Week of Events
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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Monday, July 6, 2026
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Tuesday, July 7, 2026
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July 7, 2026 -Brooklyn Business Builder Series
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July 7, 2026 -Always Ready: Getting Ready
Brooklyn Business Builder Series
     Dates: Tuesday, June 23, July 7, July 21, and August 4 Location: First National Bank Building (101 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA 52211) Register: Here The Brooklyn Business Builder Series is a free 4-class series presented by The Iowa Center in partnership with the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, Poweshiek Economic Development Collaborative, and Brooklyn Economic Development. Small business owners face opportunities and challenges every day. The Brooklyn Business Builder Series teaches the fundamentals of building and maintaining a strong business so you're prepared when need or opportunity arises. Attend one class, a few, or all four — whatever fits your schedule. All classes begin at 3:00 p.m. CLASS 1: Getting Ready How to prepare to start your small business Tuesday, June 23 at 3 p.m. CLASS 2: Business Plan Overview and key elements of a small business plan Tuesday, July 7 at 3 p.m. CLASS 3: Financials & Loans Financial statements, transactions, and lending basics Tuesday, July 21 at 3 p.m. CLASS 4: Marketing A blueprint for small business marketing Tuesday, August 4 at 3 p.m. Register today!
Always Ready: Getting Ready
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 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!
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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July 8, 2026 -Always Ready: Lending
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July 8, 2026 -DreamBuilder Summer 2026
Always Ready: Lending
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm Location: Online 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!
DreamBuilder Summer 2026
Day/Time: Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm from May 27th to July 22nd (for full details and class schedule, click here!) Cost: $250 per participant (+ ticket fees) Refund Policy: Ticketing fees are not refundable. No refunds will be given after May 20th. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: A personal laptop An active email and DreamBuilder login Commitment to 2 hours/week of online coursework Full attendance and participation Location: Online Register: Here Writing a business plan can be intimidating. Small business owners are juggling market research with competitor analysis and financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it’s easy to lose your drive. Let The Iowa Center help you navigate it all. The DreamBuilder Summer 2026 cohort is an 8-week virtual course designed to empower entrepreneurs with group and one-on-one coaching, step-by-step instruction, and a supportive peer network. Whether you’re relaunching your business plan or starting from scratch, this course gives you the clarity and tools to move forward confidently. Participants will receive: Step-by-step guidance to complete each section of your business plan Live group classes and one-on-one business coaching Business fundamentals training from experienced instructors Peer support and networking opportunities A $1400-value Industry Intelligence Report based on your NAICS code Graduation pitch night to present your business to the community  Click here to register!
Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Friday, July 10, 2026
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
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