Events

      Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Online Register: Here As 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. What You'll Learn Recruit and onboard employees for a growing business. Strengthen employee development and retention efforts. Understand payroll, benefits, and HR compliance considerations. Click here to register! 

      Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Growth 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. What You'll Learn Assess your business's financial readiness for growth. Create an expansion budget and cash flow projections. Explore funding options and measure financial performance. Click here to register!