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:
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- 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
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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:
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- A personal laptop
- An active email and DreamBuilder login
- Commitment to 2 hours/week of online coursework
- Full attendance and participation
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Location: Virtual via Zoom
Class Schedule
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STARTING YOUR DREAM
Orientation, Goal Setting, and Entrepreneur Mindset
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WORK FROM HOME
Complete DreamBuilder Modules 1-4 as homework. Drop-in virtual office hours TBD. |
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MARKETING YOUR DREAM
Business Plan Check-In Marketing, Customers, and Branding
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WORK FROM HOME
Complete DreamBuilder Modules 5-8 as homework. Drop-in virtual office hours TBD.
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FINANCING YOUR DREAM
Business Plan Check-In Financial Foundations and Money Management
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WORK FROM HOME
Complete DreamBuilder Modules 9-13 as homework. Drop-in virtual office hours TBD.
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PLANNING YOUR DREAM
Business Plan Check-In Legal Structures, Funding, Operations
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PLANNING YOUR DREAM
Final Plan Check-In Pitch Refinement
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Business Plan Pitches and Graduation Celebration
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