The #DMBizEvents list 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. Highlighted events are shared and discussed each Monday at 5:45pm during the award-winning, Insight on Business the News Hour radio program.
Monday, February 26, 2018
MONDAY WEEKLY, “Mondays for Money,” The Iowa Center for Economic Success: 12:00 – 1:00PM, 8345 University Blvd., Suite F, Clive.
Every Monday, the Iowa Center hosts lunch hour sessions to inform clients of the different ways to finance a start-up or operating business. Sessions are free and open to the general public. How can you finance your business venture? What funding sources are open to you? What kind of funding makes sense for this stage of your business? How do lenders or investors evaluate a business? Also, Evaluate your level of preparation. Receive a copy of your personal credit history. Click Here: the Iowa Center’s Full Event Calendar Twitter: @theiowacenter
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Bi-Monthly Networking, dsm Magazine March/April Unveiling Party: 5-7 PM, Hosted by Anawim Housing and dsm Magazine at 1171 7th St, Des Moines. Please join us as we unveil our March/April issue of dsm Magazine at Anawim Housing! The March/April issue will bring you a special Healthcare focus. Appetizers and drinks start at 5:00 with the unveiling and special remarks at 6:00. Join us for this special event and to learn more about Anawim Housing! #dsmunveiling. More Information and Registration: https://www.facebook.com/events/1932872003393951/
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY, Entrepreneurial Program and Networking, ‘1 Million Cups Des Moines’: 8am-9:30am, at Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater, 401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines. The most innovative energy you’ll feel all week. Cost: Free Event – Free Parking – Free Coffee. More information: https://www.facebook.com/1MillionCupsDSM Twitter @1MillionCupsDSM #1MC
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY, Marketing 101: Hosted by Red 5 Interactive 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: 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. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheIowaCenter Twitter @TheIowaCenter
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Capital for Your Business, Greater Des Moines Partnership: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST Register Now. Event Description: The purpose of the Capital for Your Business Seminar is to inform and educate both potential and current business owners on capital options for their businesses. This event will walk owners through the spectrum of capital options, bank financing types and expectations, alternate loans and grants and buying on contract. The seminar will also host several speakers and the lessons they learned from personal experience. Cost to attend is $35 members $45 nonmembers and includes lunch. Limit of 20 attendees. Sign up today!
QUARTERLY BUSINESS MARKETING EDUCATION, DMACC Continuing Education: “Crafting a Strategic Social Media Plan.” FFA Enrichment Center, Ankeny; 1-4 PM. Course Description: This interactive course provides a framework for crafting a strategic social media marketing and communication program. It will guide you through the steps necessary for setting measurable goals and objectives for your personal brand, business or organization. You’ll discover how to create a planning calendar and effective posting schedule, execute engaging tactics, monitor community responses, and measure program results. Materials are provided along with on-going access to a private resource board and an exclusive virtual classroom. Prerequisite: Guiding Principles of Social Media Marketing. Bring a laptop to class.. Register<<Here.
Friday, March 2, 2018
First Friday Series – Whitney Warne: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Greater Des Moines Partnership | 700 Locust, Ste 100 in Conference Room Downtown | Des Moines | 11:30AM – 12PM Networking; 12PM – 1PM Program. Whitney Warne, owner of Ivory House Photography, specializes in creating a comfortable environment where her clients feel confident and empowered in front of the camera. In addition to a Bachelor’s and a Master’s Degree in photography she also has 10 years of both shooting and studio management experience. Whitney returned to Des Moines in 2016 to open Ivory House Photography. Whether looking through a lens or cleaning up the parks, you will always find Whitney focused on the task at hand. With her sidekick, Winston, and a studio filled with natural light, she greets clients, friends and family with warmth and an open heart. LEARN MORE>
Saturday, March 3, 2018
SATURDAY WEEKLY, Entrepreneur Education, B.I.N.G. Sweat Equity Saturday Meetup group: 8am to Noon at Smokey Row. 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
Monday, March 5, 2018
MONDAY WEEKLY, “Mondays for Money,” The Iowa Center for Economic Success: 12:00 – 1:00PM, 8345 University Blvd., Suite F, Clive.
Every Monday, the Iowa Center hosts sessions from 12noon-1pm to inform clients of the different ways to finance a start-up or operating business. Sessions are free and open to the general public. How can you finance your business venture? What funding sources are open to you? What kind of funding makes sense for this stage of your business? How do lenders or investors evaluate a business? Also, Evaluate your level of preparation. Receive a copy of your personal credit history. Click Here: the Iowa Center’s Full Event Calendar Twitter: @theiowacenter
SAVE THE DATES: January – March 2018
February Iowa Center for Economic Success Events:
Upcoming Greater Des Moines Partnership Events:
Tuesday, March 6 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | West Des Moines Marriott | West Des Moines. “Keeping Customers Continually Infatuated — Featuring Gabor George Burt” LEARN MORE>
Thursday, March 8 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. | BrownWinick Law Firm | Des Moines
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Thursday, April 5 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Science Center of Iowa | Des Moines
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