EXPORTECH 2024
Virtual and Ames, IAExporTech provides a structured process designed to accelerate export growth for small- to medium-sized manufacturers and service providers. The 10-week program combines group workshops with individual coaching, leading to an export plan. Organizing partners and sponsors include IEDA, Iowa State University's CIRAS, U.S. Commercial Service and MEP National Network. More information can be found on this flyer. […]
03-26-24 Is Commercial Real Estate Right for My Small Business?
Zoom EventConsidering whether to open a brick and mortar location? Or exploring commercial real estate as an investment for your business? Learn from an expert about today's marketplace and what you should know before you lease or buy. The facilitator for this discussion is Art Rendak. Art is the president of Inland Mortgage Capital with expertise in […]
Grow Your Sales by Getting Higher-Paying Clients
Zoom EventFor entrepreneurs, time is money, so why settle for low-paying clients when, with the same amount of effort, you could attract high-paying clients like major corporations and potentially double your sales income? In this valuable webinar, bestselling author and USA TODAY’s small business columnist Steve Strauss will show you how to find high-paying clients who […]
03-26-24 – Business Growth Trends For 2024
Zoom EventAt this 2024 Growth Trends Workshop , you will learn about and gain access to meticulously researched 2024 trends that will redefine the way that you operate.. We will review Cutting Edge Insights on: Digital Marketing Mastery: Stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: Learn how AI can be your secret weapon […]
Top Five for Small Business: Boosting Resilience & Mental Health for Small Business Success
Zoom EventSession Overview: This session will explore the concept of resilience and its importance in small business success, raise awareness about the significance of mental health in entrepreneurship and provide practical strategies for building resilience and maintaining mental well-being. Speaker: Jane Nady, the visionary owner of Imperfect Pathways, is a dedicated professional with a profound understanding […]
WEEK 2 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: LEVERAGING YOUR SOCIOECONOMIC BACKGROUND AS A STRENGTH
Zoom EventThis installment of the Start Something Series will feature Kristie Moergen, Assistant Professor of Management at Iowa State University, and Katie Milligan, Heartland Forward. About the Session: Leveraging your Socioeconomic […]
OPEN TOPIC PROGRAM (SBIR/STTR) DEEP DIVE AND Q&A
Zoom EventThis event is open to Small Businesses and Government. Attend this weekly webinar hosted every Thursday at 12pm EST to learn about AFVentures Topics and Q&A about our program! UPDATED […]
How to Use Sales Funnels & Marketing Automation to Grow Your Business
Zoom EventA sales funnel is a marketing term describing where your customers are in their purchasing journey and what marketing tools you can use to guide potential customers from interest to […]
WEEK 3 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION
Zoom EventThis installment of the Start Something Series will feature Pol Hermann, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Iowa State, Mike Howard, Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Iowa State, and Shane Grivich, […]
STOPFAKES ROADSHOW
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) 1963 Bell Avenue, Des Moines, United StatesThe STOPfakes.gov Roadshow delivers critically important information about intellectual property to the audience that needs it most - startups, entrepreneurs, small- and medium-sized businesses, independent creators and inventors. Participants will […]
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