Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 8:00 - 9:30 am Location: Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe 300 SW 5th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Register: Here Parking: Street and nearby ramp parking is available The “Made In Iowa“ series is a panel discussion exploring the role of small businesses in connecting communities and building culture. This session, we are partnering with three small businesses to discuss their journeys to small business ownership. Join us for a panel discussion, featuring:• Annelise Tarnowski & Tony Tandeski The Rook Room• Maggie Koos, Koos Medical• David Fautsch, Fautsch Tursi• Moderated by Jennifer Thomas, Program Director of The Iowa Center's        Women's Business Center Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm 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: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: 2210 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 Register: Here 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: Lending 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. Click here to register!

Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Virtual Register: Here A four-part series designed to build financial confidence and long-term security. This four-class series offers crucial financial literacy skills, including budgeting, credit scores, saving strategies, fraud prevention, health insurance, and retirement planning. In the first session, participants will learn how to create and maintain a budget and understand credit scores. The second session will focus on developing effective saving habits and recognizing financial fraud. The final two sessions will cover navigating health care options, planning for retirement, and understanding estate planning for long-term financial empowerment. Additional individual coaching will be available between each session to provide further support. Questions about the course? Contact Nick Meyer at nmeyer@ls2group.com Click here to register!