Presenter: David Tracy, Founder/CEO of Northgate Marketing, Inc. Date: Monday, April 17, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here The power of branding is telling the world who you are. It’s your image and showcases your personality. Getting this right means that somebody needs to get to know you and then turn that knowledge into opportunities for your target market to gravitate toward. But what is the difference between personal branding and corporate branding? Why are both important? How do they impact your business leads and sales? We'll discover this and more during this exciting workshop! About Our Speaker... David Tracey, Founder/CEO of Northgate Marketing, Inc. David Tracy is an award-winning marketing and advertising strategist with a global client base. His specialty is curating effective, in-depth marketing campaigns that bridge international and cultural gaps. He is well-equipped to dive deep into consumer psychology in order to understand why people from many backgrounds gravitate toward certain aesthetics, design and marketing methodologies, and then translates this into effective brands and marketing strategies. Beyond marketing, as a business consultant he has provided in-depth business coaching to over 100+ start-up companies and businesses that were seeking to scale or transition. With a macro perspective, David evaluates all of the components of the businesses he works with, whether that be corporate culture, HR team building, projections, franchising, or healthy scaling strategies. As a keynote speaker, coach and podcast host, David seeks to empower and inspire individuals and businesses toward an optimized and fruitful future. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online 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!

            Presenter: Stephin Dahl, Grant Proposal Writer Date: Monday, April 24, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Have you wanted to apply for a small business grant but found the process to be daunting? Have you been denied for a grant and want to try it again? This is the webinar for you! Join The Iowa Center and Stephin Dahl, grant proposal writer, for this informational webinar on grant writing 101. We will discuss the elements of a grant proposal: Introduction/Abstract/Summary Problem Statement/Needs Assessment Implementation Plan Evaluation Plan Budget Business Grant Opportunities Tune in to discover more benefits in the webinar! About Our Speaker... Stein Dahl, Grant Proposal Writer Stevin Dahl is a successful grant proposal writer, grant researcher and direct solicitation fundraiser for 20+ years. He specializes in working with nonprofits and businesses seeking to secure funds from Federal, State, Foundations and Private Fund sources to accomplish fundraising goals and objectives. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online 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!

            Panel: Candy Fuegen, Owner of Salon Incognito, Jennifer Williams, Owner of Red&Lee Vintage, and Cord Kleist, Owner of Skinny's Barbeque  Date: Friday, May 5, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Pr%f Social (Muscatine) or Online Registration: Click Here Join us for “The Story Of,” a monthly series offered at The Iowa Center, focused on Iowa entrepreneurs and small business owners making their mark in our communities. Treat yourself to this time each month to rekindle your entrepreneurial spirit and connect with others. Join us in person at Pr%f Social on 2nd Street in Muscatine, IA on May 5 at 12pm to hear the exciting entrepreneurial journeys of some of the small business owners in Iowa. After they share their stories there will be time to network with speakers and each other. “The Story Of…Black Owned Businesses in Iowa” panel will include: Candy Fuegen, owner of Salon Incognito Jennifer Williams, owner of Red&Lee Vintage Cord Kleist, owner of Skinny's Barbeque Some of the many topics that will be discussed will be: How each business owner got their start. What advice they have for new and growing small businesses in Iowa. How can we as a community better support small business owners. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am 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 Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online Register: Here Running 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. Join The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business. We will discuss and define: Income Statement/Profit and Loss Statement Cash Flow Statement Balance Sheet Accounts Receivable Budget Click here to register!

    Presenter: Karl Wendt, Procurement Manager Date: Monday, May 22, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Have you wanted to do work for the state of Iowa but found the process to be daunting? This is the webinar for you! Join The Iowa Center and Karl Wendt, procurement manager for the State of Iowa, for this informational webinar on doing business with the state. We will discuss the elements of bidding and contracting, including: Where to find opportunities Who to connect with regarding opportunities Tips to be a successful bidder and contractor Tune in to discover more benefits in the webinar! About Our Speaker... Karl Wendt is the Procurement Manager at the State of Iowa – Department of Administrative Services. His procurement experience comes from the military, private, education, and public sectors. He is the president of the Iowa Public Procurement Association. He is currently on the NASPO-Valuepoint Executive Council and a past member of the US Communities Advisory Board. He has a B.S. in Management from Upper Iowa University and has earned Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) and Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP) certifications. Click here to register! 

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online 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!