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, March 12, 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, March 13, 2018
Wednesday, March 14, 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
MILESTONE 1 MILLION CUPS EVENT! Join us as welcome Governor Kim Reynolds to a lead a discussion on the state of entrepreneurship in Iowa. Governor Reynolds will share a brief presentation she recently shared at the White House, then she’ll address hot topics over a fireside chat with Ben McDougal.
Do you have a question or hot topic idea for the fireside chat? We’re taking community questions up until the event. To submit your questions or topic ideas, please share them here or tag @1MillionCupsDSM and include #1MCDSM on Twitter or Instagram.
We expect to hit max capacity, so please arrive early to make sure you get coffee and a seat in our downtown theater. Like every Wednesday at 1 Million Cups Des Moines, free garage parking, hot coffee, energized networking and entrepreneurial energy is proudly provided by your team of #1MC organizers and our amazing family of community sponsors. Please RSVP, share this event, keep building and we’ll everyone soon!
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 Session, 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 15, 2018
ANNUAL EVENT: Celebrate Iowa Coworking Day and Pi Day with Free Coworking! Need an excuse to get out of your pajamas or leave the confines of your office? Look no further! Celebrate #IowaCoworkingDay and #NationalPiDay by joining us for a day of FREE coworking (and pie!) at either of our locations!
As a way to recognize the growing community of coworking spaces that sprung up across the state of Iowa, Governor Brandstad signed a proclamation in 2016 declaring March 14th to be Iowa Coworking Day.
We’ll also be celebrating Pi Day with pie from Sandrilene! Join us for what is sure to be a fun-filled day of networking, coworking, and of course pie.
(Free Coworking & Pie at BOTH Gravitate Locations: Gravitate & Gravitate)
This class will go over the basics of shooting video with your smartphone and then an introduction to editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. Attendees will work in teams to shoot and edit two videos during the day-long workshop. The event will be held in a computer lab in Meredith Hall. Exact location TBD. Details and registration.
Schedule: Morning session: 9 a.m. to noon
• Introductions
• Basics of shooting video
• How to edit in Adobe Premiere Pro
Lunch/networking on your own: Noon to 1 p.m.
Afternoon session: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Finish up editing if needed
• Watch videos
• Interviews and external microphones
• Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Watch videos
Friday, March 15, 2018
Saturday, March 16, 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 19, 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: March – April 2018
March Iowa Center for Economic Success Events:
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Monetery, Hosted by Dwolla: Monetery is an event about building value.
Des Moines Social Club, 900 Mulberry St, Des Moines. Tuesday, March 20 at 3 PM – 6 PM Tickets Available monetery.com
American Marketing Association (AMA), Iowa Chapter: Upcoming Events:
Workshop: How to Succeed in Zuckerberg’s New Facebook, Hosted by AMA Iowa.
Wednesday, March 21 at 3 PM – 6 PM, 3100 101st Street, Suite A, Urbandale.
Details and Registration.
Presenters:
Justin Wise | Think Digital
Chris Snider | Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Registration and Networking: 3-3:30 p.m.
Workshop: 3:30-5 p.m.
Social Hour & Venue Tour: 5-6 p.m.
Workshop Description: Everything changed on Jan. 11. That’s the day that Mark Zuckerberg decided to make Facebook more about friends and family and less about marketing.
Justin Wise from Think Digital and Chris Snider from Drake University will discuss how to succeed on Facebook in 2018 – from creating advertising that gives a return on your investment to creating content that will break through the new “friends and family” algorithm update.
Chris will discuss what we know about Facebook’s big update and what you can do to make sure your content still gets noticed by users. He’ll also offer some alternatives if Facebook is no longer working for your business. Justin will share his expertise for finding success with Facebook advertising that has come from placing thousands of dollars worth of advertising for clients.
After the workshop, there will be a social with drinks and a tour of Red Noise 6 Studios.
Key Takeaways:
- How to create content that breaks through Facebook’s algorithm
- Social media trends beyond Facebook for 2018
- How to find success using Facebook advertising
Upcoming Greater Des Moines Partnership Events:
Thursday, April 5 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Science Center of Iowa | Des Moines
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