Events for October 7, 2026

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 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 Whether you are already using QuickBooks or still deciding, this session covers what QuickBooks does well, what it will not do, and what to have in place first. You will leave knowing whether to set QuickBooks up for your small business, keep what you already have, or hand it off. Dr. Humburg is a Fort Dodge CPA who sets up QuickBooks for small businesses. • QuickBooks: friend or foe? • Q & A Please bring your smartphone, to participate in an optional, interactive quiz. (No studying ahead of time necessary.) Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, October 7, 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!