Economic Outlook 2026
Fri, Jan 16
|First National Bank - Lower Level
Join the Ames Home Builders Association as Dan Culhane, President & CEO of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, breaks down the local and regional indicators that matter: population and job growth, housing demand, land and infrastructure readiness, the policy landscape, and more.
Registration closes Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM
Time & Location
Jan 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
First National Bank - Lower Level, 405 5th St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Guests
About the event
What’s ahead for Ames—and what does it mean for building in 2026?
Join the Ames Home Builders Association as Dan Culhane, President & CEO of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance, breaks down the local and regional indicators that matter: population and job growth, housing demand, land and infrastructure readiness, the policy landscape, and more. Expect practical takeaways for project planning, bidding, hiring, and investment decisions—plus time for Q&A tailored to builders, trades, suppliers, and design professionals.
Come for a concise, data-driven briefing and leave with a clearer picture of the opportunities and headwinds shaping the year ahead. Thank you to First National Bank for sponsorship of this event.
Please RSVP by January 14, 2026. Those who RSVP and no-show will be charged $15.
Registration closes Jan 14, 2026, 7:00 PM