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Small Business Gives Back

BLK & BOLD   Des Moines, Iowa Pernell & Rod founded BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages bonded by years of friendship, a mutual love of coffee and tea, and a desire to invest in community. They started roasting coffee beans in a contract space and came to The...

Small Business Stays up Late

xBk   Des Moines, Iowa Toby moved to Des Moines from Brooklyn in search of good schools and a supportive community where she could raise her family. A musician herself, she fell in love with Des Moines’ arts community and its diverse group of musicians and had a dream...

Small Business Wakes up Early

Early Bird   West Des Moines, Iowa Trisha and Kendall had a vision to bring an extraordinary brunch concept with breakfast nachos and tot poutine to Iowa. They came to The Iowa Center for a small business loan with business coaching to launch their first restaurant in...

Small Business Starts at the Kitchen Table

Lola’s    West Des Moines, Iowa After his co-workers went crazy for his mother‘s hot sauce at a company potluck, Taufeek asked his mom for the recipe so he could bottle it. Taufeek came to the Iowa Center for a small business loan with coaching support in order...

Small Business Starts with a Bump

Bumps And Babes   Algona, Iowa Dr. Cassidy is a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor with a passion for helping families navigate health challenges. She came to The Iowa Center for support to launch a chiropractic practice with treatment designed for women &...

Small Business Starts with Food Fusion

Luna Kitchen   Davenport, Iowa Owners German & Aleena started Luna Kitchen as a pop-up tent to share their love for Hispanic and Asian food fusion. They came to The Iowa Center for coaching and access to capital. Now, they’re using their loan to purchase a new...

Small Business Starts with Human Resources

HR Excellence Consulting West Des Moines, Iowa Founder Melissa began HR Excellence Consulting in order to empower organizations by optimizing HR practices aligned with their core values and strategic goals. Melissa came to The Iowa Center for small business classes...

Small Business Starts with a Brush

Krafted Beauty Co   West Des Moines, Iowa Krafted Beauty Co is a premier salon for brows, lashes, and personalized beauty treatments. Owner Olivia came to The Iowa Center for one-on-one coaching and attended a class on small business real estate in preparation for...

Small Business Starts with Coaching

Beth DeVries Coaching   Pella, Iowa Beth DeVries Coaching helps working mothers implement strategies to effectively manage family and work responsibilities. Her coaching services provide clients with training, tools, and support to make positive changes in their life....

Small Business Starts in the Kitchen

Culinary Annex West Des Moines, Iowa The Culinary Annex Kitchen is a certified, shared-use commercial kitchen and event space focusing on making culinary artists feel safe, valued, and supported. Chef Cass, owner of Culinary Annex, received one-on-one coaching from...
The Iowa Center
2210 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
515.283.0940 INFO@THEIOWACENTER.ORG
The Iowa Center
2210 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
515.283.0940 INFO@THEIOWACENTER.ORG
The Iowa Center
2210 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50312
515.283.0940

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