Presenter: TJ Daniels, Sr Loan Officer + Credit Coach & Alex Polzin, Director of Finance & Administration Date: February 8, 2021 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Online As a small business owner, you won’t ever really know the unexpected challenges or opportunities that await you in life and business. Always Ready: Financials is a working session for you to learn how to financially prepare your small business for the next step in your journey. The Iowa Center staff will show you what you need to do to always be ready to make financial moves in your business, including applying for a loan or buying/selling new goods. This class is especially for you if you’ve ever been denied a loan or need a helping hand to get your financials on track. About our speakers TJ Daniels is the official cheerleader of The Iowa Center. She’s a vibrant supporter of our mission, programs, clients and staff. As a Certified Credit Counselor, she assists clients with their credit, budget, financial statements and so much more. She also works with our lending programs assisting clients from start to finish, and often times well after the loan has closed making many friendships along the way. Alex is responsible for Iowa Center accounting and governmental reporting, he also helps with lending and education programs provided by the Iowa Center.
Presenter: Jamie Nicolino, THE COLLECTIVE Date: February 9, 2021 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Small Businesses have had to pivot their ideas, think creatively, and move differently since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic. In these shifts, entrepreneurs have found ways to continue interacting & growing their communities, strengthen their social media platforms, and ensure safety for themselves & customers! Jamie Nicolino, Creator of THE COLLECTIVE, shares her experience, hesitancies, and continued lessons as a shop owner. About our speaker Jamie Nicolino (pronouns: she/her/hers) is a Des Moines native and has a strong love for supporting local and creating community wherever she goes. She is a proud small-business owner of THE COLLECTIVE, a small sustainable shop downtown offering vegan + ethically made goods to help you live a more compassionate, eco-friendly life. One of Jamie’s goals through her business is to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for the community to learn and grow in sustainability together.  Jamie is passionate about how veganism, sobriety, sustainability, and social justice have all intersected and collectively challenged and inspired her to be the very best version of herself.  Some of her favorite activities include snuggles with her cat Sophie, spending time with her sister and niece, knitting, supporting small local businesses, being active within the community and enjoying the outdoors.Â
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