Smart Businesses

3M

Pictured to the left: 3M Ames employees accepting their first certification.

3M have been members in the SBC since 2019.

3M Ames, located at 900 Dayton Ave., is a part of the 3M Abrasive Systems Division. They design and manufacture sandpaper products to be used in the woodworking and metal industry, as well as automotive and home improvement.

Ames British Foods & Gifts

Pictured to the left: Ames British Foods & Gifts owners Marcus Johnson and Jon Wilson.

Ames British Foods & Gifts have been members in the SBC since 2024.

Ames British Foods & Gifts, located on 328 Main St, Suite 100., provides British and international foods, gifts, and toys.

Ames Regional Economic Alliance

Pictured to the left: Ames Regional Economic Alliance staff photo.

Ames Regional Economic Alliance have been members in the SBC since 2014.

The Ames Regional Economic Alliance, located at 304 Main St., provides businesses resources to make Ames a better place to live, work and do business.

Barilla America

Pictured to the left: Barilla Ames facility staff.

Barilla has been members in the SBC since 2015.

Barilla America, located at 3311 E. Lincoln Way, is an international manufacturer of pasta products.

Cafe Diem

Pictured to the left: Cafe Diem staff showcasing their first certification medals.

Cafe Diem have been members in the SBC since 2016.

Cafe Diem, located at 229 Main St., is a family owned coffee shop offering an assortment of beverage and menu items.

Championship Productions

Pictured to the left: Championship Productions staff photo.

Championship Productions have been members in the challenge since 2022.

Championship Productions, located at 2730 Graham Street, sells instructional sport videos for coaches, parents, and athletes.

Chevron Renewable Energy Group

Pictured to the left: Chevron Renewable Energy Group staff accepting their first certification.

Chevron Renewable Energy Group have been members in the SBC since 2016.

Chevron Renewable Energy Group, located at 416 S Bell Ave is a North American advanced biofuels producer and developer of renewable chemicals.

Clayton Farms Salads

Pictured to the left: Clayton Farms owner, Clayton Mooney.

Clayton Farms Salads have been a member in the SBC since 2024.

Clayton Farms Salads, located on 2435 Grand Ave., is a restaurant serving salads and smoothies with locally sourced and grown in house produce.

Cooks' Emporium

Pictured to the left: Cooks' Emporium front entrance.

Cooks' Emporium have been a member in the SBC since 2018.

Danfoss

Pictured to the left: Danfoss Ames staff photo.

Danfoss have been a member in the SBC since 2021.

Danfoss operates a location at 2800 E 13th St. Their company offers smart and energy efficient products to customers on an international level.

Duck Worth Wearing

Pictured to the left: Duck Worth Wearing employees posing with their second certification award.

Duck Worth Wearing have been a member in the SBC since 2016.

Located at 232 Main St., Duck Worth Wearing is a children's and maternity resale shop that carries items   including clothing, maternity, toys, books and equipment.

Green Hills Retirement Community Health Care Center

Pictured to the left: Green Hills residents accepting their second certification from Mayor Haila at the 2023 Luncheon.

Green Hills have been a member in the SBC since 2014.

Located at at 2200 Hamilton Drive, Green Hills Retirement Community Health Care Center offers a 55 and over life plan with a continuum of care program options. 

Hach

Pictured to the left: Hach staff accepting their first certification from Mayor Haila at the 2023 Luncheon.

Hach have been members in the SBC since 2019.

Hach, located at 100 Dayton Ave, is a water quality testing and analytical instrument manufacturer for monitoring water.

Hastings & Gartin Law Group LLP

Pictured to the left: Hastings & Gartin staff showcasing their first certification.

Hastings & Gartin Law Group have been members in the SBC since 2020.

Hastings & Gartin Law Group, LLP is a law firm located at 627 Main St. This office provides law expertise for the local community in Ames.

Iowa Home Crafters

Pictured to the left: Iowa Home Crafters Staff posing with their first certification.

Iowa Home Crafters have been members in the SBC since 2023.

Iowa Home Crafters is a construction company located at 1175 McCormick Ave. This company builds homes in Ames and the surrounding area.

Jax Outdoor Gear

Pictured to the left: Jax Outdoor Gear staff posing after receiving their first recertification.

Jax Outdoor Gear have been members in the SBC since 2016.

Jax Outdoor Gear, located in West Ames at 4723 Lincoln Way, provides a range of products for outdoor recreational activities.

Jon Wilson Photography

Pictured to the left: Jon Wilson Photography owner - Jon Wilson.

Jon Wilson Photography have been a member in the SBC since 2023.

Jon Wilson Photography, located on 328 Main St, Suite 115, offers photographs for sale, as well as photography services including weddings, portraits, and events.

Pictured to the left: KHOI owners posing with logo.

KHOI have been members in the SBC since 2018.

KHOI is located at 410 Douglas Ave. This local radio station offers various topics such as arts, news, entertainment and music.

Pictured to the left: Lockwood Cafe logo.

Lockwood Cafe have been members in the SBC since 2020.

Lockwood Cafe is located 4625 Reliable St. They provide a varied menu of items menu of brunch, lunch and dinner items and feature recipes from many different cultures. 

Pictured to the left: The Loft employee(s) accepting their second certification award.

The Loft have been members in the SBC since 2016.

The Loft, located at 233 Main St., is a resale clothing store for teens to adults.

Mary Greely Medical Center

Pictured to the left: Mary Greely Medical Center staff celebrating their second certification award.

Mary Greely Medical Center have been members in the SBC since 2018.

Mary Greeley, located at 1111 Duff Ave., is a medical center that offers inpatient and outpatient medical care and treatment.

Pictured to the left: Ron Frantzen, Executive Director of Facilities Management accepting McFarland Clinic's second certification award.

McFarland Clinic have been members in the SBC since 2014.

McFarland Clinic, providing multiple Ames locations prides itself on serving the health care needs of central Iowans by offering primary care providers and specialists.

Pictured to the left: Morning Bell Coffee Roasters accepting their second certification from Mayor Haila at the 2023 Luncheon.

Morning Bell Coffee Roasters have been a member of the SBC since 2017.

Morning Bell Coffee Roasters, located at 111 Main St., Suite 103, is a specialty coffee roaster retailer that provides fresh-roasted, specialty coffee to retail and wholesale customers.

Pictured to the left: Nelson Electric staff posing outside of their 239 S Bell Ave location.

Nelson Electric have been members in the SBC since 2014.

Nelson Electric, located at 100 Dayton Ave, is a water quality testing and analytical instrument manufacturer for monitoring water.

Pictured to the left: No Escape Iowa owner Jon Wilson (left) posing with and British Foods and Gifts owner Marcus Johnson (right).

No Escape Iowa have been members in the SBC since 2024.

Pictured to the left: Octagon Center for the Arts logo.

Octagon Center for the Arts have been members in the SBC since 2015.

Pictured to the left: PhotoSynthesis staff posing after accepting their first certification.

PhotoSynthesis have been members in the challenge since 2024.

Pictured to the left: Owners Lisa and Ron Martens posing in front of Ron's Auto Repair Center.

Ron's Auto Repair have been members in the challenge since 2017.

Ron's Auto Repair, located at 2310 SE 5th St., provides a variety of vehicle repair services and is staffed with ASE-Certified technicians.

Pictured to the left: The Salon in Ames staff photo.

The Salon in Ames have been members in the challenge since 2020.

Located at 323 Main Street., The Salon in Ames offers a variety of hair styling services, as well as beauty products for professional and personal occasions.

Pictured to the left: S B & A Architects logo.

S B & A Architects have been members in the challenge since 2014.

S B & A Architects, located at 1421 S. Bell Ave., Suite 101, Offers a range of professional expertise, providing clients with development services, master planning, architectural design, interior design with FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) procurement, landscape architecture and owner representation.

Pictured to the left: Wheatsfield logo.

Wheatsfield have been members in the SBC since 2014.

Wheatsfield Co-op, located at 413 Northwestern Ave., just off Main Street, is a full-service natural foods grocery that has been community-owned since 1974. Wheatsfield specializes in local, natural, and organic foods and products.

Pictured to the left: Wild Water Car Wash 204 Clark Ave location.

Wild Water Car Wash have been members in the SBC since 2014.

Wild Water Car Wash, located at 204 Clark Ave., offers car washing services, including automatic washers, self-serve washing bays, a large vehicle bay, and vacuums. The business also offers a self-serve pet wash.

Pictured to the left: Worldly Goods Director Manu Agnihotri posing outside of Worldly Goods.

Worldly Goods have been members in the SBC 2014.

Worldly Goods, located in the Main Street Cultural District at 223 Main St., is a nonprofit store operated by volunteers that serves as an international marketplace specializing in the fair trade handcrafts of artisans from developing areas around the world.

Pictured to the left: Z.W. Mercantile logo.

Z.W. Mercantile have been members in the SBC since 2021.