The Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce
promotes economic development, strengthens the business climate and enhances the quality of life in Ankeny.
Join a Thriving Community,
Experience Professional Growth.
We understand the importance of networking and connecting with others in order to grow as a professional. Conduct business in, live in, and enjoy an extraordinary community that is home to over 60,000 residents. Ankeny is one of Iowa’s fastest-growing communities and is committed to maintaining a small town atmosphere in the well-planned and growing Des Moines metro area.
Featured Events & News
BIZLAB Workshop
2020 has made us push through an active and unprecedented disruption that is not over yet. It's forced us to reinvent our products, services, experiences, and sometimes our entire business models. In short it has taught that we need to learn how to recover. This year,...
From the Chairman of the Board
Heather Lilienthal, 2021 Chairman of the BoardI recently read these words from a wise friend and fellow Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce Board member. The question was posed in a Dec. 31 Facebook post offering an end-of-the-year perspective and new-year outlook. It...
Fareway Gift Card Donation
Ankeny Area Chamber Distributed Fareway Gift Cards to BusinessesFareway Donates Another $200,000 to Support Small Businesses & their Employees ($400,000 total) The Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce distributed Fareway gift cards to small businesses and their...
Small Business/Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Outstanding Citizen and the 2020 Small Business Person of the Year presented by the Ankeny Area Chamber of Commerce. These awards recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the improvement of the...
Stay Safe Pledge
The Ankeny Area Chamber has taken the Stay Safe Pledge and encourages our member businesses to do the same. Subscribe to our NewsletterSecurity PolicyMarketing OpportunitiesMember Login
COVID-19 Resources
The Ankeny Area Chamber is closely monitoring the changing developments of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its impact on our members and community. Please read through our event protocols.Click here to view the Chamber's past webinars for information and conversations on...
All About Ankeny: Vibrant Living, Focused Growth.
Well-rounded and suitable for those of any background, Ankeny boasts an exceptional environment for all to thrive. Sustainable median incomes, some of the most highly-rated public schools in Iowa, a growing and successful business economy, close proximity to a handful of colleges and universities, and low crime rates are just a few of the things that make Ankeny a great place to live and work.

60,000+
Residents

45+
Public Parks & Greenways

Fastest
Growing City in the Midwest

4
Universities within 25 minutes

July 8-11, 2021
A Tradition of Summer Fun: Ankeny SummerFest
Ankeny’s annual SummerFest is a four-day celebration with carnival rides, parades, bands, family fun and more! Attended by thousands each year, Ankeny SummerFest is an event to taste and experience the close-knit yet growing community of Ankeny, Iowa.