Increasing your sales and more importantly, your profit includes many things from increased foot traffic to better profit margins. Join us to learn simple tactics to get more eyes on your business and more money in your pocket.
TechTalk creates a space for sparking new ideas and conversations between innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, technologists, community members, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage, encourage, and elevate technology in North Iowa by creating the opportunity for meaningful interactions. Members are interested in adding more value to each month’s event while supporting and growing […]
Your small business can unlock social success with Facebook and Instagram ads! Discover how to maximize the impact of targeted ads in this free online workshop. Demystify the process and take your social media marketing to the next level. In this workshop, you'll learn: The basics of ad setup - choosing the right ad objective, […]
Join us July 29 - August 1 in Detroit, Michigan, for the Mentor-Protégé Program Summit 2024! Hosted by the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), this is an opportunity to immerse yourself in learning and networking opportunities while building partnerships and strengthening resilience in the defense industrial base. Aligned with OSBP’s […]
Did you know that Iowa has a $96 million investment from the Department of Treasury to support Iowa's small businesses, including startups, manufacturers, and businesses owned by veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds? Join us for a free lunch-and-learn informational panel event at The Outlet Co-Work & Space on Tuesday, July 30th, from 11:30 […]
On August 6th, Senator Joni Ernst, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, is bringing Washington, D.C., to the heartland. Senator Ernst’s Entrepreneur Expo is the best opportunity of the year for Iowa’s small businesses to learn about federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities, and federal innovation programs. The goal […]
The National APEX Accelerator Alliance (NAPEX) and your local APEX Accelerator Program are excited to announce the upcoming DCAA Pricing Series. Part 2 of the Pricing Series includes Indirect Costs and Rates and Monitoring Subcontracts. This webinar will be held on August 7th at 1:00 pm. Not sure how to build your indirect rates? Experts […]
As 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. The Iowa Center staff will show you what […]
This event, hosted by the Greater Des Moines Partnership on Thursday, August 8th, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, offers a lunch and learn for attendees to experience learning, networking, and developing relationships with local government agencies and other business corporations in the contracting space. The morning will include short briefings from each participating agency […]
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 is to your success. Join The Iowa Center staff as we go over […]
