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SUMMARY:The Iowa Center Presents “Intro to ChatGBT and Marketing Relevance" at the Small Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date: June 10\, 2024\nLocation: FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny\n1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy\nAnkeny\, IA 50023\nLocal and small business owners\, entrepreneurs and startups are invited to join the Greater Des Moines Partnership for the 7th Annual Small Business Success Summit on Monday\, June 10 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. The Iowa Center will be presenting “Intro to ChatGBT and Marketing Relevance.” \nSummit participants will have a chance to hear presentations by keynotes from industry leaders that will inform and inspire\, participate in workshops with fellow business owners from Greater Des Moines (DSM) and engage in in-depth conversations at various breakout sessions. \nClick here to learn more! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/the-iowa-center-presents-intro-to-chatgbt-and-marketing-relevance-at-the-small-business-summit/
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, June 5\, 2024 \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-4/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, June 4 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 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-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:20240603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T111511
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SUMMARY:I Need a Physical Location for My Business: How Do I Get Started? (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Bill Wright\nDate: Monday\, June 3\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nAttend this general session on commercial real estate and learn about picking a location\, lease negotiations\, types of lease\, required documentation\, and more. \nJoin our presenter Bill Wright in The Iowa Center office! \nBill Wright\, Managing Director for CBRE\, has 32 years of experience in commercial real estate brokerage. He specializes in the sale and leasing of office and rental properties\, and is an advisor on real estate strategies\, commercial leases\, lease-related legal issues\, and business plans. Bill and his team at CBRE typically complete approximately 150 commercial real estate transactions per year throughout Central Iowa and the entire State. As a member of The Iowa Center Board of Directors\, Bill has a keen interest in seeing Iowa entrepreneurs succeed in their small businesses. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/i-need-a-physical-location-for-my-business-how-do-i-get-started-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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T160000
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \n \n  \nPresenter: David Tracy of Northgate Marketing\nDate: Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\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-4/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T160000
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, May 21\, 2024\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-35/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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SUMMARY:Creatives' Breakfast Club - Traditional Marketing Practices
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 18\, 2024\nTime: 9:30 – 11:00\nLocation: ARTSwork office\, located inside Mainframe Studios:\n900 Keosauqua Way\, Studio 431\, Des Moines\nRegistration: Click Here\nJoin us for business and career development tips for artists of all disciplines; plus\, you’ll get to know your artist neighbors and we’ll be sharing artist opportunities in our community! \nComplimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/creative-breakfast-club-traditional-marketing-practices/
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: Credit (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, May 15\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nUnderstanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.   \nDid you know that when you apply for a small business loan odds are that you will have to apply using your personal credit? This information is used by lenders and creditors to assess your creditworthiness and determine whether to lend you money or extend credit.  \nUnderstanding your personal credit is an essential part of managing your finances and achieving your financial goals. We will also discuss everything you need to know about building personal credit for your business\, including why it’s important\, how to get started\, and best practices for maintaining good credit!  \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-credit-in-person-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:20240514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T160000
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024\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-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:20240508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T160000
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, May 8\, 2024\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-11/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T160000
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024\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-9/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T111511
CREATED:20240429T165119Z
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SUMMARY:Elevate & Celebrate: A Networking Popup!
DESCRIPTION:Elevate & Celebrate: A Networking Popup!\nDate: Monday\, May 8th\nTime: 6:00 – 8:00 pm\nLocation: Mix Creative\n1271 8th St. Suite 500\nWest Des Moines\, IA 50265\nJoin the Iowa Chapter of the Small Business Association for a popup networking in honor of Erin Huiatt receiving the 2024 Iowa SBA Women In Business Champion of the Year! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-celebrate-a-networking-popup/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T111511
CREATED:20240320T190852Z
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SUMMARY:Harkin Retirement Security Symposium 2024
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 30\, 2024\nTime: 9:00am – 4:15pm\nLocation: Olmsted Center at Drake University\n2875 University Ave\nDes Moines\, IA 50311\nWhether you’re budgeting for the present or planning for your retirement\, managing your finances can be an overwhelming task. That’s why The Harkin Institute chose “Navigating the Journey to Financial Wellness” as the theme for this year’s Harkin Retirement Security Symposium. The event will bring together advocacy and community organizations\, government agencies\, and private companies and their foundations that work on financial wellness and retirement security. The symposium will provide a forum to discuss the most pressing challenges and find collaborative opportunities to address documented financial wellness needs and their relationship to retirement security\, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. \nDrop by The Iowa Center’s table at this event! \nClick here to learn more! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/harkin-retirement-security-symposium-2024/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T111511
CREATED:20240206T165202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T204845Z
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SUMMARY:Creatives' Breakfast Club - Professional Representation for Visual Artists
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 27\, 2024\nTime: 9:30 – 11:00\nLocation: ARTSwork office\, located inside Mainframe Studios:\n900 Keosauqua Way\, Studio 431\, Des Moines\nRegistration: Click Here\nJoin us for business and career development tips for artists of all disciplines; plus\, you’ll get to know your artist neighbors and we’ll be sharing artist opportunities in our community! \nComplimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/creative-breakfast-club-professional-representation-for-visual-artists/
LOCATION:ARTSwork office\, located inside Mainframe Studios\, 900 Keosauqua Way\, Des Moines\, Iowa\, 50309
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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