Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here Turn your dream into a plan with this small group, one-hour business planning class. The Iowa Center staff will help you kickstart your business plan by providing you a road map on completing your plan and taking the next steps towards business ownership. Also connect with other aspiring small business owners to refine your business ideas as you put them into real plans. Click here to register! 

          Presenter: David Tracy of Northgate Marketing Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here Are 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. Throughout 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. Click here to register!

Date: Friday, January 26 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am Location: Polk County River Place 2309 Euclid Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310 Register: Here Learn about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program – free tax preparation for low income individuals, families, and small businesses.   The Iowa Center and our partners manage 80 tax sites around the state.  At this event, we will share background on the program, who is eligible for these services, and how to access them.  In 2023, the program provided tax preparation services for 12,629 Iowans who received over $17 million in state and federal refunds.  Click here to register!