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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \n \n \nDate: Thursday\, October 22\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\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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SUMMARY:Elevate: HR Strategies for Business Expansion (Online)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 15\, 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: \n \n \nPresenter: 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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SUMMARY:Elevate: Financial Planning for Expansion (Online)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 29\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: Online\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/elevatefinancialonline/
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: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (In Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, November 12\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nA successful expansion starts with a solid plan. This session focuses on building a strategy that supports sustainable growth by helping you identify the resources\, capital\, and people needed to move your business forward. You’ll also learn how to anticipate potential risks and create a roadmap for achieving your expansion goals. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nBuild a strategic roadmap for business expansion.\nDetermine the capital needed to support growth.\nLearn how to build the right team and manage expansion risks.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevatebusinessplan/
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: Building a Successful Expansion Strategy (Online)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, November 19\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nA successful expansion starts with a solid plan. This session focuses on building a strategy that supports sustainable growth by helping you identify the resources\, capital\, and people needed to move your business forward. You’ll also learn how to anticipate potential risks and create a roadmap for achieving your expansion goals. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nBuild a strategic roadmap for business expansion.\nDetermine the capital needed to support growth.\nLearn how to build the right team and manage expansion risks.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
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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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