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SUMMARY:Elevate: Marketing for Growth and Expansion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 1\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: In Person\nRegister: Here\nGrowing your business means reaching new customers in meaningful ways. In this session\, you’ll explore marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness\, connect with your target audience\, and support long-term growth. Learn how to create a marketing plan that can scale alongside your business and measure the impact of your efforts. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nUnderstand the role marketing plays in business growth.\nIdentify and reach new target markets.\nCreate a scalable marketing strategy with measurable results.\n\n \nClick here to register! \n 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevatemarketing/
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-2026/2026-10-07/
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:Elevate: Marketing for Growth and Expansion (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nGrowing your business means reaching new customers in meaningful ways. In this session\, you’ll explore marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness\, connect with your target audience\, and support long-term growth. Learn how to create a marketing plan that can scale alongside your business and measure the impact of your efforts. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nUnderstand the role marketing plays in business growth.\nIdentify and reach new target markets.\nCreate a scalable marketing strategy with measurable results.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevatemarketingonline/
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:Elevate: HR Strategies for Business Expansion (In Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 15\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nAs your business grows\, so does your team. This session will help you prepare for the people side of expansion by covering effective hiring practices\, employee development\, and retention strategies. You’ll also gain an understanding of key HR responsibilities to help you build a strong\, compliant workplace that supports continued growth. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nRecruit and onboard employees for a growing business.\n\n\nStrengthen employee development and retention efforts.\n\n\nUnderstand payroll\, benefits\, and HR compliance considerations.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevatehr/
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-2026/2026-10-21/
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:Elevate: HR Strategies for Business Expansion (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nAs your business grows\, so does your team. This session will help you prepare for the people side of expansion by covering effective hiring practices\, employee development\, and retention strategies. You’ll also gain an understanding of key HR responsibilities to help you build a strong\, compliant workplace that supports continued growth. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nRecruit and onboard employees for a growing business.\n\n\nStrengthen employee development and retention efforts.\n\n\nUnderstand payroll\, benefits\, and HR compliance considerations.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevatehronline/
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:Elevate: Financial Planning for Expansion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nGrowth requires thoughtful financial planning. This session will help you evaluate your business’s financial readiness\, create a budget for expansion\, and understand the funding options available to support your goals. You’ll leave with practical tools to help you make informed financial decisions as your business continues to grow. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nAssess your business’s financial readiness for growth.\n\n\nCreate an expansion budget and cash flow projections.\n\n\nExplore funding options and measure financial performance.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevatefinancials/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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