Leadership in Manufacturing
Learn and expand leadership skills in this manufacturing and operations-focused series. Held once a month in-person at DMACC's Southridge Center, attendees will gain tools to effectively lead teams in manufacturing […]
Starting a Business in Iowa
Two Rivers Bank and Trust 3025 Ingersoll Avenues, des moines, IA, United StatesDiscover the myths and realities of entrepreneurship, critical success factors, types of businesses, and
business planning basics
Grow with Google Virtual Workshop
Online EventHoliday shoppers are beginning their shopping earlier and earlier. Learn tools to increase your holiday
sales for free, even if you don’t have an e-commerce website or a website at all. We’ll show how local
brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google
Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to
create free Product Listings on Google.
Grow with Google Virtual Workshop
Online EventHoliday shoppers are beginning their shopping earlier and earlier. Learn tools to increase your holiday sales for free, even if you don’t have an e-commerce website or a website at all. We’ll show how local brick-and-mortar businesses can list products on a Google Business Profile. We’ll also cover Google Merchant Center, a no-cost tool that allows both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar businesses to create free Product Listings on Google.
Tech-Driven Productivity
Join renowned tech expert Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend, for a half-day workshop that will empower your small or medium-sized business with the perfect balance of cutting-edge technology, including the transformative power of AI. In this dynamic session, Beth Z will demystify complex technologies and reveal practical insights that will revolutionize the way you […]
Pitch Workshop
Student Innovation Center 606 Bissell Rd, Ames, Iowa, United StatesCraft your 90-second elevator pitch for the upcoming pitch competitions at Iowa State & beyond! Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to quickly and effectively tell your story to any audience.
International Negotiations Webinar
In any business dealing, negotiation is a critical skill that can impact every aspect of a deal for both the buyer and the seller. It also affects the future and ongoing relationship you have with clients and partners. This webinar offers a panel discussion with experienced international industry professionals that will share hands-on experiences of […]
Always Ready: Credit
Online EventUnderstanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit. Did you know that when you apply for a small business loan odds are that you will have to apply using your personal credit? This information is used by lenders and creditors to assess your creditworthiness and determine whether to lend you money or extend […]
Fall Startup Pitch Competition
Student Innovation Center 606 Bissell Rd, Ames, Iowa, United StatesThe Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in […]
Culture and Team Development (Part 1 of 2)
Two Rivers Bank and Trust 3025 Ingersoll Avenues, des moines, IA, United StatesCulture and team development explores the values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors that shape a business's identity, as well as strategies to foster collaboration, communication, and overall effectiveness within teams. Presents the significance of a positive workplace culture, addressing topics such as leadership styles, conflict resolution, and employee well-being. It also delves into the cultivation of high-performing teams through team-building exercises, shared goal-setting, constructive feedback mechanisms, and the development of interpersonal skills. Both instructor led with group discussions.
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