Tune in to AM-940 every Monday at 5:40PM to Insight on Business the News Hour * (the only hour-long, business broadcast in the Midwest) when Michael Libbie and Laura Kinnard discuss their favorite upcoming #DMBizEvents and social media tips. Also click here to listen to the weekly podcast recap.

#DMBizEvents list below includes networking, educational, informational or social-business events to be held in the Greater Des Moines Metro area for the next seven days, plus SAVE THE DATES. You may also…

• Find #DMBizEvents on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook to discover events as they’re added.
• Add your favorite business-related event to our list using #DMBizEvents hashtag on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.
• View Des Moines Area Business Facebook Events at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/alauremarketing/events/
• View Des Moines area chamber events: https://www.desmoinesmetro.com/en/calendar/

 

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

WEDNESDAY WEEKLY: BUSINESS NETWORKING: 1 Million Cups Des Moines: The most innovative energy you’ll feel all week. Every Wednesday, 8am-9:30am, at Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines. Cost: Free Event – Free Parking – Free Coffee. More Information: https://www.facebook.com/1MillionCupsDSM  Twitter @1MillionCupsDSM  #1MC

WEDNESDAY WEEKLY: SMALL BUSINESS EDUCATION: Noon Sessions: We’re the Iowa Center: The most innovative energy you’ll feel all week. Every Wednesday, Noon-1:00 pm, at 8345 University Blvd, Suite F, Clive. Cost: Free Event. We empower Iowans to succeed financially through education, resources, and connections. Learn more about our Credit + Lending, Education + Resources, and Advocacy + Networking by attending one of these info sessions, held every Wednesday at noon. More Information: http://theiowacenter.org/calendar/events/event-80/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheIowaCenter   Twitter  @TheIowaCenter

MONTHLY LUNCH AND LEARN BY AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION OF IOWA (AMA IOWA): July Luncheon with Josh Krakauer, CEO of Sculpt! “Why the Best Marketers Don’t Guess, They Listen” Hosted by AMA Iowa from 11:30AM to 1:00PM, Sheraton West Des Moines, 1800 50th St, West Des Moines.

It all starts with a conversation. Inspired by tools and tactics used by some of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial brands, learn the secret to breakthrough campaigns, winning content, and marketing that moves people. (Of course, it’s not really a secret at all.) Whether you’re building a personal, startup, or established brand, Josh will share strategies for capturing consumer insight across the entire buyers’ journey and applying it to your social media and digital marketing efforts. Walk away with specific steps for learning your audience’s pain points, needs, and desires to make more meaningful marketing. About event: https://www.amaiowa.com/en/events/?action=view&eventID=16655

Twitter @AMAiowa

Thursday, July 13, 2017

THURSDAY WEEKLY: Business Incubator Networking Group – Iowa (B.I.N.G.) 12-1pm Networking and education at the West Des Moines Incubator – 318 5th Street, West Des Moines. Followed by FREE open co-working in the WDM Incubator from 1 to 5 PM.  Twitter @JadeHandy

Friday, July 14, 2017

MONTHLY NETWORKING: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF IOWA’S TECHBREW AM: 8:00PM – 9:00AM, WEST END ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE, 22 9th St, Des Moines, Join The Technology Association of Iowa for TechBrew AM in the morning with coffee and vinyl Fridays! TechBrew AM is a morning networking event for entrepreneurs, technologists, government officials, business leaders and funders to connect over coffee and learn about a local technology executive.

At TechBrew AM, TAI President, Brian Waller will conduct a casual interview with Larry Brandmeyer AVP, Software Development Services at Nationwide, who will share his favorite music for vinyl Friday, discuss his career path, and talk about what’s most important for the Iowa technology community moving forward.  July TechBrew AM is sponsored by Davis Brown Law Firm. Information and RSVP: https://www.technologyiowa.org/Events/ShowEvent?id=113

Twitter: @TechnologyIowa

Saturday, July 15, 2017

WEEKLY: Small Business Incubator (BING-IA SES) B.I.N.G. Sweat Equity Saturday Meetup group: 8am to Noon at the West Des Moines Incubator (318 5th Street, West Des Moines). Meet and help ambitious people who have businesses or business startup aspirations. Roll up your sleeves on a Saturday to launch or grow a business. Meet with your team, work on your next steps, help others with their tasks and challenges and/or just provide your expertise and time to others. This is a time and a place to get things done and make things happen! http://www.meetup.com/Small-Business-Incubator-Meetup-West-Des-Moines-Iowa/events/218852426/   Twitter @JadeHandy

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

TUESDAY WEEKLY: Iowa Business Connection (IBC), Des Moines Chapter – Coffee Meetup: Every Tues morning 8:00 – 9:00am at Smokey Row, 1910 Cottage Grove Ave. “Turn connections into contacts and contacts into friends. No fees, no dues, no mandatory meetings!” More info: http://www.iowabusinessconnection.com/ or call Matt Youngs at 515-201-8705  LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Iowa-Business-Connection-4603300/abou

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Wednesday, July 19, 2017