Date: April 9, 2020 Time: 11:30 am–1 pm Location: Online FocusME provides a space for working women to support each other with connections and accountability as each sets her own professional and personal goals. New groups form every quarter and meet once per week for 8 weeks. Each is led by a facilitator whose role is to organize the group around weekly themes and to push each participant to achieve what she sets forth. As a participant, you will: Lean on each other, give advice, share connections and experiences. Do business with each other if/when appropriate, all while connecting with other women and resources. Be a source of support, referrals, and networking: the focus is on personal development that will impact your growth. Spend time and emphasis on topics such as goal setting, pitching your ideas, prioritization and time management. Cost to participate is $99 and includes eight weeks of small group meetings Thursdays from April 2–May 28 (no meeting April 23). Email questions to info@theiowacenter.org.

Date: April 9, 2020 Time: Noon – 1pm Location: Online Given the social distancing measures encouraged or required in light of COVID-19, this could be a great opportunity for some business development work that normally gets put on the back burner. From updating your contracts or seeking additional insurance, join us for a conversation about legal considerations growing businesses should think about and leave with some concrete homework for increasing protections for your business.