Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am Location: Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe 300 SW 5th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Register: Here Parking: Street and nearby ramp parking is available The “Made In Iowa“ series is a panel discussion exploring the role of small businesses in connecting communities and building culture. This session, we are partnering with three small businesses to discuss their journeys to small business ownership. Join us for a panel discussion, featuring:• Annelise Tarnowski & Tony Tandeski The Rook Room• Maggie Koos, Koos Medical• David Fautsch, Fautsch Tursi• Moderated by Jennifer Thomas, Program Director of The Iowa Center's        Women's Business Center Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here Getting started in your small business journey can be daunting…let us help you make the process and little easier as we outline some basic steps to Getting Ready! What are the first steps needed to business ownership? What’s a business plan and why do you need one? What are the various types of legal business entities? How do you register your business? Click here to register!