Events for July 23, 2026

          Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner looking to make a big impact with a limited marketing budget? Look no further than "Marketing for Startups with a Small Budget - A Blueprint for Small Business Marketing." This course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively market your startup or small business without breaking the bank. In today's competitive business landscape, creativity and resourcefulness can be your greatest assets, and this course will show you how to leverage them to achieve remarkable marketing results. Throughout this course, you will delve into innovative, cost-effective marketing techniques tailored specifically for startups and small businesses. From crafting a compelling brand story and harnessing the power of social media to mastering guerrilla marketing tactics and optimizing your online presence, you'll gain a comprehensive toolkit for maximizing your marketing efforts on a shoestring budget. Join us on a journey to discover how to reach your target audience, generate leads, and build a loyal customer base, all while managing your resources efficiently. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid blueprint for navigating the world of marketing as a small business, setting you on a path toward sustainable growth and success. Don't let a limited budget hold you back – learn how to market smarter, not harder, and watch your business thrive. Click here to register!

        Date: Thursday, July 23, 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!