Events

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm Location: Online Register: Here Turn 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. Click here to register! 

          Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff & Karla Guerrero, Klarity Insurance Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Location: HUB 712 (603 N Adams Street, Carroll, Iowa 51401) Register: Here One uncovered claim can undo years of hard work. This one-hour session covers what insurance most small businesses need, where owners tend to overpay, and what to look for in your own policy. Karla Guerrero of Klarity Insurance works with small business owners every day and will take questions throughout the session. What types of coverage your business actually needs Where coverage gaps usually show up The difference between general liability, commercial auto, and workers' comp Plenty of time for your questions Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Thinking about expanding your business? Before taking the next step, it's important to determine whether your business is truly ready for growth. In this session, you'll evaluate your current operations, explore the opportunities and challenges of expansion, and learn how to align growth with your long-term vision. Whether you're considering a new location, hiring additional staff, or expanding your services, this course will help you make informed decisions with confidence. What You'll Learn Evaluate whether your business is ready to expand. Align expansion plans with your long-term goals and mission. Explore the opportunities and challenges of business growth. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Time: 2:00 - 3:30pm Location: 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Small 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. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Register: Here Thinking about expanding your business? Before taking the next step, it's important to determine whether your business is truly ready for growth. In this session, you'll evaluate your current operations, explore the opportunities and challenges of expansion, and learn how to align growth with your long-term vision. Whether you're considering a new location, hiring additional staff, or expanding your services, this course will help you make informed decisions with confidence. What You'll Learn Evaluate whether your business is ready to expand. Align expansion plans with your long-term goals and mission. Explore the opportunities and challenges of business growth. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: In Person Register: Here Growing your business means reaching new customers in meaningful ways. In this session, you'll explore marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness, connect with your target audience, and support long-term growth. Learn how to create a marketing plan that can scale alongside your business and measure the impact of your efforts. What You'll Learn Understand the role marketing plays in business growth. Identify and reach new target markets. Create a scalable marketing strategy with measurable results. Click here to register!   

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Online Register: Here Growing your business means reaching new customers in meaningful ways. In this session, you'll explore marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness, connect with your target audience, and support long-term growth. Learn how to create a marketing plan that can scale alongside your business and measure the impact of your efforts. What You'll Learn Understand the role marketing plays in business growth. Identify and reach new target markets. Create a scalable marketing strategy with measurable results. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here As your business grows, so does your team. This session will help you prepare for the people side of expansion by covering effective hiring practices, employee development, and retention strategies. You'll also gain an understanding of key HR responsibilities to help you build a strong, compliant workplace that supports continued growth. What You'll Learn Recruit and onboard employees for a growing business. Strengthen employee development and retention efforts. Understand payroll, benefits, and HR compliance considerations. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Online Register: Here As your business grows, so does your team. This session will help you prepare for the people side of expansion by covering effective hiring practices, employee development, and retention strategies. You'll also gain an understanding of key HR responsibilities to help you build a strong, compliant workplace that supports continued growth. What You'll Learn Recruit and onboard employees for a growing business. Strengthen employee development and retention efforts. Understand payroll, benefits, and HR compliance considerations. Click here to register!