DreamBuilder

write your business plan with support & strategy

Writing a business plan can be intimidating. Small business owners are juggling market research with competitor analysis and financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it’s easy to lose your drive. Let The Iowa Center help you navigate it all.

The DreamBuilder Summer 2026 cohort is an 8-week virtual course designed to empower entrepreneurs with group and one-on-one coaching, step-by-step instruction, and a supportive peer network. Whether you’re relaunching your business plan or starting from scratch, this course gives you the clarity and tools to move forward confidently.

Participants will receive:

      • Step-by-step guidance to complete each section of your business plan
      • Live group classes and one-on-one business coaching
      • Business fundamentals training from experienced instructors
      • Peer support and networking opportunities
      • A $1400-value Industry Intelligence Report based on your NAICS code
      • Graduation pitch night to present your business to the community

SUMMER 2026 Cohort

Our next offering of DreamBuilder will start on Wednesday, May 27, 2026!

Day/Time: Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm (see below for class topics and dates)

Cost: $250 per participant (+ ticket fees)

Refund Policy: Ticketing fees are not refundable. No refunds will be given after May 20, 2026.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

      • A personal laptop
      • An active email and DreamBuilder login
      • Commitment to 2 hours/week of online coursework
      • Full attendance and participation

Location: Virtual via Zoom

Class Schedule

STARTING YOUR DREAM
Wednesday, May 27th 5:30-7:30pm

 

Orientation, Goal Setting, and Entrepreneur Mindset

 

WORK FROM HOME
No class the week of June 1st

 

Complete DreamBuilder Modules 1-4 as homework.

Drop-in virtual office hours TBD. 

MARKETING YOUR DREAM
Wednesday, June 10th 5:30-7:30pm

 

Business Plan Check-In

Marketing, Customers, and Branding

 

WORK FROM HOME
No class the week of June 15th

 

Complete DreamBuilder Modules 5-8 as homework.

Drop-in virtual office hours TBD. 

 

FINANCING YOUR DREAM
Wednesday, June 24th 5:30-7:30pm

 

Business Plan Check-In

Financial Foundations and Money Management

 

WORK FROM HOME
No class the week of June 29th

Complete DreamBuilder Modules 9-13 as homework.

Drop-in virtual office hours TBD. 

 

PLANNING YOUR DREAM
Wednesday, July 8th 5:30-7:30pm

 

Business Plan Check-In

Legal Structures, Funding, Operations

 

PLANNING YOUR DREAM
Wednesday, July 15th 5:30-7:30pm

 

Final Plan Check-In

Pitch Refinement

 


GRADUATION
Wednesday, July 22nd 5:30-7:30pm

Business Plan Pitches and Graduation Celebration

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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