Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025 Time: 3:00 - 5:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Elevate is The Iowa Center’s more advanced 5-class series that helps our clients develop growth strategies for their established small businesses. The series is open to clients who received assistance to launch and grow their small businesses and are ready for the next step, as well as existing businesses seeking education and support to strengthen, stabilize and grow. Topics: Branding and messaging consistency Digital marketing (SEO, social media, email marketing) Content marketing, lead generation, and building customer loyalty Measuring ROI on marketing efforts Action Items: Build a basic marketing campaign Craft a 3 minute business pitch Click here to register!

Day/Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 5:30-7:30 PM (for full details and class schedule, click here!) Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 In our final session, we’ll celebrate your hard work and growth throughout the course. This graduation class is your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into action by presenting your business pitch and sharing your marketing strategy with your peers and instructors. You’ll have the chance to showcase your brand story, creative marketing ideas, and the strategies you’ve developed to reach your audience on a budget. This is a supportive and engaging space to gain feedback, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and be inspired by the innovative approaches others have crafted. We’ll close out the course by recognizing your accomplishments and setting the stage for your next steps as a confident, resourceful business owner ready to make an impact.