BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Iowa Center for Economic Success - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Iowa Center for Economic Success X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://theiowacenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Iowa Center for Economic Success REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240813T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240709T174812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T174812Z UID:10000435-1723561200-1723564800@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, August 13\, 2024\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-38/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240709T173241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T173241Z UID:10000433-1722956400-1722960000@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, August 6\, 2024\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-10/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240606T141331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T141331Z UID:10000432-1722848400-1722855600@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:AARP: Work For Yourself at 50+ DESCRIPTION:Date: August 5\, 2024\nTime: 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nLocation: Online\nRegistration: Click Here\nWork for Yourself@50+ is a webinar to help you gain the knowledge\, support\, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. \nThe decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: \n1. A careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\n2. Exercises to help develop the self-employment idea\n3. A realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\n4. Guidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\n5. Ways to find trustworthy support and services \nThis is an online webinar. In order to access the webinar\, you will need to use either a computer\, tablet for smartphone. You will receive instructions on how to join the webinar in your registration confirmation or your reminder email that will go out prior to the webinar. Please do not share the webinar access information with anyone who is not already registered. \nClick here to register! \nThe Iowa Center Women’s Business Center is funded in part by U.S. Small Business Administration. URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/aarp-work-for-yourself-at-50-11/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240724T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240604T193759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T203302Z UID:10000431-1721833200-1721836800@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \n \n  \nPresenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, July 24\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\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-5/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240717T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240604T192306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T192306Z UID:10000429-1721228400-1721232000@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Credit DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, July 17\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nUnderstanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.   \nDid you know that when you apply for a small business loan odds are that you will have to apply using your personal credit? This information is used by lenders and creditors to assess your creditworthiness and determine whether to lend you money or extend credit. \nUnderstanding your personal credit is an essential part of managing your finances and achieving your financial goals. We will also discuss everything you need to know about building personal credit for your business\, including why it’s important\, how to get started\, and best practices for maintaining good credit!  \n \nClick here to register! URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-credit-11/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240604T191348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T191348Z UID:10000427-1720623600-1720627200@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, July 10\, 2024\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-12/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T110000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240509T171848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T171848Z UID:10000418-1719219600-1719226800@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:AARP: Work For Yourself at 50+ DESCRIPTION:Date: June 24\, 2024\nTime: 9:00 am – 11:00 am\nLocation: Online\nRegistration: Click Here\nWork for Yourself@50+ is a webinar to help you gain the knowledge\, support\, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. \nThe decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting. Work for Yourself@50+ breaks the choices down for older adults in an approachable way through five steps: \n1. A careful consideration of the potential benefits and risks of working for yourself\n2. Exercises to help develop the self-employment idea\n3. A realistic overview of what it takes to pursue a self-employment opportunity\n4. Guidance to help avoid pitfalls and scams\n5. Ways to find trustworthy support and services \nThis is an online webinar. In order to access the webinar\, you will need to use either a computer\, tablet for smartphone. You will receive instructions on how to join the webinar in your registration confirmation or your reminder email that will go out prior to the webinar. Please do not share the webinar access information with anyone who is not already registered. \nClick here to register! \nThe Iowa Center Women’s Business Center is funded in part by U.S. Small Business Administration. URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/aarp-work-for-yourself-at-50-10/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240618T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240509T190841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T190841Z UID:10000423-1718722800-1718726400@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Business Plan DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, June 18\, 2024\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-36/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240509T185814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T185814Z UID:10000422-1718204400-1718208000@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Credit DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, June 12\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\nRegister: Here\nUnderstanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.   \nDid you know that when you apply for a small business loan odds are that you will have to apply using your personal credit? This information is used by lenders and creditors to assess your creditworthiness and determine whether to lend you money or extend credit. \nUnderstanding your personal credit is an essential part of managing your finances and achieving your financial goals. We will also discuss everything you need to know about building personal credit for your business\, including why it’s important\, how to get started\, and best practices for maintaining good credit!  \n \nClick here to register! URL:https://theiowacenter.org/event/always-ready-credit-10/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240611T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240611T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240509T184807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T184807Z UID:10000421-1718118000-1718121600@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Financials DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, June 11\, 2024\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-37/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240401T193036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T202851Z UID:10000267-1716390000-1716393600@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Marketing DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \n \n  \nPresenter: David Tracy of Northgate Marketing\nDate: Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024\nTime: 3:00 – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Virtual\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-4/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240521T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240401T192134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T192134Z UID:10000269-1716303600-1716307200@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Business Plan DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, May 21\, 2024\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-35/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, 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:20240508T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240401T190023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T190023Z UID:10000258-1715180400-1715184000@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Lending DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Wednesday\, May 8\, 2024\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-11/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T070741 CREATED:20240401T185230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T185230Z UID:10000256-1715094000-1715097600@theiowacenter.org SUMMARY:Always Ready: Getting Ready DESCRIPTION:Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff\nDate: Tuesday\, May 7\, 2024\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-9/ LOCATION:Webinar\, Online\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50312\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa Center for Economic Success":MAILTO:info@theiowacenter.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR