﻿<?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>Animal Rescue League of Iowa 11/5/2026  - 11/22/2026 </title><description>&lt;h2 class="vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading" style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 28px; color: rgb(20, 24, 39); line-height: 1.1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" id="ea41c17b9d07cee44e1cfd4c7336ab8da"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bring your humans and your pet for a one-of-a-kind holiday photo!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;h4 style="line-height: 1.1; margin-left: 0px; text-align: center;" id="e0c8a87fad2a6145c87f69e66d89ac56d"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join us for the 40th annual Santa N Paws with the ARL! Bring the whole family, humans and pets alike, for a photo to celebrate the 2026 holiday season!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h4&gt;&lt;h2 class="vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading" style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 28px; color: rgb(20, 24, 39); line-height: 1.1; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" id="ebccf327d64dff7b4ee1983c2b377ff2c"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reserve A Photo Session&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" style="font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:rgb(20, 24, 39);line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;box-sizing:border-box;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:35px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"&gt;&lt;div class="wpb_wrapper" style="box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:0px;"&gt;&lt;p style="box-sizing:border-box;font-size:18px;line-height:1.5;margin:0px;text-align:center;"&gt;When you sign up and reserve a 5-minute time slot, you won’t have to wait in line and will be given priority! It costs $15 to reserve your time slot, which will go towards the photo package you purchase at check-in. (This is a &lt;i&gt;&lt;strong&gt;non-refundable&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/i&gt; deposit)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Animal-Rescue-League-of-Iowa-1152026-11222026-8996/details</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:50:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boline Manfredi VFW Post 9662 11/20/2026 5:00 PM - 11/20/2026 8:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p&gt;Friday Night Bingo. Cash Prizes. Door Prizes. Food and Fun. $25 for 7 rounds. Card sales begin at 5:00, Bingo starts at 6:00.&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Boline-Manfredi-VFW-Post-9662-11202026-500-PM-11202026-800-PM-9044/details</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:33:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber's November "6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook", presented by ActionCOACH Vanguard 11/20/2026 10:00 AM - 11/20/2026 12:00 Noon</title><description>&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;Learn the Playbook to a Better Business in under 2 hours. You will walk out with strategies you will be able to implement right away!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;u&gt;FOR BUSINESS OWNERS!&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;Are you a business owner? Unlock the success you've always envisioned for your business at our exclusive "6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook" workshop! Wondering what's in it for you? Let's break it down:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;list-style-type:decimal;"&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="eeb61a905c7a428eebadac6d538291b2d"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get clear and get in control.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Stop reacting all day. We help you simplify what matters most, set a real direction, and create a plan you can actually follow, so your business feels steadier and less stressful.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="e504c9b92dac7efca329be19756906c21"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attract the right customers on purpose.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;No more “anyone with a pulse.” You’ll dial in who you serve best and how to talk about what you do, so the right people find you faster and saying “yes” becomes easier.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="ecfe202259afd9c2f2d108df56ae0f9f3"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Build a business that runs smoother (even when you’re busy).&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;We’ll turn the stuff you do repeatedly into simple, repeatable steps, so things don’t fall apart when life gets hectic or when you hand work to someone else.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="e6b63e48c27d2ee899c86dc7bc300581e"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Create a team that carries weight.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Whether it’s your first hire or your tenth, we focus on getting the right people, setting clear expectations, and building accountability, so you’re not the only one pushing the rock uphill.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="ea567908d3bc1466aab9cf52901bcca34"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make everything work together.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Marketing, sales, operations, and leadership shouldn’t feel like separate jobs. We help you connect the dots so your time, money, and energy go into a system that actually supports growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="e5560518a9e6111f88fb8e841e56c8b0e"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Turn effort into real results.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;You’ll measure what matters, make smarter decisions, and keep momentum, so you’re not just “busy,” you’re building profit, progress, and more FREEDOM.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;Don't miss out on this transformative experience! Secure your spot now and elevate your business to new heights. The "6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook" workshop is your gateway to unparalleled success!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;Who's this workshop for?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;list-style-type:disc;"&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="edcdf164ed6265c50c76b85820799ed1d"&gt;Small- to medium-sized business owners.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="e59a4c0ae8523f1ee94f1a045c30ff47b"&gt;Owners looking to increase their net profit.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="eff4a72b284b4fbf00a356e2554528b33"&gt;Owners looking for a better team strategy.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="e153a76fb7deeb56172d738d4d47b7226"&gt;Owners looking to scale to the next level with their business.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li data-list-item-id="e7a6943f303c937588f92b794946f0c6c"&gt;Owners looking to enjoy more vacations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6-steps-to-your-business-owner-playbook-tickets-1979284266522"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:18px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;6 Steps to Your Business Owner Playbook Tickets, Fri, Nov 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;img src=""&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&lt;img src="https://web.ankeny.org/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/webcontentpage.aspx?ContentId=14708"&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Sans-Serif;font-size:medium;color:#000;line-height:1.5;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://web.ankeny.org/test/events/Chambers-November-6-Steps-to-Your-Business-Owner-Playbook-presented-by-ActionCOACH-Vanguard-11202026-1000-AM-11202026-1200-Noon-8696/details</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:11:30 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>