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Unparalleled flavors, a gift for every palate with Ames Community Cash Program

March 14, 2025

TS Bank is proud to partner with the Ames Regional Economic Alliance and the Community Cash Program. As a champion of small businesses and great food, 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 entrepreneurs and small businesses. This quarter we are featuring all the best tastes of Ames and participating local food establishments.

Featured Food Markets and Restaurants:

  • Bricktown Bakery
  • Bricktown Popcorn
  • Cafe Diem
  • Chocolaterie Stam
  • Cooks’ Emporium
  • Della Viti
  • Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
  • Hickory Park
  • Jethro’s BBQ
  • Little Woods: Herbs & Teas
  • Piece & Freedom Bakery
  • Sweet Caroline’s
  • The IowaStater Restaurant
  • The Spice Thai Cuisine
  • Treats on a Leash
  • Welch Ave. Station
  • Wheatsfield

Two key reasons to choose Community Cash:

The Perfect Gift: Shopping for someone hard to please or tired of always picking the restaurant for a night out? With Community Cash, they get to choose from a wide variety of participating businesses to find something they truly love.

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

There is a wide offering from specialty food markets to elegant dining with a gourmet fare to more casual home cooking in the area. From authentic BBQ or to a charming bakery spot, and even some sweet treats (for you or your pets), the area caters to a variety of tastes and dining preferences. Whether you're here to catch the game or savor a quaint corner table, you’ll find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy!

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

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