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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, October 6\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nGetting 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!  \n\nWhat are the first steps needed to business ownership? \nWhat’s a business plan and why do you need one? \nWhat are the various types of legal business entities? \nHow do you register your business? \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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SUMMARY:Are You Ready for QuickBooks?
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\nTime: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.\nLocation: Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Community Room (24 N 9th St\, Fort Dodge\, IA 50501)\nRegister: Here\nWhether you are already using QuickBooks or still deciding\, this session covers what QuickBooks does well\, what it will not do\, and what to have in place first. You will leave knowing whether to set QuickBooks up for your small business\, keep what you already have\, or hand it off. Dr. Humburg is a Fort Dodge CPA who sets up QuickBooks for small businesses. \n• QuickBooks: friend or foe?\n• Q & A \nPlease bring your smartphone\, to participate in an optional\, interactive quiz. (No studying ahead of time necessary.) \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/quickbooksfortdodge/
LOCATION:Fort Dodge Growth Alliance Community Room\, 24 N 9th Street\, Fort Dodge\, 50501\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nAs 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. \nThe 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. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-lending-9/
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:DreamBuilder Fall 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \nDate: Wednesday evenings\, September 9 – October 28 \nTime: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (for full details and class schedule\, click here!) \nCost: $250 per participant (+ ticket fees) \nRefund Policy: Ticketing fees are not refundable. No refunds will be given after September 2\, 2026. \nCOURSE REQUIREMENTS: \n\nA personal laptop\nAn active email and DreamBuilder login\nCommitment to 2 hours/week of online coursework\nFull attendance and participation\n\nLocation: In-Person (The Iowa Center | 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, Iowa 50312) \nRegister: Here \nWriting 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. \nThe 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. \nParticipants will receive: \n\nStep-by-step guidance to complete each section of your business plan\nLive group classes and one-on-one business coaching\nBusiness fundamentals training from experienced instructors\nPeer support and networking opportunities\nA $1400-value Industry Intelligence Report based on your NAICS code\nGraduation pitch night to present your business to the community\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/dreambuilder-fall-2026/2026-10-07/
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: Marketing for Growth and Expansion (Online)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, October 8\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nGrowing your business means reaching new customers in meaningful ways. In this session\, you’ll explore marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness\, connect with your target audience\, and support long-term growth. Learn how to create a marketing plan that can scale alongside your business and measure the impact of your efforts. \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nUnderstand the role marketing plays in business growth.\nIdentify and reach new target markets.\nCreate a scalable marketing strategy with measurable results.\n\n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/elevatemarketingonline/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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