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/

Tuesday, September 12, 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

QUARTERLY BUSINESS EDUCATION: DMACC Continuing Education: “Social Media Marketing Strategy,” FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny, Iowa, Room 212. Three Tuesday evenings: 09/12/2017 – 09/26/2017 from 6:00 to 8:30PM.
Course Description:
This strategic course provides an overview of social media in the digital marketing context, as well as teaches how to set measurable goals and integrate social media into an overall marketing and communication plan. Participants learn about the marketing benefits of each of the top social networks; gain a list of the best educational resources for continued social media marketing learning; and take away a treasure chest of very cool tools for social media research, measuring, monitoring, reporting, engagement, amplifying, content development, sharing, planning, organizing, event promotion, community building and more. Bring a flash drive or $8 material fee for instructor. Laptop optional.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE MONDAY NIGHT 9/11/17:  https://ce.dmacctraining.com/dmacc2/public/store/search.do?navigator=retrieveItem&item=J5nd_ZUsCKPTKRsOnEYLZw

Wednesday, September 13, 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: Marketing 101: Hosted by Nexus 6 Marketing at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at Inspired Grounds Cafe, 117 5th St, West Des Moines, Iowa.

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

Thursday, September 14, 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, September 15, 2017

Saturday, September 16, 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, September 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

SAVE THE DATES:

September 2017

AMA IOWA WORKSHOP: Video Marketing, Take One, ACTION!: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, 909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA.
Registration Required: Register Here
Registration Fees: Member $10.00: Student $10.00; Guest $15.00; Non-Member $15.00
Event Description: Video Marketing, Take One, ACTION! Become a Video Marketing Superstar
Presenter: Jeff Julian | Co-Founder | EnterpriseMarketer.com

Check-in and Networking: 3-3:30 p.m.
Program: 3:30-5 p.m.

At our April luncheon, Jeff Julian presented on understanding what goes into producing valuable video assets. Whether you attended that event or not, AMA Iowa invites you to join us as we welcome back Jeff Julian who will host this video focused workshop on Tuesday, September 19 where he’ll dive even deeper into the topic of video marketing.

Workshop Description:
With live video enabled on the big social media platforms, 2017 could finally be what the last five years have claimed to be: ‘The Year of Video Marketing.’ It could be big for your marketing team, but only if you’re able to produce quality video content.

SPECIAL EVENT: Greater Des Moines Partnership: Raising Capital Seminar: Thursday, September 21, 2017 8 a.m. – 3 p.m | Register for RAISING CAPITAL SEMINAR

THIRD THURSDAY MONTHLY: GRAVITATE VALLEY JUNCTION: Mark your calendars for (09/21) – open coworking 9am-4:30pm at Gravitate Valley Junction + #happyhour 4:30  to 6:30pm.  #thirdthursday || #gravitate #coworking #coworkinglife

QUARTERLY BUSINESS EDUCATION: DMACC Continuing Education: “Social Media Marketing Strategy,” Southridge Center, Des Moines, Iowa, Room 21. Thursday: 09/28/2017 from 8:00AM to 4:30PM.

Course Description:
This strategic course provides an overview of social media in the digital marketing context, as well as teaches how to set measurable goals and integrate social media into an overall marketing and communication plan. Participants learn about the marketing benefits of each of the top social networks; gain a list of the best educational resources for continued social media marketing learning; and take away a treasure chest of very cool tools for social media research, measuring, monitoring, reporting, engagement, amplifying, content development, sharing, planning, organizing, event promotion, community building and more. Bring a flash drive or $8 material fee for instructor. Laptop optional. REGISTRATION: https://ce.dmacctraining.com/dmacc2/public/store/search.do?navigator=retrieveItem&item=zPnQ5kuzLKllaOXHgnwMXg**