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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, April 8\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\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!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-lending-5/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T160000
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, April 7\, 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!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-getting-ready-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260310T184200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T141758Z
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SUMMARY:Chase - El Poder del Capital
DESCRIPTION:Presentador: Personal de JPMorgan Chase\nFecha: Sábado\, 4 de abril\, 2026\nHora: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nUbicación: The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegístrese: Aquí\nTe invitamos a un taller sin costo: El Poder del Capital. Aprende cómo impulsar el crecimiento de tu negocio. Esta clase es en español. \n***Translation: You’re invited to a workshop by JPMorgan Chase at no cost on April 4\, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to noon: The Power of Capital. Learn how to drive your business growth. This class is in Spanish. 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/chase-el-poder-del-capital/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260310T182246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T203945Z
UID:10000684-1775296800-1775300400@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Chase - Conozca su Flujo de Efectivo
DESCRIPTION:Presentador: Personal de JPMorgan Chase\nFecha: Sábado\, 4 de abril\, 2026\nHora: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nUbicación: The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegístrese: Aquí\nTe invitamos a un taller sin costo: Conozca su Flujo de Efectivo. Incrementa el ingreso de efectivo y disminuye el egreso para ayudar a maximizar el éxito del negocio. Esta clase es en español. \n***Translation: You’re invited to a workshop on April 4\, 2026 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at no cost: Know Your Cash Flow. Increase cash inflow and decrease outflow to help maximize business success. This class is in Spanish.
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/chase-conozca-su-flujo-de-efectivo/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260310T180842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T135050Z
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SUMMARY:Chase - Cómo Establecer Metas\, Elaborar un Presupuesto y Ahorrar
DESCRIPTION:Presentador: Personal de JPMorgan Chase\nFecha: Sábado\, 4 de abril\, 2026\nHora: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nUbicación: 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegístrese: Aquí\nTe invitamos a un taller sin costo: Cómo establecer metas\, elaborar un presupuesto y ahorrar. En este taller interactivo\, aprenderán a establecer metas basadas en sus valores\, elaborar un presupuesto que funcione para ustedes y ahorrar para el futuro. Esta clase es en español. \n \nPresenter: JPMorgan Chase Staff\nDate: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM\nLocation: 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nYou’re invited to a workshop at no cost: How to Set Goals\, Make a Budget\, and Save. In this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to set goals based on your values\, create a budget that works for you\, and save for the future. This class is in Spanish.
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/chase-como-establecer-metas-elaborar-un-presupuesto-y-ahorrar/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251125T171559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T215205Z
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SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Spring 2026 Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026\, 5:30-7:30 PM (for full details and class schedule\, click here!) \nLocation: Online \nIn our final session\, we’ll celebrate your hard work and growth throughout the course. This graduation class is your opportunity to put everything you’ve learned into action by presenting your business pitch and sharing your marketing strategy with your peers and instructors. \nYou’ll have the chance to showcase your brand story\, creative marketing ideas\, and the strategies you’ve developed to reach your audience on a budget. This is a supportive and engaging space to gain feedback\, network with fellow entrepreneurs\, and be inspired by the innovative approaches others have crafted. \nWe’ll close out the course by recognizing your accomplishments and setting the stage for your next steps as a confident\, resourceful business owner ready to make an impact.
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/dreambuildergraduation2026/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260311T214308Z
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SUMMARY:Chase Money Skills - How Improve Credit & Manage Debt (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Marcia Treichel with JPMorgan Chase\nDate: Friday\, March 27\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310)\nRegister: Here\nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to improve your credit and better manage any debt you may have\, including building a positive credit history\, reducing your credit utilization and dealing with delinquent debts. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/chase-money-skills-how-improve-credit-manage-debt-hybrid/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260311T204028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T161847Z
UID:10000686-1774605600-1774609200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Chase Money Skills - How to Set Goals\, Build a Budget & Save (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Marcia Treichel with JPMorgan Chase\nDate: Friday\, March 27\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\nLocation: Polk County River Place (2309 Euclid Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310)\nRegister: Here\nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to set goals based on your values\, build a budget that works for you and save for the future. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/chase-money-skills-how-to-set-goals-build-a-budget-save-hybrid/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251125T172630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T215517Z
UID:10000649-1774459800-1774467000@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm from February 11th to April 1st (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 February 2nd. \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: 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/dreambuilder-spring-2026-write-your-business-plan-with-support-strategy-in-person/2026-03-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260205T210004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T210004Z
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \n \n \nDate: Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260205T203430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T134952Z
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SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, March 17\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\nRegister: Here\nRunning 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.  \nJoin The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business.  \nWe will discuss and define: \n\nIncome Statement/Profit and Loss Statement \nCash Flow Statement\nBalance Sheet\nAccounts Receivable\nBudget\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-financials-10/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251125T172630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T215517Z
UID:10000648-1773250200-1773257400@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm from February 11th to April 1st (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 February 2nd. \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: 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/dreambuilder-spring-2026-write-your-business-plan-with-support-strategy-in-person/2026-03-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260205T204221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T144601Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Health Chase Money Skills - Power of Capital (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: JPMorgan Chase Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026\nTime: 3:30 – 4:30 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nWe’re here to help you prepare your business for new opportunities. Understanding your options will help you make more informed decisions as you manage your business today and plan ahead for the future. \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/financial-health-chase-money-skills-power-of-capital-in-person/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260205T205008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T135024Z
UID:10000679-1773154800-1773158400@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00pm\nLocation: Online\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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260205T202955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T203735Z
UID:10000676-1772636400-1772640000@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\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-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260205T202817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T202817Z
UID:10000675-1772550000-1772553600@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Online\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!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-getting-ready-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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260120T213420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T203558Z
UID:10000673-1772193600-1772197200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Financial Health Chase Money Skills - How to Improve Credit & Manage Debt (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: JPMorgan Chase Staff\nDate: Friday\, February 27\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 – 1:00 pm\nLocation: Polk County River Place\n2309 Euclid Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\nRegister: Here\nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to improve your credit and better manage any debt you may have\, including building a positive credit history\, reducing your credit utilization and dealing with delinquent debts. \nThere will be a hybrid option available via zoom: https://jpmchase.zoom.us \nWebinar ID: 93678101647 \nWebinar Password: 439576 \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/chaseimprove/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260120T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T214834Z
UID:10000674-1772186400-1772190000@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Financial Health Chase Money Skills - How to Set Goals\, Build a Budget\, & Save (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: JPMorgan Chase Staff\nDate: Friday\, February 27\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 – 11:00 am\nLocation: Polk County River Place\n2309 Euclid Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50310\nRegister: Here\nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll learn how to improve your credit and better manage any debt you may have\, including building a positive credit history\, reducing your credit utilization and dealing with delinquent debts. \nThere will be a hybrid option available via zoom: https://jpmchase.zoom.us \nWebinar ID: 93678101647 \nWebinar Password: 439576 \n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/chasebudget/
LOCATION:The Iowa Center\, 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251125T172630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T215517Z
UID:10000647-1772040600-1772047800@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm from February 11th to April 1st (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 February 2nd. \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: 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/dreambuilder-spring-2026-write-your-business-plan-with-support-strategy-in-person/2026-02-25/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20250814T210210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T163516Z
UID:10000604-1771513200-1771520400@theiowacenter.org
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
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251217T203212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T203826Z
UID:10000666-1771426800-1771430400@theiowacenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251210T193425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T211801Z
UID:10000663-1771342200-1771345800@theiowacenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251210T192330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T212103Z
UID:10000659-1771340400-1771344000@theiowacenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260216T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251210T193040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T215017Z
UID:10000661-1771254000-1771257600@theiowacenter.org
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!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-marketing/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251125T172630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T215517Z
UID:10000646-1770831000-1770838200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:DreamBuilder Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Day/Time: Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm from February 11th to April 1st (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 February 2nd. \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: 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/dreambuilder-spring-2026-write-your-business-plan-with-support-strategy-in-person/2026-02-11/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251210T191930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T191930Z
UID:10000657-1770735600-1770739200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nRunning 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.  \nJoin The Iowa Center staff as we go over the most useful and important financial documents for your small business.  \nWe will discuss and define: \n\nIncome Statement/Profit and Loss Statement \nCash Flow Statement\nBalance Sheet\nAccounts Receivable\nBudget\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-financials-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20250814T192240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T163536Z
UID:10000603-1770303600-1770310800@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Elevate Your Business: Raising Capital and Funding Business Expansion (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 5\, 2026\nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nLocation: 2210 Grand Ave\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251125T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T211755Z
UID:10000650-1770220800-1770229800@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Access to Capital Day - Connecting Entrepreneurs to Capital
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, February 4\, 2026\nTime: 4:00 – 6:30 pm\nLocation: The Iowa Center Office\n2210 Grand Ave\nDes Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\n\n\n\n\nAccess to Capital Day is a one-day event designed to connect Iowa entrepreneurs with lenders\, funders\, and technical assistance providers\, help them understand funding pathways\, and build relationships with banks and CDFIs.​ \nAgenda: \n\n4:00 – 4:30 PM: Welcome + Quick Panel DiscussionTopic: “What Banks Really Want to See” with 3–5 bank/CDFI representatives.​\n4:30 – 6:30 PM: Speed-dating style lender meetingsAttendees circulate through 7–10 bank/CDFI tables for one-on-one Q&A and relationship-building.​\n\n\n\n\n\n \nClick here to register!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/access-to-capital-day-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20251210T191256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T191256Z
UID:10000653-1770130800-1770134400@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, February 3\, 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!
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-getting-ready-in-person-14/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T124420
CREATED:20260105T212317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T212435Z
UID:10000669-1769761800-1769767200@theiowacenter.org
SUMMARY:2026 Tax Season Kick-Off (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \n \n \n \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Thursday\, January 30\, 2026\nTime: 8:30am – 10:00am\nLocation: 2210 Grand Avenue\, Des Moines\, IA 50312\nRegister: Here\nJoin us as we kick off the tax season with a special launch event celebrating our clients’ achievements\, welcoming our VITA volunteers\, and spotlighting tax benefits that strengthen financial security and support Iowa’s economy. The Iowa Center’s Director of Tax Services\, Karla Evans\, will share an overview of our tax programs designed to help Iowans access every benefit available to them under the tax code\, including: \nVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)\nFree income tax preparation for individuals\, families\, and small businesses earning generally under $69\,000. \nSmall Business Tax Services\nAffordable tax planning\, preparation\, and filing for small businesses with a one-year flat-rate fee. \n \nClick here to register! 
URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/taxlaunch2026/
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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