The Cost of Saying No: AHBA Lunch-n-Learn
Fri, Nov 06
|Ames Regional Economic Alliance
What does a community lose when it says “no” to development? This presentation explores how a focus on upfront costs can overshadow long-term benefits.
Time & Location
Nov 06, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Ames Regional Economic Alliance, 304 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, USA
Guests
About the event
What does a community lose when it says “no” to development? This presentation explores how a focus on upfront costs can overshadow long-term benefits—from diversified tax revenue and new visitors to additional investment and progress toward community goals. Join us as the Ames Alliance discusses the full costs and benefits of development, including the opportunity cost of walking away.
PLEASE NOTE: RSVP by November 4. No cancellations after this date, and no-shows are charged $20.