﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>https://www.ankeny.org</link><description>News related to Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2026, Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>POP-UP AYP in the AM! 4/7/2026 7:30 AM - 4/7/2026 9:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;s&gt;Join the Ankeny Young Professionals for a Lunch &amp;amp; Learn!&lt;/s&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Unfortunately, we needed to cancel the planned Lunch &amp;amp; Learn for this week. That said, we still wanted to create an opportunity to connect!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;We&amp;rsquo;re excited to invite you to a POP-UP AYP in the AM networking April 7, presented by AYP Chair Nicole Strom at her office.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pop-Up AYP in the AM Networking&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Tuesday, April 7 | 7:30 &amp;ndash; 9:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;
Ankeny Real Estate Group&lt;br /&gt;
2425 N. Ankeny Blvd Ankeny, IA 50023&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This will be a great chance to grab coffee, make connections, and start your day with fellow AYP members.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We hope you can join us, and we appreciate your understanding.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Not an AYP Member?&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.ankeny.org/join-ayp/"&gt;Become a Member Today!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/17qtpZ5PpC/"&gt;Like this event on Facebook!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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</description><link>http://ankenyiacoc.wliinc1.com/test/events/POPUP-AYP-in-the-AM-472026-730-AM-472026-900-AM-8744/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:51:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ankeny Innovation Hub Groundbreaking 4/7/2026 10:00 AM - 4/7/2026 11:00 AM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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									&lt;p&gt;You&amp;rsquo;re invited to join us on April 7 at 10:00 a.m. for the groundbreaking of Ankeny&amp;rsquo;s Innovation Hub! This exciting new space is designed to expand learning opportunities by offering hands-on programs and real-world experiences in culinary arts, health sciences, computer science, agriculture, and more.&lt;/p&gt;

									&lt;p&gt;The facility will serve as a hub for connecting students, the workforce, and the community, fostering partnerships and opportunities that prepare students for the future. Be part of this milestone as we celebrate the start of a project that will enhance our academic programming and career-connected learning in Ankeny.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

									&lt;p&gt;The groundbreaking event will take place in the Southeast parking lot of Northview Middle School, located at 1302 N. Ankeny Blvd.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

									&lt;p&gt;Reserve your spot!&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ankeny-innovation-hub-groundbreaking-tickets-1984990128910?aff=odeccpebemailcampaigns&amp;amp;utm_source=eventbrite&amp;amp;utm_medium=ebcampaigns&amp;amp;utm_campaign=55242429&amp;amp;utm_term=ctabutton&amp;amp;mipa=ABIdvVv4FSZ9ekFLbj9csyWEVOk39aelcyvE1DxnHpJBfZWVPTx_OYgb192CYS9ZABG7sWx3fcxAJfTmwg8Jq0MB3Jvbp7M6U6NIcr0gUtgKhyxkMca3qPEMlBBr2dc8OAyJ_9FGcT9sgt4h5FMhvproYBmELICY8tppQMxJTYWZUdmB_8k1Icj1_9iPGE6acoqOpYay7jZGXN17Q5jt1epjWzpBErXXjhSxsMaHk3gD4RAXdIDUO0Bz-E0AB3KvX__6VQTMvm9jtouPvv6JOmMmD5rVZcgoaA"&gt;Ankeny Innovation Hub Groundbreaking Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 7 from 10 am to 11 am | Eventbrite&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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