Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Animal Rescue League of Iowa 2/1/2026 10:00 AM - 2/1/2026 2:00 PM

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:30:04 GMT

Get a cute Valentine's Day photo of your pet (or you with your pet) at the ARL - complete with a unique background cupid would fall in love with!

Tickets: $15 Valentine's Photoshoot 2026 | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

2026 Annual Dinner Celebration 2/5/2026 5:00 PM - 2/5/2026 9:00 PM

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:43:38 GMT

Registration is currently closed. Please email the chamber if you have any questions.

Legislative Update 2/6/2026 11:00 AM - 2/6/2026 12:30 PM

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:16:11 GMT

Legislative Updates will be held at the Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library on Friday, February 6. Chamber members and the community are invited to join the Iowa State Senators, Iowa House Representatives, Polk County Supervisor, City of Ankeny Mayor, and the School Board in timely updates. There is no registration required for this event.

Polk County, City of Ankeny, and School Board updates from 11:15 - 11:30 am
Legislative updates from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Do you have questions for our Legislative Updates? Submit them to janderson@ankeny.org

Ankeny Art Center 2/6/2026 5:30 PM - 2/6/2026 8:00 PM

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:37:47 GMT

Join the Ankeny Art Center at Uptown Garage for our 5th Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser! This year’s event features a special addition—a paint-and-sip experience. Proceeds from the evening support our K–12 Summer Art Camp Program, helping us purchase clay and other art supplies and provide scholarships for students in need.

Silent Auction Paint and Sip Class - registration is required to attend the painting class.

Browse and bid on a curated selection of silent auction items, enjoy a beverage, and support our mission to enrich the quality of life in our community through visual arts, education, and event

LifeServe Blood Center 2/7/2026 7:00 AM - 2/7/2026 12:00 Noon

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:29:43 GMT

Get in the spirit of the big game while making a lifesaving impact! Join LifeServe Blood Center for our Pre-Game Blood Drive and help ensure local hospitals have the blood they need when patients need it most.

Donating blood before the big game is a simple way to support your community...and we’ll make it worth your while with an exclusive donor reward!

All donors who give blood during the Pre-Game Blood Drive will receive a voucher to redeem an exclusive “I Bleed Football” t-shirt.

This limited-edition shirt is only available to donors participating in this promotion, perfect for showing your lifesaving spirit!

Pre-Game Blood Drive - LifeServe Blood Center

Animal Rescue League of Iowa 2/7/2026 10:00 AM - 2/7/2026 2:00 PM

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:30:10 GMT

Get a cute Valentine's Day photo of your pet (or you with your pet) at the ARL - complete with a unique background cupid would fall in love with!

Tickets: $15 Valentine's Photoshoot 2026 | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

2026 Ankeny Chamber SummerFest Theme Reveal Party 2/10/2026 4:00 PM - 2/10/2026 4:30 PM

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:16:07 GMT

THEME ANNOUNCEMENT for 2026 Ankeny Chamber SummerFest presented by Karl Chevrolet!

Show up in person at the Ankeny Chamber Office or watch it LIVE on Facebook on Tuesday, February 10th at 4:00pm. Mark your calendar!

@ankenysummerfest

Ankeny Chamber Office: 1360 SW Park Square Drive, Suite 104-106-108

AYP Lunch & Learn 2/11/2026 11:30 AM - 2/11/2026 1:00 PM

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:13:02 GMT

Join the Ankeny Young Professionals for a Lunch & Learn featuring Joe Bethel, Financial Services Professional* with Innovative Financial Solutions Group. Joe works with individuals, families, and businesses to help them understand their insurance and investment options and build personalized strategies that support both today’s needs and tomorrow’s goals. In this session, Joe will share practical financial insights and tips that can help you feel more confident about preparing for the future, no matter where you are in your career or life.

AYP hosts multiple Lunch & Learn programs throughout the year during the lunch hour. Networking at 11:30 with the presentation to begin at noon. These educational events are designed to help members grow through topics related to business, leadership, community, and personal and professional development, all while connecting with other young professionals in Ankeny. Enjoy lunch on AYP, learn something new, and build connections that support your success!

AYP Members are Free to attend. Become a Member Today!

Non-members have a fee of $15.

Registration is required.

*Registered representatives offer securities products through NYLIFE Securities LLC (member FINRA, SIPC) 1615 SW Main St, Suite 201, Ankeny, IA 50023, (515) 249-5277. Innovative Solutions Group is not owned or operated by NYLIFE Securities LLC.

Business After Hours 2/12/2026 4:00 PM - 2/12/2026 5:30 PM

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 08:20:12 GMT

February Business After Hours is sponsored by Barb Wiedenman & Associates on Thursday, February 12 from 4 - 5:30PM. Join us with business cards in hand, get to know your fellow Chamber members and make new connections! There is no registration required for this event.

Edencrest at Siena Hills 2/13/2026 3:00 PM - 2/13/2026 5:00 PM

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:04:57 GMT

Attention all chocoholics! Indulge your sweet tooth as you stroll through our vibrant community, sampling an array of irresistible chocolate desserts. Discover what senior living is all about—and leave blissfully chocolate-happy! Prefer to savor later? Pack up your favorites in a to-go box for a delicious encore.

Death by Chocolate Open House - Edencrest Senior Living

Edencrest at Siena Hills 2/17/2026 10:00 AM - 2/17/2026 11:00 AM

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:07:25 GMT

Learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia, along with some simple things you can do to support someone living with the disease.

Become a Dementia Friend - Edencrest Senior Living

Ribbon Cutting 2/17/2026 12:00 Noon - 2/17/2026 12:30 PM

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:06:14 GMT

Black History Month Trivia Night and Community Social 2026 2/20/2026 6:00 PM - 2/20/2026 9:00 PM

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:03:48 GMT

Arrival and Welcome at 6 p.m. - Trivia begins at 6:30 p.m.

Click for Directions to Briarwood Golf Club Parking is available in front of the main clubhouse building. The event will take place on the lower level of the Clubhouse.

Animal Rescue League of Iowa 2/22/2026 4:00 PM - 2/22/2026 8:00 PM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:38:58 GMT

Join us for an evening with delicious food & friends to celebrate Spay & Neuter Month!

Dinner Details

Dine on delicious spaghetti and your choice of marinara or diablo, complete with a fresh side salad and baked bread.
Optional Add-ons: Meatballs, sides, and dessert

$20 per person
($12 from each reservation, and $1 from every alcoholic beverage will be donated to the ARL to raise funds for programs like spaying & neutering)

Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner at Opa! Italian and Greek | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

Animal Rescue League of Iowa 2/23/2026 4:00 PM - 2/23/2026 8:00 PM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:39:12 GMT

Join us for an evening with delicious food & friends to celebrate Spay & Neuter Month!

Dinner Details

Dine on delicious spaghetti and your choice of marinara or diablo, complete with a fresh side salad and baked bread.
Optional Add-ons: Meatballs, sides, and dessert

$20 per person
($12 from each reservation, and $1 from every alcoholic beverage will be donated to the ARL to raise funds for programs like spaying & neutering)

Spay-ghetti and No Balls Dinner with Johnny's Italian Steakhouse at The Rewind Hotel | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.

ActionCOACH Vanguard - February Profit Academy 2/23/2026 4:00 PM - 2/23/2026 5:00 PM

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:06:09 GMT

Learn the best methods to ensure your thinking will propel your business forward. Control your thoughts and control your success.

FOR BUSINESS OWNERS!

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Reclaim Your Time & Make More Money in 2026
Join ActionCOACH for our 2026 Profit Academy Series: Monthly 60-minute virtual classes designed to strengthen the fundamentals of business growth, including mindset, marketing, sales, systems, team, and profit. Learn alongside other business owners and make 2026 your most profitable year yet!
Wondering what's in it for you? Let's break it down:

Set Your Mind to Success: Learn the best methods to ensure your thinking will propel your business forward. Control your thoughts and control your success.
Turn Your Marketing into an ATM: Learn how to turn your marketing into a predictable investment with a measurable return.
Take Your Sales to New Heights: Learn how to sell through asking the right questions, at the right time, with the right person.
Hire the Right People - Finally: Learn how to put the right people in the right seat on the right bus.
Motivate Your Team for Growth: Learn how to retain key team members, reward them appropriately and convert them into "Raving Fans".
Are Your Customers "Raving Fans"?: Learn how to identify who your best customers are, what they mean to your business and how to implement principles of great service.
Work Less and Get More Done: Learn how to use time to your advantage. Budget your time and achieve focus with a default calendar. Learn how to run your schedule instead of your schedule running you.
Your Cash from Your Business: Learn which numbers drive your business and improve your performance so that you can sell your business at its highest value.
Build Rapport Through Communication: Learn how to understand your communication style as well as the person you are talking with, so that you can get results.
6 Steps to True Growth: Learn the six steps that are essential to creating sound, long-term business growth.
Get Ready for 2027!: Learn how to build a plan that will make 2027 your most profitable year yet!

Don't miss out on this transformative experience! Secure your spot now and elevate your business to new heights. The "Profit Academy" classes are your gateway to unparalleled success!

Who's this class for?

Small- to medium-sized business owners.
Owners looking to increase their net profit.
Owners looking for a better team strategy.
Owners looking to scale to the next level with their business.
Owners looking to enjoy more vacations.

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE - REGISTER NOW!

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Lattes & Leads 2/24/2026 7:30 AM - 2/24/2026 9:00 AM

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:33:45 GMT

Lattes & Leads is sponsored by Designed 2 Move Spine & Sport on Tuesday, February 24 from 7:30 - 9AM. Join us with business cards in hand, get to know your fellow Chamber members and make new connections! There is no registration required for this event. Wear red for 2 chances at winning the giveaway!

New Member Mixer 2/25/2026 4:00 PM - 2/25/2026 5:00 PM

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:37:13 GMT

This event is for members who have recently joined the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. Email tpetersmith@ankeny.org for additional questions.

AYP After Hours 2/26/2026 5:30 PM - 2/26/2026 7:30 PM

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:07:22 GMT

AYP After Hours are casual networking events where new relationships and connections are made. There is no agenda, and everyone gets one drink ticket!

HOPE Agency 2/26/2026 5:30 PM - 2/26/2026 9:30 PM

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:18:39 GMT

Come enjoy a fun evening of listening to local music, dancing, and learning more about HOPE Agency! Tickets are $30.

Music Performances from:
Jake Beaty
The Juan & Only
The Lamplighters

Purchase tickets online before the event or use cash at the door!

Donate and purchase tickets today: Battle of the Bands 2026 | Hope Honoring Opportunities for Personal Empowerment

Animal Rescue League of Iowa 2/26/2026 5:30 PM - 2/26/2026 7:00 PM

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:46:00 GMT

Join us for a Basket Party to help prepare for the ARL’s biggest event of the year—Raise Your Paw—by assembling baskets that will be auctioned off to support pets in need!

RYP Basket Party is a great opportunity to have a fun girls’ night, family night, or just another excuse to hang out with your crew all while helping pets in need! Just bring the donated items and we’ll provide all the supplies to assemble the basket!

PLUS – we will have a Kitten Cuddle Lounge where you can take a break in between putting your baskets together and get snuggles from some of our adoptable kittens!

The RYP Basket Party is FREE to attend with a basket donation. Please RSVP to let us know you’re coming! Raise Your Paw Basket Party 2026 | ARL - Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Inc.