Presenter: Jaclyn Boldt, Executive Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Online Registration: Click Here Iowa’s community colleges are calling on Iowa small business owners to apply for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, which will offer its 10th cohort in Iowa this fall. The program, which is provided at no cost and is offered in partnership with Iowa’s community colleges, includes curriculum developed by Babson College – recently named No. 1 for Entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report for the 22nd year in a row. The Iowa Center is partnering to host an information session on this opportunity. Accepted applicants receive hands-on education for business growth and continuity, access to highly-trained, small business professionals, and an expanded peer network of small business owners from across the country. Participants of the program are small business owners from across the state that represent a diverse range of business and industry. These business owners join a network of more than 13,000 10KSB alumni nationwide, and more than 250 program alumni in Iowa. About Our Speaker... Jacki is the Executive Director for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program in Iowa and works to support small business growth across the state. Prior to her role in 10KSB, she served as a Business Consultant where she worked with clients in the DMACC region on workforce development and employee training initiatives. Jacki earned her Masters Degree in Business Analytics from University of Iowa and holds undergrad degrees in Business and Education. Click here to register!
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am Location: Online Register: Here Getting 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! What are the first steps needed to business ownership? What’s a business plan and why do you need one? What are the various types of legal business entities? How do you register your business? Click here to register!
Presenter: Teleza Daniels, Program Director of The Iowa Center Women's Business Center Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023 Time: 9:00am – 11:00am Location: Online Registration: Click Here The Iowa Center, in conjunction with the AARP Foundation, is hosting this informational webinar for those over 50 who are considering self employment as a way to ensure financial security. Whether it's freelancing, contracted services, side gigs or starting a small business, this workshop will help you make the right decision and point you to additional resources to get started. Click here to register!
Date: Friday, June 2, 2023 Time: 12 – 1pm Location: The Iowa Center (2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312) or Virtual Register: Online Join us for “The Story Of,” a monthly series offered at The Iowa Center, focused on Iowa entrepreneurs and small business owners making their mark in our communities. Treat yourself to this time each month to rekindle your entrepreneurial spirit and connect with others. Join us in person at The Iowa Center on June 2 at 12pm to hear the exciting entrepreneurial journeys of small business owners in the Highland Park neighborhood of Des Moines. After they share their stories there will be time to network with the speakers and each other. The panel will include: Drew and Kara Kelso of The Slow Down Coffee Co. Some of the many topics that will be discussed will be: How each business owner got their start. What advice they have for new and growing small businesses in Iowa. How can we as a community support black owned businesses. Register here!
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