Thinking about owning a business? Just Start: Introduction to Entrepreneurship is designed with aspiring entrepreneurs in mind. If you’re creative, community-minded, and serious about exploring entrepreneurship, join us on Friday, November 8th. Sign up today! When: Friday, November 8th from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Where: The Roundhouse (301 W. Montgomery St, Creston, IA) Register: […]
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The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Ames Alliance, and the SBDC will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. During this workshop, attendees will learn various topics such as insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration, and operations. Topics will be presented by local business professionals.
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At just 23 years old, Anna Shervheim began pursuing her goal of owning a coffee shop. In March of 2022, she bought a building which has now become Village Coffee, which had its grand opening in August 2022. Located in Lenox, Iowa, Village Coffee is an Artisanal coffee shop which brings the feel of a
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Emprendimiento Latino 5M, Iowa City Two years ago, Marcela Hurtado, Marlen Mendoza, Maria Teresa, Maria Cachua, and Janet Marcelino started their business, Emprendimiento Latino 5M, in Iowa City, Iowa. The five were enjoying coffee together and discussing their personal business endeavors when they realized how hard it is to navigate the business world. It is
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Marion Chocolate Shop, Marion Ben and Katy Davis are the fifth owners of the Marion Chocolate Shop, a forty-year-old business with a reputation for success. Ben and Katy did not set out to buy a chocolate shop, but the opportunity arose and the couple is delighted that they took it. Before owning the chocolate shop,
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Ames Burlington Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Coralville Council Bluffs Creston Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Ft. Dodge Mason City Ottumwa Sioux City Spencer Northwest Iowa SBDC Larry WajdaRegional Director Phone: 712-580-8619 Email: lwajda@iowalakes.edu Request Counseling Address Iowa Lakes Community College1900 Grand Ave, Suite B1Spencer, IA 51301 Hosted by: About the Northwest Iowa Center The Northwest Iowa
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Ames Burlington Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Coralville Council Bluffs Creston Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Ft. Dodge Mason City Ottumwa Sioux City Spencer Mid Iowa SBDC Jenica JohnsonRegional Director Phone: 515-331-8954Email: Jenica@iastate.edu Sheri BensonBusiness Counselor Phone: 515-331-8954Email: sbenson1@iastate.edu Address 6500 University Ave., Ste 100Windsor Heights, IA 50324 Hosted by: Request Counseling About the Mid Iowa Center
Ames Burlington Cedar Falls Cedar Rapids Coralville Council Bluffs Creston Davenport Des Moines Dubuque Ft. Dodge Mason City Ottumwa Sioux City Spencer Eastern Iowa SBDC Joel YoungsRegional Director Phone:Â 563-336-3401Email: jeyoungs@eicc.edu Request Counseling AddressUrban Campus East101 W. 3rd St, Ste 161Davenport, IA 52801 Hosted by: About the Eastern Iowa Center The Eastern Iowa center opened November
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REACT – RECOVERY – RESILIENCESBDC IOWA CLIENTS SHARE THEIR COVID-19 JOURNEYSHOP WHERE I LIVECherie Edilson, Founder & Owner How did you come up with the idea for Shop Where I Live?In early 2017 my husband and I were both small business owners. I created handmade products and sold them online through my website and Amazon,
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When it has come time for your business to hire its first employee, there are Iowa tax issues to keep in mind. Every employer who maintains an office or transacts business in Iowa and who is required to withhold federal income tax on any compensation paid to employees for services performed in Iowa is required
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