African Business Fair
2323 Grand Ave 2323 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 2323 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesA business owner must be a member of the African diaspora (Africa, Caribbean or African heritage) or the business must cater exclusively to members of the African diaspora to register as a business participant. All business participants should register at https://form.jotform.com/230074549348157Any general public member can register to attend the African Business Fair. The entire community is invited to interact with the small businesses that will be participating in the business fair.
6 Steps to a Better Business
Waterloo Workspace JSA Building 215 E. 4th St., Waterloo, IA, United StatesMake Your Business Work, So You Don't Have To!
Do you want to make more money? Do you want control of your time? Do you want to find and keep good people on your team?
Don’t you owe it to yourself to invest some of your time learning how your business can reach its full potential? Of course, you do!
Join me as I introduce 6 Steps to a Better Business to learn how to:
-Work ON your business instead of IN your business
-Turn your advertising and marketing into an investment instead of an expense
-Leverage your time to maximize efficiency and profits
-Recruit, motivate, educate, and retain exceptional employees
During this seminar, you will gain a look into what 6 Steps to a Better Business can do for you and your business, including simple, fast, and easy ways to increase sales and profits, free up your time, and create an amazing team! Are you ready to make your business WORK FOR YOU? Register for 6 Steps to a Better Business TODAY !
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.
Iowa Pavilion at VIV – Asia/Bangkok
IEDA is considering an Iowa pavilion at VIV Asia in Bangkok, Thailand. Please respond as soon as possible if you have interest in participating. If there is insufficient interest, we will not apply for the space.
VIV Asia is the biggest and most complete feed to food event in Asia, dedicated to the world of livestock production, animal husbandry and all related sectors, from feed production to animal farming, breeding, veterinary, animal health solutions, slaughtering of meat, processing of fish, egg, dairy products and more. VIV Asia attracts 45,000 visitors from 120 countries and is considered a must-attend for professionals in animal protein production.
The first 6 qualified applicants will receive a turn-key exhibition space in the pavilion along interpretation and booth support from IEDA SE Asia office, all provided at a subsidized price. Contact us immediately for discussion if your company is interested. Completed forms to hold your place on a waiting list and confirm your intent to participate. Deadline July 29. Contact joseph.rude@iowaeda,com or 515.348.6244.
VIV Asia 2023
The first six qualified and eligible applicants will receive a turn-key exhibition space in the Iowa pavilion, along with interpretation and booth support from IEDA's Southeast Asia office, all provided at a subsidized price. Please reach out as soon as possible if your company is interested. If there is insufficient interest by July 29, IEDA will not plan on applying for the space.
National Consumer Protection Week Webinar
Online EventJoin the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office and the Iowa Attorney General’s Office on Wednesday, March 8th, at 10:00 a.m. CST for a free webinar to discuss important issues affecting both businesses and consumers across the state.
This webinar has been approved for one hour of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit.
Registration is required through Eventbrite, and the link to access the webinar will be sent via email prior to the event. Please monitor your email for updates.
Find and Create Targeted Connections Through LinkedIn and LinkedIn Groups
Online EventLinkedIn is a leading professional networking tool on the internet. Beyond building your personal portfolio, if utilized correctly, you can effectively grow contacts for your company. Tap into LinkedIn groups and learn how to grow sales by finding better connections and prospective customers.
West Des Moines Business Incubator Business Advice Series
Gravitate Valley Junction 318 5th St., Des Moines, IA, United StatesJoin the West Des Moines Business Incubator and Gravitate Coworking for a monthly series offering advice from experts in our community about a range of issues relevant for small businesses in Iowa. Past topics have included: types of financing, legal pitfalls to avoid, differentiating your brand and more.
Where: Gravitate Valley Junction
When: The second Tuesday of every month, over the lunch hour.
Des Moines Lyceum: Do We Have Culture?
Gravitate 500 Locus St., Des Moines, IA, United StatesWe use the word “Culture” in all kinds of ways. We talk about pop culture, workplace culture, political culture, culture war, and so much more. But what about the stories, artworks, songs, food, and more that make up our daily life? Do we feel like we have a rich local culture and identity? Why or why not? What is it like, and what defines it? This will be an opportunity to hear from local cultural producers and for the community to talk among itself about what our own local culture really is.
Small Business Essential: Copyright VS. Trademark
Online EventDo you know if your business needs a copyright or trademark? Join us on this webinar to understand how to effectively utilize trademarks and copyrights as important tools in protecting your intellectual property (IP). Having strong IP protections in place is important for not only large corporations, but also for small businesses and start-up companies as well. Understanding how to utilize and protect your IP provides leveraging power in business transactions and relationships. Particularly if you, or your company, is in the business of creating unique goods or services placed in the stream of commerce, this webinar will help in ensuring that listeners have the tools needed to understand trademarks and copyrights.
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