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 on the award-winning, Insight on Business the News Hour program.

Monday, May 14, 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, May 15, 2018

Wednesday, May 16, 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 #1MCTwitter @1MillionCupsDSM #1MC

WEDNESDAY WEEKLY, Marketing 101: Hosted by Red 5 Interactive at 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at the NEW Big Acai Bowl (formerly Inspired Grounds) 117 5th St, West Des Moines, Iowa.

SPECIAL EVENT, the Iowa Center for Economic Succes: Aspirant Series: An Entrepreneurial Leadership Event. Through our Aspirant Series, hosted by The Iowa Women’s Business Center, individuals will learn more about entrepreneurship and leadership and connect directly with the resources to help them reach their professional goals.

About the Entrepreneurial Leadership Event – Iowa Center for Economic Success, through our Iowa Women’s Business Center, wants to ensure our entrepreneurial community feels prepared and confident as they enter the small business culture that our state of Iowa embraces, or work to grow within the businesses they are a part of.

This leadership event is designed to provide you with the knowledge, hands-on application, relevant tools, necessary contacts, business mentors and applicable inspiration to immediately put into action after the close of the event.

MONTHLY EVENT, Greater Des Moines Partnership: May Startup Stories; Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT. Register Now. Live recording of Startup Stories DSM Podcast featuring Lil’ Sidekick’s Amy Vohs.

Found in over 3,000 stores, the number of parents that can thank Amy Vohs for creating smart, innovative and safe baby products that makes their lives easier is increasing by the day. Join us for the live recording of the Startup Stories DSM Podcast. Bring your lunch, network with fellow entrepreneurs and hear Amy share with host Mike Colwell how her product, Lil’ Sidekick, grew to become a parent’s must-have. Audience questions are encouraged.

The Startup Stories DSM Podcast is recorded once a month in front of a studio audience. Be sure to listen and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode!

SPECIAL EVENT, FuseDSM (Des Moines East and South Chamber of Commerce): TOSS: Taste of the South Side. Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Event Description: Explore the cuisine of Des Moines with samples from locally-owned restaurants, samples of craft beers from our local and regional breweries will excite your taste buds all while enjoying the beauty of Jasper Winery.

Vote for your favorite restaurateur, bid to win some of the most unique auction packages and celebrate the taste of Des Moines! The VIP Experience is from 4-5pm for $50 and open to the public from 5-7pm for $35 in advance, $40 at the door. The Volunteer of the Year, Alice Bandstra with LifeServe Blood Center will also be awarded to capture the community spirit.

Food Vendors:
Club 2000, Graziano Brothers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Orlondo’s, Pennie Carroll & Assoc. Fried Taco’s, Bordenaro’s Pizza/Baymont Inn & Suites DSM Airport, Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse, Mc Donald’s, Baratta’s, El Patron, Tumea & Sons, Shade Tree Bakery, Skip’s, Angry Goldfish, Hy-Vee, Chocolaterie Stam

Beverage Vendors: Confluence Brewery, Reclaimed Rails, Peace Tree Brewery, Madhouse Brewery, Jasper Winery, Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Iowa Beverage, Doll Distributing

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, May 17, 2018

EVERY THIRD THURSDAY, Gravitate Valley Junction:

8:00am Open Coffee at the West Des Moines Incubator, Gravitate Valley Junction

9:00am Third Thursday Free Coworking Day at Gravitate Valley Junction

4:30pm Gravitate Community Happy Hour—Valley Junction

Friday, May 18, 2018

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Monday, May 21, 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