Presenter: Paul Lemon Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Join Paul Lemon at The Iowa Center office for a small business course designed to help you prepare for tax season success! Understanding and fulfilling tax obligations is a foundation of financial stability, and this one-hour course is designed to explore how to set up your small business for success by planning ahead for the tax season. During this session, we will explore what you need to know about self-employment tax, late-filing fees, and tips on how to reduce income taxes. This one-hour course will feature interactive exercises, take-home handouts, and a question-and-answer session. Paul Lemon, CFP® (CPA/PFS Retired), has 47 years of experience in tax preparation, tax consulting, and comprehensive fee-only financial planning. Before retiring in 2021, he owned his own firm- Integrated Financial Planning, P.C that specialized in empowering families and small business owners in clarifying and achieving their goals. Paul encourages everyone to “Give money your attention so it doesn’t rob you of your life’s energy.” Paul is also the author of 2 books – Ten Weeks to Financial Awakening – How to Create Your Own Financial Plan Using Quicken®Software and Ahoy, Money! – How to Chart Your Course to Genuine Financial Freedom. In retirement Paul participates in the VITA free income tax preparation program as well as offering free workshops and seminars on personal and small business tax and financial planning topics. Click here to register!

Date: Tuesday, September 17 2024 Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm Location: The Iowa Center Office 2210 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Join The Iowa Center team at our office to celebrate Iowa Center Loan Programs having reached $2 million in two years! This event will feature food from our loan fund client +58 Venezuelan Food and remarks from Jose Venales, The Iowa Center Director of Credit + Lending. SO MUCH TO CELEBRATE! Growth of our Loan Programs Success of our clients Investment in our community POWERED BY PARTNERSHIP! Our Donors Our Investors Our Resource Partners Our Financial Institution Partners Click here to register!

Date: September 28, 2024 Time: 9:30 - 11:00 Location: ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios: 900 Keosauqua Way, Studio 431, Des Moines Registration: Click Here Join 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! Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. Click here to register! 

Date: October 26, 2024 Time: 9:30 - 11:00 Location: ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios: 900 Keosauqua Way, Studio 431, Des Moines Registration: Click Here Join 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! Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. Click here to register! 

Date: November 23, 2024 Time: 9:30 - 11:00 Location: ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios: 900 Keosauqua Way, Studio 431, Des Moines Registration: Click Here Join 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! Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. Click here to register! 

Date: December 21, 2024 Time: 9:30 - 11:00 Location: ARTSwork office, located inside Mainframe Studios: 900 Keosauqua Way, Studio 431, Des Moines Registration: Click Here Join 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! Complimentary coffee and pastries will be provided. Click here to register!