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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Avenue\, 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!
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LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, September 3\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\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!
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LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, September 8\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\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-13/
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:DreamBuilder Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nDate: Wednesday evenings\, September 9 – October 28 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (for full details and class schedule\, click here!) \nCost: $250 per participant (+ ticket fees) \nRefund Policy: Ticketing fees are not refundable. No refunds will be given after September 2\, 2026. \nCOURSE REQUIREMENTS: \n\nA personal laptop\nAn active email and DreamBuilder login\nCommitment to 2 hours/week of online coursework\nFull attendance and participation\n\nLocation: In-Person (The Iowa Center | 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, Iowa 50312) \nRegister: Here \nWriting a business plan can be intimidating. Small business owners are juggling market research with competitor analysis and financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize\, it’s easy to lose your drive. Let The Iowa Center help you navigate it all. \nThe DreamBuilder Fall 2026 cohort sponsored by U.S. Bank is an 8-week virtual course designed to empower entrepreneurs with group and one-on-one coaching\, step-by-step instruction\, and a supportive peer network. Whether you’re relaunching your business plan or starting from scratch\, this course gives you the clarity and tools to move forward confidently. \nParticipants will receive: \n\nStep-by-step guidance to complete each section of your business plan\nLive group classes and one-on-one business coaching\nBusiness fundamentals training from experienced instructors\nPeer support and networking opportunities\nA $1400-value Industry Intelligence Report based on your NAICS code\nGraduation pitch night to present your business to the community\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/dreambuilder-fall-2026/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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