We are an Ames, IA based group of Marketing professionals who are interested in networking, sharing ideas and utilizing one another's strengths for the upmost good of our respective organizations. The concept for this group was created out of an Iowa State University P&S Affinity Group.

DREAM - BELIEVE - PURSUE If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. —Henry David Thoreau The Iowa Entrepreneurs’ Coalition embraces Advocacy, Education and Networking for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This group links you to public and private sector resources to assist your businesses growth. You can establish a network of local entrepreneurs to share tip …

Startup Ames is for anyone who has ever had a business idea. Led by entrepreneurs, the vision of Startup Ames is to inspire, educate, and connect area entrepreneurs––creating a vibrant community where ideas can find their way from concept to reality. Start It Today. In Ames.

Des Moines locals that want to get out on the water and learn, share, and paddle together. Stand Up Paddling (SUP) is the fastest growing sport in America. Why? Because it is easy to learn, tons of fun, and can be done on almost any body of water. SUP may have been born in Hawaii, but it is a perfect fit for Iowa!

This is a group of progressive thinkers that are reading FICTION books by modern authors. We get together once a month to have some beers and talk about the books.

Remember when you were a kid - the sandbox was where it was at! Making new friends, and just relaxing and having fun! That's what this group is all about! Come meet others, like yourself, or maybe different - for cocktails and/or appetizers after work or on the weekends, weekend excursions , wine tastings, dining out and more! Check out new places and enjoy EVERYTHING the Cedar Valley has to offer! You don't have to live in the Cedar Valley to join - but you do have to want to come out to our ev …

Specializing in Tai Chi (Taijiquan), Xingquan, Baguazhang, and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu styles for long-term, accessible, lifestyle practices for practical self-defense and wellness.  Structured for the modern individual, couple, family, and community -- this is unlike anything you have been exposed to in the past, guaranteed.  You will not find this type of practical training on a YouTube video channel, locally, or even in mainland China.The approach incorporates the paths of the Warrior, the H …

WE'RE SO GLAD YOU FOUND "Follow Your Rainbow!" We welcome any and all people who are small business owners or involved in a home business or are seeking to start a business of their own... Our MISSION is to 1) inspire... 2) educate... 3) equip... people to build and grow their own business, whatever it may be. FYR does not represent or promote any particular company/product/service. Each member brings with them passion, expertise, knowledge and experience that all members can appreciate and lear …

The Ames IT Collaborative is an open group of IT professionals in the Ames and surrounding area who meet monthly at the ISU Research Park over lunch to collaborate, solve technical problems, and explore current technology and its uses. Our meetings are structured in an informal environment over lunch. After each participant provides an introduction, an invited guest will give a brief presentation on topics of interest. Following the presentation there is time for additional feedback, networking …

How do you Fuel your life? Become part of a network of women who want to explore the Des Moines area health, fitness and nutrition scene and have great fun along the way. Welcoming all women – health nuts to health newbie’s. Get out and about, be happy, be healthy! Try new fitness activities with a group, taste local healthy eats, discover new health products, or learn valuable nutrition information from local health experts – variety is the key to fueling a healthy life. Hang out with other ‘f …

A community for those with professional interest in content strategy, information architecture, and related disciplines. We'll get together to network, to learn from each other, to commiserate about tough projects, and to help promote content strategy thinking in the greater Des Moines area. In addition to IA and CS, likely members might come from development, UX design, social strategy, interactive design, and so on. If you're just curious what content strategists do all day, that works, too.

This is a group that is interested in liberty, United States Constitution, camping and prepping. We are looking for members interested in any of these things. Are you looking for a group of like minded people who want to be better prepared for a disaster, emergency or a more sustainable living? There is so much concern right now and history has shown us that being prepared is not enough, we need each other to survive in good times and in bad times. Everyday living can become strain and challenge …

"NEVER SHALL ONE GENERATION OF VETERANS ABANDON ANOTHER! Consider this "Our Second Call to Duty"! (TM) 2007 The Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus The willingness with which young people are likely to serve in war, no matter how justified, is directly proportional to how they perceive how veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country. - George Washington About The Iowa Democratic Veterans Caucus: The Iowa Democratic Veterans' Caucus was established in 2007 and is the reco …

A monthly meetup in Ames, IA for professionals in the biosciences space, sponsored by the ISU Research Park. The format for the meetup is five minutes of networking, free lunch, and a 30 minute presentation by a speaker in the space.

An ISU Health and Wellness Network dedicated to connecting you to other faculty and staff with similar health and wellness interests.  Here you will find colleagues with similar wellness goals.  These may range from walking on your lunch break to running 5k's and resistance training.  ISU Wellness Works incorporates topics including healthy cooking, stress management and more.  This is the place for you to meet up, socialize and live a healthy lifestyle!

Become a part of a revolutionary Succession Planning Professional Community! Sponsored by the International Succession Planning Association ® (ISPA ®,) Edge/Schneider Consulting and The Rawls Group, this group will promote an environment for sharing ideas, leveraging resources and will provide access to cutting edge professional development, marketing opportunities and resources. THIS GROUP IS FOR YOU IF YOU ARE: An advisor who works in or supports the business succession planning process or o …

Hello ladies! The point of this group is to bring together women of all ages for fellowship and friendship, while enhancing our lives with the love and words of Jesus. All women are welcome regardless of age or denomination. No previous Bible knowledge is required, but if you desire to learn and grow spiritually, we encourage you to come out and join us! We will be reading Christian related studies with an emphasis on scripture. It is a goal to eventually meet once a week, to “eat, greet & study …