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, member of Podcast Iowa.

Monday, March 30, 2020

WEEKLY, Mondays, Mondays for Money, The Iowa Center for Economic Success: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 8345 University Blvd., Suite F, Clive. The Iowa Center hosts sessions to inform clients of the different ways to finance a start-up or operate a 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 31, 2020

WEEKLY, Tuesdays,”Topical Tuesdays,” at The Iowa Center for Economic Success: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 8345 University Blvd., Suite F, Clive. Click Here:  the Iowa Center’s Full Event Calendar   Twitter: @theiowacenter 

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

WEEKLY, Wednesdays, 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. Information: https://www.facebook.com/1MillionCupsDSM  Twitter @1MillionCupsDSM  #1MCT

WEEKLY, Networking, The Friends of Small Business Meetup, hosted by Nexus 6:  9:30 AM – 10:30 AM at West End Architectural Salvage & Coffee Shop, 22 9th Street, Des Moines. A weekly group that meets to discuss marketing and sales strategies in their current roles as business owners or employees.

POSTPONED: NOON SESSION, The Iowa Center, Small Business: Education: 12:00PM – 1:00PM
8345 University Blvd Suite F, CLIVE. Learn more: An Overview of Iowa Center for Economic Succes. Join us over the noon hour to learn what we’re all about at The Iowa Center. Whether you’re interested in Education + Resources, Credit + Lending, or Advocacy + Networking… let’s get something started. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheIowaCenter   Twitter @TheIowaCenter

POSTPONED: ENTREPRENEUR ROUNDTABLE, Entrepreneurs Assembly Iowa, Business Incubation: 5:30PM – 8:30PM. Located at The Runway, 1111 E Army Post Road, Suite 130, inside Southridge Center (enter center through doors between Marshalls and Shoe Carnival). Join Entrepreneurs Assembly, Iowa Chapter, for an amazing professional networking and growth opportunity! More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/466302197569167

EA Roundtable workshops are confidential and provide you the best practices for navigating the hurdles in creating a successful business.

Each participant will forward their business idea through a disciplined process, facilitated by mentors and peers. Each month your “Marching Orders” will be identified. By being accountable and returning to report on your progress, the probability of your success will improve significantly.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

POSTPONED: One More Customer, Business Education and Networking, GoSmallBusiness: 9:30AM – 10:30AM. Located at the Runway, 1111 E Army Post Road, Suite 130, inside Southridge Center (enter the center through doors between Marshalls and Shoe Carnival). Open introductions 10 to 15 minutes, followed by business topic presentation by Fran Tarkington. Morning closes with opportunity for participants to discuss actionable ideas about the topic presented!  Host, Eric Riedinger says he is always amazed at all the good ideas participants come up with in such short time. You are invited to this session and bring a friend to share in this networking event. We would also encourage everybody to take a little time to think about goals that they have on this day, this month, and this year. More information and to register for this free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/one-more-customer-new-location-central-iowa-tickets-54171085174?

Navigating Grants: TSB Sole Operator Fund
Guest Speaker: Russ Dale, The Iowa Center
Thursday, April 2 | 10 a.m. | Online
Join us for an overview of the grant application process for the Targeted Small Business Sole Operator Fund. We’ll talk through key areas in the grant application, including TSB certification and required documentation needed to submit. We’ll also allow some time for general Q&A. Register Now

Friday, April 3, 2020

POSTPONED: Runway Innovation and Event Studio GRAND OPENING Event: 4:00PM – 8:00PM. Located at the Runway, 1111 E Army Post Road, Suite 130, inside Southridge Center (enter the center through doors between Marshalls and Shoe Carnival). More information and to register for this free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/runway-innovation-and-event-studio-open-house-tickets-97530160335

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Sunday, April 5, 2020

POSTPONED: ENTREPRENEUR ROUNDTABLE, Entrepreneurs Assembly Iowa, Business Incubation: 2:30PM – 5:30PM. Located at The Runway, 1111 E Army Post Road, Suite 130, inside Southridge Center (enter center through doors between Marshalls and Shoe Carnival). Join Entrepreneurs Assembly, Iowa Chapter, for an amazing professional networking and growth opportunity! More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/466276527571734/? 

EA Roundtable workshops are confidential and provide you the best practices for navigating the hurdles in creating a successful business.

Each participant will forward their business idea through a disciplined process, facilitated by mentors and peers. Each month your “Marching Orders” will be identified. By being accountable and returning to report on your progress, the probability of your success will improve significantly.

SAVE THE DATES: – March – April 2020

Monday, April 6, 2020

WEEKLY, Mondays, Mondays for Money, The Iowa Center for Economic Success: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 8345 University Blvd., Suite F, Clive. The Iowa Center hosts sessions to inform clients of the different ways to finance a start-up or operate a 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 7, 2020

WEEKLY, Tuesdays,”Topical Tuesdays,” at The Iowa Center for Economic Success: 12:00 – 1:00 PM, 8345 University Blvd., Suite F, Clive. Click Here:  the Iowa Center’s Full Event Calendar   Twitter: @theiowacenter 

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Friday, April 10, 2020

Sunday, April 12, 2020