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.

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

TOPICAL TUESDAY, Small Business Education, What They Never Told Me About Buying a Business, We’re the Iowa Center: 5:00-6:00 pm, at 8345 University Blvd, Suite F, Clive. Cost: Free Event. Attendees at this Topical Tuesday have the opportunity to hear advice, stories and more from this amazing individual, business owner, volunteer and small business champion!

Lynn Schreder wears many entrepreneurial hats, one of which is Co-Owner of KHI Solutions, an organization specializing in health insurance for individuals, families and small employer groups. Hear from Lynn about her purchase of KHI and all of the things she learned along the way – including how she purchased a multi-million dollar business with $100 cash!

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Wednesday, June 20, 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.

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

MONTHLY, GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP, JUNE STARTUP STORIES: Startup Stories DSM Podcast Live: What Hatchlings’ Brad Dwyer Has in Common with Elon Musk. From his Iowa State University dorm room, Brad Dwyer started a Facebook game called The Worldwide Easter Egg Hunt that became a viral sensation. Fast forward 10 years and his company, Hatchlings, has created several more hit games. In 2017, he joined the likes of Tesla’s Elon Musk and billionaire investor Chris Sacca in taking home the prestigious Golden Kitty Award for AR Product of the Year.

Join us for the live recording of the Startup Stories DSM Podcast. Bring your lunch, network with fellow entrepreneurs and hear Brad share with host Mike Colwell how he amassed over 15 million users from around the globe. Audience questions are encouraged.

Thursday, June 21, 2018

8:00am Open Coffee

Friday, June 22, 2018

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Monday, June 25, 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: June – July 2018