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How to Create a Financial Plan – Financial Planning Basics

Online Event

Starting a business can be daunting, but creating a financial plan can help you make confident and informed decisions, giving you a better chance at long-term business success. Join this educational webinar, where our expert presenter Phyllis Johnson, will break down the critical elements of business financial planning into simple terms so you are more […]

Free

NAWBO IOWA WOMEN, WINE & WISDOM – JAN 25

Gilroy's on 8th Street 1238 8th St, West Des Moines, IA, United States

Join NAWBO Iowa in January. Come share lessons learned, personal accomplishments, or questions for input. Join us for a lively time together to plug in and support each other! Bring your thoughts and discussion ideas with you on January 25th.  

2024 Greater Des Moines Partnership Annual Dinner featuring Alex Smith

Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center 833 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Partnership’s Annual Dinner is the Greater Des Moines (DSM) business community’s celebration of the past year’s economic and community development successes and also provides a look forward into the future of the DSM region. The dinner includes a reception, keynote speaker and dinner. The program includes a presentation of The Partnership’s Annual Report, summarizing […]

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VITA/EITC Education And Awareness

Polk County River Place 2309 Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

Learn about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program – free tax preparation for low income individuals, families, and small businesses.   The Iowa Center and our partners manage 80 tax sites around the state.  At this event, we will share background on the program, who is eligible for these services, and how to access them.  In […]

CYstarters Info Session

Iowa State University Student Innovation Center 606 Bissell Rd, Ames, IA, United States

Attend the upcoming info session on all things CYstarters!  Megan Graettinger will be sharing specific details about the 11-week summer program, the application process, and answer any questions. Please register below to indicate your interest and for us to email you materials before the info session!

EXPORTECH 2024

Virtual and Ames, IA

ExporTech provides a structured process designed to accelerate export growth for small- to medium-sized manufacturers and service providers. The 10-week program combines group workshops with individual coaching, leading to an export plan. Organizing partners and sponsors include IEDA, Iowa State University's CIRAS, U.S. Commercial Service and MEP National Network. More information can be found on this flyer. […]

$3,500

Business Startup Speaker Series: Branding 101

Vault Coworking and Collaboration Space 415 12th Ave SE #201, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Branding 101 Session Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this module, participants will know what a “brand” is, why a brand is important, and how to develop and grow a brand Register through Startup Space Featured Speaker: Ryan Shenefelt, Account Manager/Innovation & Education Lead at de Novo Marketing in Cedar Rapids. “Ryan leads the charge in creating comprehensive strategies […]

Free

ISU Supplier Orientation

Online Event

Government contracting can be a valuable tool for growing and developing an Iowa business. But first, you have to know how your product or service matches up with what potential customers need. Wouldn't it be nice if a major purchaser was willing to sit down and tell you? This one-hour webinar is designed as an […]

VET MED PITCH WORKSHOP

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Are you ready to perfect your pitch and captivate your audience? Crafting a compelling 90-second pitch is an art that can make or break your message. At our Pitch Workshop, you’ll learn how to deliver a powerful 90-second pitch that leaves a lasting impression, sharpen your storytelling skills and grab your audience’s attention and receive […]

ExporTech 2024

Online Event

ExporTech™ is a structured process designed to accelerate export growth for small- to medium-sized manufacturers and service providers. The program is specifically targeted at the executive leadership of forward-looking companies that want to develop and execute a strategic growth plan to expand international sales. Most participants already export and are either inexperienced, reactive exporters looking […]

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