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Brooklyn Business Builder Series

First National Bank Building 101 Jackson Street, Brooklyn

          Dates: Tuesday, June 23, July 7, July 21, and August 4 Location: First National Bank Building (101 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA 52211) Register: Here The Brooklyn Business Builder Series is a free 4-class series presented by The Iowa Center in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative, and Brooklyn Economic Development. Small business owners face opportunities and challenges every day. The Brooklyn Business Builder Series teaches the fundamentals of building and maintaining a strong business so you're prepared when need or opportunity arises. Attend one class, a few, or all four — whatever fits your schedule. All classes begin at 3:00 p.m. CLASS 1: Getting Ready How to prepare to start your small business Tuesday, June 23 at 3 p.m. CLASS 2: Business Plan Overview and key elements of a small business plan Tuesday, July 7 at 3 p.m. CLASS 3: Financials & Loans Financial statements, transactions, and lending basics Tuesday, July 21 at 3 p.m. CLASS 4: Marketing A blueprint for small business marketing Tuesday, August 4 at 3 p.m. Register today!

Made in Iowa: Little Treat Edition

The Iowa Center 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: The Iowa Center (2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312) Register: Here Small businesses don’t all look the same. While many follow the path of opening a storefront, others build their work through creative, flexible, and often unconventional approaches. Our “Little Treat Edition” of the Made in Iowa series highlights side hustles and non-brick-and-mortar businesses that are shaping local economies in new ways. This session explores how entrepreneurs are launching and growing businesses from home, shared spaces, mobile setups, and even alongside full-time employment. Panelists will share how they got started, how they reach customers, and what it takes to build something sustainable outside of a traditional storefront. Join us for a panel discussion, featuring: – Courtney Garcia, Art You Wood Love– Jessica Anderson, Jess Desserts LLC.– Becky Vandermark,Trigger Warning Book Bus Moderated by Jennifer Thomas, Program Director of The Iowa Center Women's Business Center, and Grant Rolfes, Assurance Principal with CLA. Through the generosity and support of our sponsor, CLA, registration to Made in Iowa is free.