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TS Bank partners with Ames Alliance to empower local shopping with Community Cash program

December 5, 2024

Ames, Iowa, December 5, 2024 – TS Bank is proud to partner with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance to reintroduce the Community Cash program, complete with a fresh new logo! As a champion of small businesses, TS Bank is thrilled to support this initiative that keeps dollars circulating locally while providing a convenient gift option for the community.

Community Cash is a versatile local gift certificate accepted at over 30 businesses in the Ames region. From coffee shops to boutiques or fitness centers to restaurants, this program supports a diverse array of local establishments.

Two key reasons to choose Community Cash:

The Perfect Gift: Shopping for someone hard to please? With Community Cash, they get to pick from a wide variety of participating businesses to find exactly what they love.

Support Local Businesses: Every Community Cash purchase directly contributes to the vitality of our local economy, ensuring Ames-area businesses thrive.

If you are looking for a meaningful way to reward your team or celebrate the holidays this program is a great avenue to do so. The Community Cash Corporate Buying Program is perfect for large purchases of $1,000 or more. It's an excellent way to recognize employees while also supporting the local businesses that make our community vibrant. To inquire about the Corporate Buying Program, please email cash@amesalliance.com or call 515-232-2310. 

“At TS Bank, we believe in the power of community banking and the importance of supporting the small businesses that are the heart of Story and Boone County. We believe a community is only as strong as its small businesses” said Kelli Hecker, TS Bank branch manager. “Community Cash aligns with our mission to reinvest in the places we serve, and we’re proud to sponsor this impactful program. It is truly a partnership that strengthens our communities."

Participating Merchants:

  • Bricktown Bakery
  • Bricktown Popcorn
  • Cafe Diem
  • Chocolaterie Stam
  • Cooks’ Emporium
  • Dog-Eared Books
  • Dogtown University
  • Emerhoff’s Footwear
  • Fitness Sports
  • Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
  • Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
  • Hickory Park
  • Homegrown IA
  • Jethro’s BBQ
  • Life Distilled
  • Little Woods: Herbs & Teas
  • Moorman Clothiers
  • No Escape Iowa
  • North Grand Cinema
  • Oak Lane Candle Co. & We The Dreamerz
  • Overflow Thrift Store
  • PhotoSynthesis
  • Sweet Caroline’s
  • The Funky Zebras
  • The IowaStater Restaurant
  • The Shops at Clark & Main
  • The Spice Thai Cuisine
  • Treats on a Leash
  • Welch Ave. Station
  • Wheatsfield

As the holiday season approaches, we encourage everyone to give the gift of local support by choosing Community Cash for your friends, family, or employees. Let’s shop small and make a big impact together!

Learn more about these beloved Ames businesses and the overall program at AmesAlliance.com/community-cash.

About TS Bank: TS Bank’s mission is to Ignite Prosperity® in the communities it serves. Leading the resurgence of community banking, TS Bank reinvests 10 percent of their net income locally; hosting educational events and partners with local organizations and non-profits. TS Bank was chartered in 1923 and has $445 million in assets, along with the largest Iowa state-chartered C-Corp trust department west of Des Moines at nearly $215 million in assets named TS Prosperity Group. Locations include Treynor, Macedonia, Atlantic, Corning, Council Bluffs and Ames, Iowa. For more information visit tsbank.com.