• I Need a Physical Location for My Business: How Do I Get Started? (In-Person)

    The Iowa Center 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Presenter: Bill Wright Date: Monday, June 3, 2024 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Attend this general session on commercial real estate and learn about picking a location, lease negotiations, types of lease, required documentation, and more. Join our presenter Bill Wright in The Iowa Center office! Bill 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. Click here to register!

  • Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)

    The Iowa Center 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

    Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, June 4 2024 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Getting 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! What are the first steps needed to business ownership? What’s a business plan and why do you need one? What are the various types of legal business entities? How do you register your business? Click here to register!