# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Leadership Ames Alumni Event
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: This event is now open to the public!

Join Leadership Ames alumni and friends for an engaging and thought-provoking evening with Paul Shirley—former Iowa State Cyclone, professional basketball player, author, entrepreneur, and nationally recognized speaker.

Paul’s career has taken him from Hilton Coliseum to the NBA and international courts, and ultimately into the worlds of business, writing, and leadership development. Through candid storytelling and sharp insight, Paul will share lessons learned from navigating high-pressure environments, building resilience, leading through uncertainty, and redefining success beyond the scoreboard.

This event offers a unique opportunity for Leadership Ames alumni to reconnect with classmates, expand your professional network, and gain fresh perspectives on leadership, adaptability, and purpose—from someone who has experienced leadership at every level.

Whether you’re leading a team, building a business, or looking to grow personally and professionally, this conversation promises inspiration, humor, and practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

For any questions, please contact Jan Williams at jan@amesalliance.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/leadership-ames-alumni-event/200029614513040
- **Event Categories**: business, sports, art, literary-art, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 53

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
- **lat**: 42.00158
- **long**: -93.64293
- **full address**: Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, 2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014-7898, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Leadership Ames Alumni Event being held?
  - **A:** Leadership Ames Alumni Event takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Gateway Hotel & Conference Center, 2100 Green Hills Dr, Ames, IA 50014-7898, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Leadership Ames Alumni Event?
  - **A:** Leadership Ames Alumni Event is organized by Ames Regional Economic Alliance.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Leadership Ames Alumni Event is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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