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SUMMARY:Small Business Photo Shoot Day (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \nDate: Monday\, December 15\, 2025\nTime: 9:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nHosted in partnership with Bank Iowa  |  Limited Spots Available\nJoin us for a free 30-minute professional photo session designed to help you create high-quality content for your business. Whether you need updated headshots\, product photos\, or visuals for your social media and website\, this session is built to support your brand’s growth. \nWhat’s Included:\n\nA 30-minute personalized photo session\nProfessional headshots\nProduct or service photography\nEdited images and raw files for full creative flexibility\n\nIf your business sells products\, artwork\, or other tangible items\, feel free to bring them so we can feature them in your photos. \nWe will reach out via email during the week of December 8th to confirm your appointment and share final details. \n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/small-business-photo-shoot-day-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Business Plan (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, December 16\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nTurn 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. \n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-business-plan-in-person-12/
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:Taking Your Business to Market: Muscatine (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025\nTime: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nLocation: Muscatine Community College\, 152 Colorado Street\, Rm 8 Strahan Hall\, Muscatine\, IA 52761\nRegister: Here\nAre you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner in Eastern Iowa looking to make a big impact on a limited marketing budget? Taking Your Business to Market will give you the practical strategies and tools to promote your business effectively without breaking the bank. \nThis workshop covers cost-effective marketing techniques tailored for startups and small businesses—from crafting your brand story and leveraging social media to guerrilla marketing tactics and optimizing your online presence. Learn how to reach your audience\, generate leads\, and build a loyal customer base while managing resources efficiently. Walk away with a clear blueprint to market your business smarter and set yourself up for growth and success. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/taking-your-business-to-market-muscatine-in-person/
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:Always Ready: Marketing
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, December 18\, 2025\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!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-marketing-2/
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 Your Business: Human Resources and Talent Managment
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, December 18\, 2025\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nElevate is The Iowa Center’s more advanced 5-class series that helps our clients develop growth strategies for their established small businesses. The series is open to clients who received assistance to launch and grow their small businesses and are ready for the next step\, as well as existing businesses seeking education and support to strengthen\, stabilize and grow. \n\nTopics:\n\nRecruiting strategies and onboarding\nEmployee development and training\nPerformance evaluations and retention strategies\nUnderstanding payroll\, benefits\, and legal compliance\n\n\nAction Items:\n\nDraft a job description and an onboarding plan\nDevelop employment policies and procedures\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
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LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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