Events for July 8, 2026

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here As a small business owner, you won’t ever really know the unexpected challenges or opportunities that await you in life and business. Always Ready: Lending is a working session for you to learn how to financially prepare your small business for the next step in your journey. The Iowa Center staff will show you what you need to do to always be ready to make financial moves in your business, including applying for a loan or buying/selling new goods. This class is especially for you if you’ve ever been denied a loan or need a helping hand to get your financials on track. Click here to register!

        Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Time: 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Community Room (24 N 9th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501) Register: Here Stop marketing on autopilot. This no cost, hands-on class is about marketing with purpose: knowing exactly who you're trying to reach, choosing the channels that actually work for your business, and spending your time and budget where it counts. Define your ideal customer and what they actually care about Build a simple marketing plan you'll actually use Choose the right channels instead of trying to be everywhere Measure what's working so you can do more of it Spin Markket + Digital is a Fort Dodge-based digital marketing agency helping businesses of all sizes stand out and grow. From social media strategy and local SEO to website design and branding, they build practical marketing rooted in real data. We're thrilled to partner with them and bring small business coaching fundamentals to Fort Dodge! Click here to register!