Week of Events
Sunday, September 6, 2026
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Monday, September 7, 2026
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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September 8, 2026 -Always Ready: Financials
Always Ready: Financials
Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here Running a small business requires more than having a passion and a vision. To be successful you need to have your financials in order. Unless you are familiar with bookkeeping basics, you might not know how crucial having the right financial documents are to your success. Join The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business. We will discuss and define: Income Statement/Profit and Loss Statement Cash Flow Statement Balance Sheet Accounts Receivable Budget Click here to register!
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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September 9, 2026 -DreamBuilder Fall 2026
DreamBuilder Fall 2026
Date: Wednesday evenings, September 9 - October 28 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (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 September 2, 2026. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: A personal laptop An active email and DreamBuilder login Commitment to 2 hours/week of online coursework Full attendance and participation Location: In-Person (The Iowa Center | 2210 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312) 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 Fall 2026 cohort sponsored by U.S. Bank 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, September 10, 2026
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Friday, September 11, 2026
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Saturday, September 12, 2026
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