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, April 2, 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, April 3, 2018
Topical Tuesday: Website Development for Small Businesses, Hosted by Iowa Center for Economic Success. 5-6 PM at 8345 University Blvd, Ste F, Clive. You know your business needs a website, but how do start-ups and small businesses create an effective website with limited budgets? This Topical Tuesday will deliver cost-effective options, insight on smart tools to simplify the design and content management of your site, tips on analyzing your traffic and three critical questions to evaluate whether you need to hire a professional. Micholyn Fajen is founder and marketing director of Fajen Consulting, a full-service marketing company. View Event on Facebook.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY, Entrepreneurial Program and Networking, ‘1 Million Cups Des Moines’: 8am-9:30am. THIS WEEK 1 Million Cups is heading on a field trip! 1MC Unplugged at Drake University. Hosted by 1 Million Cups Des Moines and Entrepreneurship at Drake University. Join us as we head to Drake University for a special #1MCDSM event. Free parking, free coffee and the innovative energy you’ve come to love every Wednesday morning will remain, but shaking things up will be fun and we hope everyone can join us for this one-time event! Free Parking in Lot 1 or Lot 10 near the Turner Jazz Center on campus: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1-million-cups-april-4-tickets-44446588944. For more information about the weekly 1 Million Cups events at the Science Center of Iowa, go to: 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.
MONTHLY LUNCH AND LEARN, Hosted by AMA Iowa, Romancing B2B Influencers: How to Attract, Engage and Persuade Influencers to Co-Create: Check-in and Networking: 11:30 a.m. – Noon at Des Moines Golf and Country Club, 1600 Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines; Announcements and Speaker Introduction: Noon
Speaker Presentation and Q&A: 12:10 p.m. – 1 p.m.
- Open to members and non-members. Registration Fees: Member $35.00; Student $35.00; Guest $50.00; Non-Member $50.00. Registration Details: Register for this luncheon by noon on Monday, April 2. After noon on Monday, April 2, an additional $10 will be charged for registrations.
- Event Description: Speaker: Ashley Zeckman | Director of Agency Marketing | TopRank Marketing. For years celebrities have been gracing the covers of magazines, acting in commercials and pimping out their social media profiles for pay. But should that really be considered influencer marketing?
- Steps for creating a stellar experience for your audience and your influencers.
Scrappy ideas for collaborating with influencers when you have limited time and resources. Bonus: Formulas for determining content and influencer marketing ROI. - Key Takeaways: How to create a great experience for your influencers
How to create a good mix of influencers to support marketing objectives
Top tools to use for influencer + content
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, April 5, 2018
ANNUAL EVENT, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Accelerate DSM 2018: - All-day tickets include lunch: $39; Student, $20
- Attendance limited to 200 participants. Register Now.
- Greater Des Moines Partnership’s third annual Accelerate DSM event features keynote speakers and roundtable sessions throughout the day to give attendees the opportunity to network and learn valuable advice as it relates to accelerating their business. Accelerate DSM is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs from throughout Greater Des Moines (DSM) to learn from each other and from experts from all parts of the startup ecosystem. #DSMUSA
- In a laid-back environment, you’ll catch some words of wisdom from women + men who have been through it before—and maybe walk away with a new connection (or two).
- Sessions are completely free and open to the public, and are held from 11:30am to 1pm, with networking from 11:30am to noon. Seating is first come, first served. Lunch is not provided, though we encourage you to bring your own if you’d like.
- On Friday April 6 we’ll hear from Teresa Adams-Tomka, owner of Kitchen Collage in Des Moines’ East Village. Teresa knows how to create a welcoming environment – whether customers are there to stroll her shop, or engage in one of the many cooking classes offered. Presenting a wide range of kitchenware, cooking classes, and other unique items for entertaining, Teresa has established her business, in 1999, as that of an interactive one – providing her customers many reasons to continue engaging with her along the way.
FRIDAY MONTHLY, Gravitate First Friday Free Coworking Day: 8am – 5pm, at Gravitate Downtown, 317 6th Avenue, Suite 102, Des Moines. Description: Calling all freelancers, remote workers and entrepreneurs! Sick of working from home? Need some social interaction and maybe a little bit of inspiration? Grab a seat at Gravitate for our monthly First Friday *FREE* Coworking day! We’re a community of independent workers who enjoy working around other humans and drinking lots of free coffee. We’d love to work next to you for the day. BONUS: We end each First Friday with a community happy hour! Join us for some craft beer fresh from the keg, wine, and a little socializing to start your weekend. [4:30pm-6:30pm]
Saturday, April 7, 2018
SATURDAY WEEKLY, Entrepreneur Education, B.I.N.G. Sweat Equity Saturday Meetup group: 8am to Noon at Inspired Grounds in Valley Junction. 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, April 9, 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: April – May 2018
Iowa Center for Economic Success Upcoming Events:
American Marketing Association (AMA), Iowa Chapter, Upcoming Events:
https://www.amaiowa.com/en/events/
Upcoming Greater Des Moines Partnership Events:
- Thursday, April 5, 2018 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Accelerate DSM 2018Register Now
- Friday, April 6, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | First Fridays — Teresa Adams-TomkaRegister Now
- Thursday, April 19 | 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Greater Des Moines Partnership Affiliate Networking BreakfastRegister Now
- Wednesday, April 25, 2018 | 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Top Five For Small Business — Things to Know When Leasing a Space for Your BusinessRegister Now
- Thursday, April 26, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Outclass Your Competition: Business Etiquette and Dining SkillsRegister Now
- Wednesday, May 9 – Friday, May 11, 2018 | DMDC 2018Register Now
Click here to view the full calendar of Upcoming Greater Des Moines Partnership Events.
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