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. […]
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 […]
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 Background as a Strength Entrepreneurs grow up with access to different amounts and types of economic, social, and cultural resources—these early experiences powerfully shape the […]
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, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Chartspan. About the Session: Entrepreneurial Passion Entrepreneurial founders bring a unique sense of passion to the start-ups they create. […]
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 […]
Cyber Security for Small Businesses
Iowa Western Community College (SBDC) 2700 College Road Looft Hall, Council BluffsHighlight the importance of cybersecurity, data protection, and the steps small businesses can take to safeguard their information.
WEEK 4 | START SOMETHING SERIES | BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN: HOW ENTREPRENEURS THINK DIFFERENTLY
Zoom EventThis installment of the Start Something Series will feature Ileana Maldonado, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship at Iowa State University. About the Session: How Entrepreneurs Think Differently This presentation explores the distinct thought processes that set entrepreneurs apart from CEOs, delving into cognitive nuances, decision-making disparities, and innovative approaches. We draw comparisons between the […]
Trade Mission to Chile & Peru
IEDA will host a trade mission with our experienced in-market consultants to help Iowa companies evaluate markets, identify potential partners or customers, and have in-country meetings with qualified prospects in […]
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