Iowa Ag Trade Mission to the Philippines & Vietnam
The International Trade office will lead this trade mission that will focus on the Iowa livestock, grain, meat processors industries, and affiliated Iowa livestock and agriculture associations.
Vietnam and the Philippines are burgeoning markets with an appetite for US agricultural goods and services. The two countries have a combined population of nearly 200 million people, providing a large market potential for all Iowa agricultural interests, with continued export growth.
Vietnam has one of the faster growing middle classes, and the Philippines has a relatively high-income for the region. Agricultural exports across both grain and protein commodities have both countries as emerging opportunities to target, especially given global unrest in the commodity markets.
The IEDA team will develop a dynamic itinerary alongside industry partners, with meetings coordinated with government entities, commodity importers, and agricultural interest groups to engage in trade discussions. For more information, contact [email protected] or 515.348.6241.
Small Business Essential: Crossing The Bridge to Brick and Mortar
Online EventAre you ready to make the jump to a brick and mortar business? As a business owner, the decision to open your first physical store is an exciting and important one. Whether you’re expanding on current online or at-home operations or you’re starting a brick-and-mortar store from scratch, there are multiple factors to keep in mind.
Join The Iowa Center and Alyshea Gow, owner and interior designer of Feather Your Nest Interiors as she discusses her journey to owning a brick and mortar storefront.
Smart Start March
Online EventThinking 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.
Start Something Passive Income Series: Drop-Shipping & Affiliate Links
Online EventDuring this installment of the Start Something Passive Income Series, Brady Trent will share tips and tricks on how to take advantage of the convenience of drop-shipping and learn how to earn a commission by promoting your favorite products using affiliate links.
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.
DreamMaker
Online EventWriting a business plan can be intimidating. You’re juggling market research with competitor analysis, financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it’s easy to lose your drive.
DreamMaker Virtual makes it simpler.
Here’s what you’ll do during this 8-week online course:
Work to develop your business plan
Access online material as well as group + one-on-one virtual support
Build your professional network
Connect with others working toward the goal of business ownership
Learn from guest mentors (including CPAs, attorneys, marketing experts and other small business owners)
Trade Mission to Chile & Peru
The targeted Latin American countries of Chile and Peru are rapidly growing economies. Both countries have free trade agreement partnerships with the U.S., which provides opportunities for reduced barriers and increased profitability. In addition to creating more open markets, the free trade agreements have strengthened protection for intellectual property, regulatory transparency, and requires effective labor and environmental enforcement.
This is a multi-industry trade mission and is open for any Iowa manufacturing and commercial companies. An IEDA Trade Mission is an in-country, travel opportunity for companies to receive market research, matchmaking with potential customers or partners, and travel with our IEDA trade mission group to have a week of in-country, one on one meetings. While we travel as a group, business appointments and itineraries are customized for each individual company to help them achieve their business goals for the trip.
Limited space is available – registration will be open soon. Contact Andrea Smith at 515.348.6240, [email protected]
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