ILC January Lean Learning Hour
Online EventOur ILC Lean Coffee received a makeover! As a result of feedback from members, Lean Coffee is now the Lean Learning Hour; we will have a topic of the hour and facilitated table discussions on a topic.
This month we will focus on discussing key moments of the ILC Lean Learning Week sessions, important takeaways, new discoveries, and other items of interest.
We will meet via Zoom with breakout rooms and we ask you to turn your camera on, if possible. You will receive the link for this event in your confirmation email. Please check your email and junk folder and use the link to add to your calendar. Note we have changed event management systems so it's possible your confirmation email will go to spam/junk - please tell your system to add [email protected] to your safe senders' list.
Smart Start January 2023 (In Person)
SBDC - Council Bluffs Room 002 Looft Hall, 2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA, United StatesThinking of starting a business? This is a FREE 2-hour rapid fire course providing important steps in starting a business.
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
Online Event1 Million Cups was developed as a simple way to engage entrepreneurs and communities around the world. Each week, we offer a local entrepreneur an opportunity to give a six-minute presentation to a diverse audience of mentors, advisors, and entrepreneurs. Then, as a community, we give them valuable feedback
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids (1MC ICR) has been a community event for years and will continue virtually until further notice. For event and streaming details, check out the 1MC Cedar Rapids page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1MCICR/
The event is FREE to attend!
Iowa City Open Coffee
MERGE - Iowa City 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA, United StatesCoffee with entrepreneurs and creatives in the Iowa City area. Meet other entrepreneurs and creatives, hear announcements on upcoming startup and creative events, and talk about startup and tech news. What better way could there be to start your Wednesday?
Following Iowa City Open Coffee, around the block at MidWestOne Bank, is 1 Million Cups. 1 Million Cups is a start-up community building event launched by the Kauffman Foundation. The events are held across the nation on Wednesdays from 9 am to 10 am and feature 1-2 presentations by local start-ups to a public audience.
If you are new to the area we invite you to join us, or if you know someone new to the Iowa City area please attend and bring them with you. Need a Wingman? Check out iccreatives.com for more information on connecting with other creatives in the corridor.
Please join us for Iowa City Open Coffee at MERGE every Wednesday at 8 am, before 1 Million Cups Iowa City from 9 am to 10 am.
1 Million Cups Iowa City
Online Event1 Million Cups Iowa City is a free weekly program to educate, engage and connect local entrepreneurs and community members. Our meetings are held virtually on Zoom until further notice.
Learn more >>> https://www.1millioncups.com/iowacity.
Top 5 for Small Business: Budgeting and Cash Flow Strategies
Online EventCreating a budget for your business is important, but even more important is doing it correctly. Today’s business landscape is ever changing and can have a large impact on your business, which makes budgeting for the upcoming year even more critical. Walk away with best practices for budgeting and cash flow forecasting in order to make accurate and informed business decisions moving forward.
Open Coworking at Vault
Vault Coworking and Collaboration Space 415 12th Ave SE #201, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesCome see what coworking is all about and spend a day immersed in the creative community! When 1 Million Cups is in Cedar Rapids, we'll also do free cowork Wednesday all day. It's a great way to learn about coworking and meet Vault members if you're new to the community, or just hang out if you're a regular #1MC attendee.
Virtual Reboot | Regional
Online EventHave you ever dreamed of owning and operating your own business? If so, this is the place for you. The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) are taking the Boots to Business/Reboot program online on January 26th, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Standard Time.
This event is open to anyone who is interested in starting or growing a small business.
Topics will include:
· What is Entrepreneurship?
· Idea vs. Business Opportunity?
· Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry
· The Economics of Small Business
· Selecting the Correct Legal Structure
· Financing Your Venture
· Business Planning
· SBA Resources for You
This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and stand with the growing number of small business owners! Join us along with our highly decorated guest presenters and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action!
The Zoom link for the event will be provided prior to the training.
Business Startup Speaker Series: Business Startup Administrative Basics
The Geonetric Building 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesOnce you know with certainty that you are going to start a business there are some administrative things that need to be done to get registered, licensed, and “officially” established. This business startup module will discuss business names; business formation (sole proprietorship, LLC; C-Corp, S-Corp, non-profit), state and local requirements (EIN, licensing), opening a bank account, customer discovery, other startup resources and considerations.
How To Create A Marketing Plan For Your Small Business
Online EventAre you overwhelmed by all the marketing choices for your business? Not sure how or where to spend your time and money? It sounds like you need a marketing plan! Without a plan in place, you could potentially waste thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours trying to grow your business.
In this webinar, professional marketing coach and expert Patty Ross will help you create a marketing plan, define your brand, determine your audience and find where to advertise to get a positive return on investment.
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