

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lunch & Learn: The Future of Downtown - The LINC & Ames Event Center
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Join AREA Young Professionals for a lunchtime conversation focused on the future of Downtown Ames. Several exciting development projects are underway  that could shape the long-term vitality and overall experience of Downtown Ames.

This session is designed to give young professionals a clear overview of the projects, why they matter, and how they could influence the way we live, work, and play in Ames.

Participants will hear directly about upcoming developments, the vision behind them, and the potential impact on activity and investment in downtown. This is also an opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives, and better understand how young professionals can support and engage with these initiatives.

Why Attend?

- Learn about major development projects impacting Downtown Ames

- Understand the economic and community impact of these initiatives

- Ask questions and share your perspective

- Connect with fellow young professionals who care about the future of Ames

Lunch will be provided for registered attendees. Registration is required to reserve your lunch.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/lunch-and-learn-the-future-of-downtown-the-linc-and-ames-event-center/200029815172440
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://areayoungprofessionals.com/events/area-yp-lunch-learn-the-future-of-downtown-linc-event-center-presentation/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=ames-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Ames
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ames Regional Economic Alliance
- **lat**: 42.02484
- **long**: -93.61409
- **full address**: Ames Regional Economic Alliance, 304 Main St,Ames, Iowa, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: AREA Young Professionals (https://allevents.in/org/area-young-professionals/24072144)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ames Regional Economic Alliance, 304 Main St,Ames, Iowa, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** AREA Young Professionals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Lunch & Learn: The Future of Downtown - The LINC & Ames Event Center ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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