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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Monday\, February 16\, 2026\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!
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LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: Virtual\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-13/
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:Financial Health Chase Money Skills - Understanding and Building Credit (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Marcia Treichel & The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, February 17\, 2026\nTime: 3:30 – 4:30 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nFinancial Health Chase Money Skills is a financial education program designed to help students and communities improve their financial health. The program offers practical guidance on topics like budgeting\, saving\, credit management\, and fraud prevention. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/financial-health-chase-money-skills-understanding-and-building-credit-in-person-4/
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:Exploring Healthcare Options for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: Holmes Murphy + Oscar Health\nDate: Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nThis session is led by the employee benefits team at Holmes Murphy\, a nationally recognized insurance consulting firm with nearly a century of experience partnering with businesses to promote health\, protect wealth\, and deliver peace of mind. Joining the conversation will be representatives from Oscar Health\, who will share insight into newer healthcare plan options that many business owners may not yet be familiar with. \nTogether\, they’ll provide practical\, real-world guidance to help you better understand healthcare benefits and confidently take the next step. \nIn this class\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat does employer-sponsored health insurance look like for small businesses?\nWhat factors should business owners consider when offering benefits?\nWhat role does a benefits broker play in designing and managing a plan?\nWhat is ICHRA and how does it work?\nWhat healthcare plan options\, including newer alternatives\, are available to employers today?\nHow can benefits support both business goals and employee well-being?\n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/healthsmallbusinesses/
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: Raising Capital and Funding Business Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026\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\nTypes of funding: debt\, equity\, and hybrid models\nNavigating loans\, grants\, angel investors\, and venture capital\nCrafting an effective pitch deck\nUnderstanding valuation and term sheets\nLeveraging crowdfunding and community investment\n\n\nAction Items:\n\nCreate a pitch deck\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevate-session-4-virtual/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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