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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business: Human Resources and Talent Management (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 4\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nElevate 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. \n\nTopics:\n\nRecruiting strategies and onboarding\nEmployee development and training\nPerformance evaluations and retention strategies\nUnderstanding payroll\, benefits\, and legal compliance\n\n\nAction Items:\n\nDraft a job description and an onboarding plan\nDevelop employment policies and procedures\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-session-5-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nGetting started in your small business journey can be daunting…let us help you make the process and little easier as we outline some basic steps to Getting Ready!  \n\nWhat are the first steps needed to business ownership? \nWhat’s a business plan and why do you need one? \nWhat are the various types of legal business entities? \nHow do you register your business? \n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-lending-4/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nGetting started in your small business journey can be daunting…let us help you make the process and little easier as we outline some basic steps to Getting Ready!  \n\nWhat are the first steps needed to business ownership? \nWhat’s a business plan and why do you need one? \nWhat are the various types of legal business entities? \nHow do you register your business? \n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-getting-ready-in-person-13/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250814T202143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T213019Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business: Marketing Strategies for Expanding Your Customer Base
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 20\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nElevate 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. \n\nTopics:\n\nBranding and messaging consistency\nDigital marketing (SEO\, social media\, email marketing)\nContent marketing\, lead generation\, and building customer loyalty\nMeasuring ROI on marketing efforts\n\n\nAction Items:\n\nBuild a basic marketing campaign\nCraft a 3 minute business pitch\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-session-2-virtual/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T150000
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \n \n \nDate: Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nAre 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. \nThroughout 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. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-marketing-in-person-13/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T200430Z
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SUMMARY:SmartHER Money Financial Literacy Course – Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nA four-part series designed to build financial confidence and long-term security.\nThis four-class series offers crucial financial literacy skills\, including budgeting\, credit scores\, saving strategies\, fraud prevention\, health insurance\, and retirement planning. In the first session\, participants will learn how to create and maintain a budget and understand credit scores. The second session will focus on developing effective saving habits and recognizing financial fraud. The final two sessions will cover navigating health care options\, planning for retirement\, and understanding estate planning for long-term financial empowerment. Additional individual coaching will be available between each session to provide further support. \nQuestions about the course? Contact Nick Meyer at nmeyer@ls2group.com \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/237626/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251024T160845Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Ready for Business Ownership: Muscatine (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\nLocation: Muscatine Community College\, 152 Colorado Street\, Rm 8 Strahan Hall\, Muscatine\, IA 52761\nRegister: Here\nFrom Idea to Plan: \nStarting your small business journey can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this small-group session\, The Iowa Center staff will walk you through the first steps of launching your business\, from understanding legal business entities and registering your business to creating a business plan that turns your ideas into actionable goals. \nYou’ll learn why a business plan is essential\, how to start building one\, and get a clear road map for completing it. Along the way\, you’ll connect with other aspiring entrepreneurs\, share ideas\, and gain the confidence to take the next steps toward business ownership. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/getting-ready-for-business-ownership-muscatine-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251002T194728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T194728Z
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 19\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nRunning a small business requires more than having a passion and a vision. To be successful you need to have your financials in order. Unless you are familiar with bookkeeping basics\, you might not know how crucial having the right financial documents are to your success.  \nJoin The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business.  \nWe will discuss and define: \n\nIncome Statement/Profit and Loss Statement \nCash Flow Statement\nBalance Sheet\nAccounts Receivable\nBudget\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-financials-8/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251002T201624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T201624Z
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, November 18\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nTurn your dream into a plan with this small group\, one-hour business planning class. The Iowa Center staff will help you kickstart your business plan by providing you a road map on completing your plan and taking the next steps towards business ownership. Also connect with other aspiring small business owners to refine your business ideas as you put them into real plans. \n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-business-plan-6/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251117T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251007T161150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T161150Z
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SUMMARY:AARP: Work for Yourself at 50+
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, November 17\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nLocation: Virtual\nRegistration: Click Here\nWork for Yourself@50+ is a workshop to help you gain the knowledge\, support\, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. \nThe decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: \n1. A careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\n2. Exercises to help develop the self-employment idea\n3. A realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\n4. Guidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\n5. Ways to find trustworthy support and services \nThis is an online webinar. In order to access the webinar\, you will need either a laptop\, tablet or smartphone that is connected to the internet. Once you register\, you will receive a confirmation email that provides access information to join the webinar. \nClick here to register! \nThe Iowa Center Women’s Business Center is funded in part by U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/aarp-work-for-yourself-at-50-5/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251021T200145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T200145Z
UID:10000631-1762968600-1762975800@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:SmartHER Money Financial Literacy Course – Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nA four-part series designed to build financial confidence and long-term security.\nThis four-class series offers crucial financial literacy skills\, including budgeting\, credit scores\, saving strategies\, fraud prevention\, health insurance\, and retirement planning. In the first session\, participants will learn how to create and maintain a budget and understand credit scores. The second session will focus on developing effective saving habits and recognizing financial fraud. The final two sessions will cover navigating health care options\, planning for retirement\, and understanding estate planning for long-term financial empowerment. Additional individual coaching will be available between each session to provide further support. \nQuestions about the course? Contact Nick Meyer at nmeyer@ls2group.com \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/smarther-money-financial-literacy-course-part-3-3/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251002T194553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T161347Z
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nAs 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. \nThe 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. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-lending-in-person-12/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251002T205340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T162646Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Essentials: Sales Tax (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \nDate: Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nNavigating sales tax doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Join us for a practical\, beginner-friendly session on the basics of Iowa sales tax. We’ll cover key topics like: \n\n\nWhat’s taxable (and what’s not) \n\n\nWhen use tax applies \n\n\nHow to determine the correct rate to charge \n\n\nWe’ll also walk through the essentials of staying compliant — from setting up your tax account and registering for the right permit to filing and paying on time. Plus\, we’ll explain what to do if you ever receive a letter from the Iowa Department of Revenue. \nThe presenter for this session is Tim Reilly\, Counsel at BrownWinick law firm\, who previously worked for the DOR as a tax attorney and sales tax policy director and as a state and local tax expert at an accounting firm. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/small-business-essentials-sales-tax-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251029T142434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T143750Z
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SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Graduation (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\, 5:30-7:30 PM (for full details and class schedule\, click here!) \nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312 \nIn 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. \nYou’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. \nWe’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.
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/dreambuilder-graduation-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250814T190935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T151657Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business: Marketing Strategies for Expanding Your Customer Base (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, November 6\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nElevate 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. \n\nTopics:\n\nBranding and messaging consistency\nDigital marketing (SEO\, social media\, email marketing)\nContent marketing\, lead generation\, and building customer loyalty\nMeasuring ROI on marketing efforts\n\n\nAction Items:\n\nBuild a basic marketing campaign\nCraft a 3 minute business pitch\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-session-2-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251021T195659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T195659Z
UID:10000630-1762363800-1762371000@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:SmartHER Money Financial Literacy Course – Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nA four-part series designed to build financial confidence and long-term security.\nThis four-class series offers crucial financial literacy skills\, including budgeting\, credit scores\, saving strategies\, fraud prevention\, health insurance\, and retirement planning. In the first session\, participants will learn how to create and maintain a budget and understand credit scores. The second session will focus on developing effective saving habits and recognizing financial fraud. The final two sessions will cover navigating health care options\, planning for retirement\, and understanding estate planning for long-term financial empowerment. Additional individual coaching will be available between each session to provide further support. \nQuestions about the course? Contact Nick Meyer at nmeyer@ls2group.com \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/smarther-money-financial-literacy-course-part-2-2/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251013T154042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T161519Z
UID:10000625-1762356600-1762360200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Financial Health Chase Money Skills - Understanding and Building Credit (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Marcia Treichel & The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025\nTime: 3:30 – 4:30 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nFinancial Health Chase Money Skills is a financial education program designed to help students and communities improve their financial health. The program offers practical guidance on topics like budgeting\, saving\, credit management\, and fraud prevention. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/financial-health-chase-money-skills-understanding-and-building-credit-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251002T194207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T194207Z
UID:10000620-1762268400-1762272000@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, November 4\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nGetting started in your small business journey can be daunting…let us help you make the process and little easier as we outline some basic steps to Getting Ready!  \n\nWhat are the first steps needed to business ownership? \nWhat’s a business plan and why do you need one? \nWhat are the various types of legal business entities? \nHow do you register your business? \n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-getting-ready-2/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250717T202540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T203115Z
UID:10000559-1761845400-1761852600@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm from September 18th to October 23rd (for full details and class schedule\, click here!) \nCost: $250 per participant (+ ticket fees) \nRefund Policy: Ticketing fees are not refundable. No refunds will be given after September 13\, 2025. \nCOURSE REQUIREMENTS: \n\nA personal laptop\nAn active email account\nAvailability to complete 2 hours/week of homework\nCommitment to attend all in-person sessions\n\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312 \nRegister: Here \nAre 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. \nThroughout 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. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/dreambuilder-in-person-2/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251006T173712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T173712Z
UID:10000627-1761836400-1761840000@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Small Business Taxes: Getting Ready for Tax Time (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 30\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nSmall business taxes can be complicated. Understanding your obligations and keeping good records makes the process easier\, and helps you avoid costly surprises. Join The Iowa Center’s in-house Small Business Tax Professional for a one hour class to learn strategies to prepare for tax time. We will also share information about Iowa Center Services that can help you plan for tax time success. \n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/small-business-taxes-getting-ready-for-tax-time-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251021T195250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T195250Z
UID:10000629-1761759000-1761766200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:SmartHER Money Financial Literacy Course – Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, October 29\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nA four-part series designed to build financial confidence and long-term security.\nThis four-class series offers crucial financial literacy skills\, including budgeting\, credit scores\, saving strategies\, fraud prevention\, health insurance\, and retirement planning. In the first session\, participants will learn how to create and maintain a budget and understand credit scores. The second session will focus on developing effective saving habits and recognizing financial fraud. The final two sessions will cover navigating health care options\, planning for retirement\, and understanding estate planning for long-term financial empowerment. Additional individual coaching will be available between each session to provide further support. \nQuestions about the course? Contact Nick Meyer at nmeyer@ls2group.com \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/smarther-money-financial-literacy-course-part-1-2/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250814T201603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T201603Z
UID:10000598-1761231600-1761238800@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business: Strategic Business Planning and Growth Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nElevate 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. \n\nTopics:\n\nSetting SMART goals and KPIs\nBusiness models and market positioning\nScaling strategies and market expansion\nAdapting to industry trends and market changes\n\n\nAction Items:\n\nCreate a business plan\nIdentify growth opportunities in your market\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-session-1-virtual/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250827T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T162737Z
UID:10000612-1761231600-1761235200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 23\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nAre 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. \nThroughout 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. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-marketing-11/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T183000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250930T191310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T170250Z
UID:10000619-1761067800-1761071400@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Taking Your Business to Market: Muscatine (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nLocation: Muscatine Community College\, 152 Colorado Street\, Rm 9 Strahan Hall\, Muscatine\, IA 52761\nRegister: Here\nAre you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner in Eastern Iowa looking to make a big impact on a limited marketing budget? Taking Your Business to Market will give you the practical strategies and tools to promote your business effectively without breaking the bank. \nThis workshop covers cost-effective marketing techniques tailored for startups and small businesses—from crafting your brand story and leveraging social media to guerrilla marketing tactics and optimizing your online presence. Learn how to reach your audience\, generate leads\, and build a loyal customer base while managing resources efficiently. Walk away with a clear blueprint to market your business smarter and set yourself up for growth and success. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/business-to-market/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250827T162550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T162550Z
UID:10000611-1761058800-1761062400@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Business Plan (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nTurn your dream into a plan with this small group\, one-hour business planning class. The Iowa Center staff will help you kickstart your business plan by providing you a road map on completing your plan and taking the next steps towards business ownership. Also connect with other aspiring small business owners to refine your business ideas as you put them into real plans. \n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-business-plan-in-person-11/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20251007T161127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T161253Z
UID:10000617-1760950800-1760958000@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:AARP: Work for Yourself at 50+
DESCRIPTION:Date: Monday\, October 20\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nLocation: Virtual\nRegistration: Click Here\nWork for Yourself@50+ is a workshop to help you gain the knowledge\, support\, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. \nThe decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: \n1. A careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\n2. Exercises to help develop the self-employment idea\n3. A realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\n4. Guidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\n5. Ways to find trustworthy support and services \nThis is an online webinar. In order to access the webinar\, you will need either a laptop\, tablet or smartphone that is connected to the internet. Once you register\, you will receive a confirmation email that provides access information to join the webinar. \nClick here to register! \nThe Iowa Center Women’s Business Center is funded in part by U.S. Small Business Administration.
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/aarp-work-for-yourself-at-50-4/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250717T202540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T203115Z
UID:10000558-1760635800-1760643000@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm from September 18th to October 23rd (for full details and class schedule\, click here!) \nCost: $250 per participant (+ ticket fees) \nRefund Policy: Ticketing fees are not refundable. No refunds will be given after September 13\, 2025. \nCOURSE REQUIREMENTS: \n\nA personal laptop\nAn active email account\nAvailability to complete 2 hours/week of homework\nCommitment to attend all in-person sessions\n\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312 \nRegister: Here \nAre 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. \nThroughout 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. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/dreambuilder-in-person-2/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250827T160620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T202244Z
UID:10000610-1760540400-1760545800@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Financial Health Chase Money Skills - Understanding and Building Credit (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Marcia Treichel & The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nFinancial Health Chase Money Skills is a financial education program designed to help students and communities improve their financial health. The program offers practical guidance on topics like budgeting\, saving\, credit management\, and fraud prevention. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/chase-building-credit/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250827T160403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T160403Z
UID:10000609-1760454000-1760457600@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nRunning a small business requires more than having a passion and a vision. To be successful you need to have your financials in order. Unless you are familiar with bookkeeping basics\, you might not know how crucial having the right financial documents are to your success.  \nJoin The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business.  \nWe will discuss and define: \n\nIncome Statement/Profit and Loss Statement \nCash Flow Statement\nBalance Sheet\nAccounts Receivable\nBudget\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-financials-in-person-11/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T040148
CREATED:20250814T190153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T200510Z
UID:10000597-1760022000-1760029200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business: Strategic Business Planning and Growth Strategies (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nElevate 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. \n\nTopics:\n\nSetting SMART goals and KPIs\nBusiness models and market positioning\nScaling strategies and market expansion\nAdapting to industry trends and market changes\n\n\nAction Items:\n\nCreate a business plan\nIdentify growth opportunities in your market\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-session-1-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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