Preparing a Winning Proposal
Online EventSuccess in government contracting requires that you convince a government agency that you are the best choice to fill any particular need. Doing that requires knowing how the system works, who to deal with, the rules, and how to cast yourself in the best light.
CIRAS can help you with that. In this virtual workshop, you'll learn everything from how to read and answer an RFP, to tips for organizing your proposal and getting questions answered. You'll also learn how to avoid some of the most common mistakes.
Selling to the Federal Government Market
Online EventIn this webinar, SCORE expert business mentor and retired Northrup Grumman executive Karen Williams will take you through the steps to sell to the federal government.
In this webinar you will learn:
How to conduct market research to identify opportunities
About identifying subcontracting opportunities
How to market your product / service to prime contractors
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 Five for Small Business: How to use Your Expertise to Talk to Your Audience
Online EventIn this presentation, Merkle Retirement Planning CEO Loren Merkle will talk about how to produce content that increases awareness and trust while positioning you as an expert to your audience. Topics include choosing platforms, creating content, developing a strategy to reach your audience, and more!
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.
Gravitate Community Happy Hour
Gravitate 500 Locus St., Des Moines, IA, United StatesCheck out our coworking spaces, meet other community members and harness the collaborative energy that comes from all of our events!
Join us from 4:30-6:30 PM for a social filled with art, light snacks, wine and and local beer.
State Small Business Credit Initiative Roadshow
Various LocationsJoin Americas SBDC and Iowa Economic Development Authority on June 5th and 6th as they kick off the SSBCI Roadshow! Featuring speakers from IEDA, SBDC Iowa, Innoventure Iowa, and VentureNet Iowa will give information on the State Small Business Credit Initiative and how you can get involved.
Roadshow stops include:
June 5, 2023 - 9 AM: Kirkendall Public Library Council Chambers
1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA
June 5, 2023 - 2 PM: Indian Hills Community College Regional Entrepreneurship Center
1530 Truman St., Ottumwa, IA
June 6, 2023 - 9 AM Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center
101 50th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
June 6, 2023 - 2 PM Eastern IA Community College Urban Campus Community Room
101 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA
Register: Please email Audra Fisher at [email protected] to RSVP to the stop you would like to attend or call 515-294-0041 if you have any questions.
Small Business Essential: Making the Most of Vendor Markets
Online EventThe vendor market community is a great place to start and grow your small business, but what can you do to prepare and make the most of your experience?
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