HCGP events bring together business leaders, educators, elected officials, and community members to share ideas, recognize success, and shape the future of Hamilton County.
Please join us for the 2025 Hamilton County Growth Partnership Annual Meeting! By attending this event, you will hear updates from the Hamilton County Growth Partnership and remarks from our keynote speaker, Director of Iowa Finance Authority and Economic Development Authority, Debi Durham.
Event registration is $15 per person or $100 for a table of 8 attendees. This event will sell out!
To register, please use the button below.
Please join us for the 2026 Hamilton County Legislative Breakfast on Friday, January 16 at Briggs Woods Conference Center! This important event marks the beginning of the 2026 legislative session and serves as a prime opportunity to discuss vital issues impacting our community, businesses, and region.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required. To register, please fill out the form below.
For any questions, please contact Elizabeth Berg at elizabeth@amesalliance.com
Celebrating Success & Setting the Vision
Each year, HCGP hosts its Annual Meeting to highlight key accomplishments, introduce new initiatives, and recognize the partners who make our work possible. This is a moment to reflect, realign, and recommit to shared goals across the region.
Honoring Employers. Strengthening Connections.
Our Business & Industry Breakfast is a time to recognize the major employers that power Hamilton County’s economy. The event features industry spotlights, networking opportunities, and discussions about local business needs and growth.
Fueling Ideas. Supporting Growth.
We host and sponsor events that promote small business and entrepreneurial development, including workshops, networking mixers, and business showcases. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling your side hustle, there’s something for you here.
Bridging Policy and Community Priorities
HCGP brings together elected officials and local stakeholders to discuss key policy issues impacting our region. Our annual Legislative Forum is a place for open dialogue about rural priorities, economic policy, and opportunities for collaboration.
Connecting Education & Economic Development
This annual event brings together local school superintendents, educators, and business leaders to discuss K–12 programming, workforce alignment, and future opportunities. It’s a vital conversation about how education shapes economic growth in Hamilton County.
