great deal of passion. Beyond those personal qualitities though,what makes a successful business person stand out from the crowd? Make a difference in 2010 and develop your talent and ability through the Ames Chamber BUSINESS SKILLS Professional Development Series (lunch and&amp;nbsp;learn)&amp;nbsp;and stand out from the crowd! Click on Related Media, to see the entire 2010 BUSINESS SKILLS Series. 



Take advantage of this great benefit of Chamber membership! Professional Development Series (lunch and learn) are $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members, and include lunch. 



Lunch and Learns are held on the second Tuesday of the month, 11:30am-1pm, and are located at Somerset Clubhouse (2400 Aspen Rd.). 

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				<title>Ribbon Cutting-the IowaStater Restaurant</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1324</link>
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				<pubDate>10/15/2010</pubDate>
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					October 15, 2010, 4:00 p.m. .
					Celebrate the opening of their new restaurant-The IowaStater Restaurant, which replace Audubon&apos;s.
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				<title>Business after Hours</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1330</link>
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				<pubDate>10/19/2010</pubDate>
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					October 19, 2010, 5:00 p.m.  - 7:00 p.m..
					
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				<title>Business Improvement Forum-How Healthy Is Your Workforce?</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1083</link>
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				<pubDate>10/21/2010</pubDate>
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					October 21, 2010, 7:30am  - 9am.
					
Presented by Jon-Scott&amp;nbsp;Johnson, Midwest Insurance Corporation, with Kerry Juhl&amp;nbsp; 



The greatest people in business have certain attributes in common. Several personal qualitites are important, like a need for continuous education, personal drive and motivation, strong goals and ambition, clear vision, and always a great deal of passion. Beyond those personal qualitities though,what makes a successful business person stand out from the crowd? Make a difference in 2010 and develop your talent and ability through the Ames Chamber&amp;nbsp; BUSINESS SKILLS Series and stand out from the crowd! Click on Related Media, to see the entire 2010 BUSINESS SKILLS Series. 



Take advantage of this great benefit of Chamber membership! Business Improvement Forums are free for members. 



Forums are held monthly on the third Thursday of the month (unless otherwise noted) from 7:30am-9am and will rotate to area Chamber member businesses. 

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				<title>Business after Hours-McFarland Clinic</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1263</link>
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				<pubDate>11/03/2010</pubDate>
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					November 3, 2010, 5:00 p.m.  - 7:00 p.m..
					
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				<title>Professional Development Series-Healthy Habits During the Workday</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=1073</link>
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				<pubDate>11/09/2010</pubDate>
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					November 9, 2010, 11:30am  - 1pm.
					
Food Sponsor: Culver&apos;s 



Stay Fit&amp;nbsp;While You Sit
Presented by&amp;nbsp; Dr. Bret Bartholomew and&amp;nbsp;Dr. Lindsey Bartholomew, Bartholomew Chiropractic 



The greatest people in business have certain attributes in common. Several personal qualitites are important, like a need for continuous education, personal drive and motivation, strong goals and ambition, clear vision, and always a great deal of passion. Beyond those personal qualitities though,what makes a successful business person stand out from the crowd? Make a difference in 2010 and develop your talent and ability through the Ames Chamber BUSINESS SKILLS Professional Development Series (lunch and&amp;nbsp;learn)&amp;nbsp;and stand out from the crowd! Click on Related Media, to see the entire 2010 BUSINESS SKILLS Series. 



Take advantage of this great benefit of Chamber membership! Professional Development Series (lunch and learn) are $15 for Chamber members and $25 for non-members, and include lunch. 



Lunch and Learns are held on the second Tuesday of the month, 11:30am-1pm, and are located at Somerset Clubhouse (2400 Aspen Rd.). 

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				<title>Speed Networking-2010</title>
				<link>http://ameschamber.rainsongpro.com/index.cfm?fa=events.view&amp;eventID=938</link>
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				<pubDate>11/09/2010</pubDate>
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					November 9, 2010, 4:00 p.m.  - 6:00 p.m..
					Sponsored by Ames Bulletin Board and www.amesnewsonline.com.
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