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Construction Industry Trade Mission to India
Construction Industry Trade Mission to India
To address this opportunity, IEDA is organizing a business development trip for Iowa companies to develop inroads in India. Participants will also receive a tailored schedule with prospective partners in New Delhi and Mumbai. The trip culminates with attendance at India's largest construction industry trade show, Bauma/ConExpo.
3 events,
Business Startup Speaker Series: Business Startup Administrative Basics
Business Startup Speaker Series: Business Startup Administrative Basics
Once you know with certainty that you are going to start a business there are some administrative things that need to be done to get registered, licensed, and “officially” established. This business startup module will discuss business names; business formation (sole proprietorship, LLC; C-Corp, S-Corp, non-profit), state and local requirements (EIN, licensing), opening a bank account, customer discovery, other startup resources and considerations.
5 events,
Iowa City Open Coffee
Iowa City Open Coffee
Coffee 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.
3 events,
The Story Of Black Owned Businesses In Iowa
The Story Of Black Owned Businesses In Iowa
Join us for “The Story Of,” a monthly series offered at The Iowa Center, focused on Iowa entrepreneurs and small business owners making their mark in our communities. Treat yourself to this time each month to rekindle your entrepreneurial spirit and connect with others.
Join us in person at The Iowa Center on February 3 at 12pm to hear the exciting entrepreneurial journeys of some black owned small business owners in Iowa. After they share their stories there will be time to network with speakers and each other.
“The Story Of…Black Owned Businesses in Iowa” panel will include: Lily Okech, owner of Cleaning for Hope, Kourtney Perry, CEO of Privacy LLC, and Terrence Thames, CEO of Cocoa Creative Agency.
Some of the many topics that will be discussed will be:
How each business owner got their start.
What advice they have for new and growing small businesses in Iowa.
How can we as a community support black owned businesses.
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1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
1 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!
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West Des Moines Business Incubator Business Advice Series
West Des Moines Business Incubator Business Advice Series
Join 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.
5 events,
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
1 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!
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Iowa Trade Mission to Japan & Korea
Iowa Trade Mission to Japan & Korea
Ensuring important export markets are open, relationships are sound, and opportunities for export growth continues will highlight the Iowa Ag Trade Mission to Japan and Korea from Feb. 18-25, 2023. The International Trade office of the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) will lead this trade multi-segment trade mission to both countries.
The focus of this trip will be on Iowa livestock, poultry, grain, and meat processing, along with affiliated Iowa agriculture industries and associations. This business-focused trip will provide attendees with group meetings, industry development opportunities, cultural exchange, and export knowledge development. We will ensure one of our most important agricultural export markets is secure, relationships are sound, and opportunities for export growth continues.
Ag Trade Mission to Japan and Korea
Ag Trade Mission to Japan and Korea
The focus of the trip will be on Iowa livestock, poultry, grain and meat processing, along with affiliated Iowa agriculture industries and associations. The business trip will provide participants with group meetings, industry development opportunities, cultural exchange and export knowledge development.
Des Moines Lyceum: Can We Have Heroes?
Des Moines Lyceum: Can We Have Heroes?
We are living in a time when so much is documented that we know the foibles and faults of all the people who are in the public eye and many of our historical figures have come under greater scrutiny. Can we still have heroes when we know so much of the faults of human beings? Do we need to have heroes? Why or why not?
3 events,
Iowa Trade Mission to Japan & Korea
Ag Trade Mission to Japan and Korea
Trade Mission to Korea
Trade Mission to Korea
Korea is among the top economies in the world and has become a reliable consumer of Iowa products. The US has enjoyed the benefits of a free trade agreement since 2007 which has added to our competitive advantage there. In fact, Korea is now Iowa’s 9th largest export market and Iowa’s share has grown by more than 15 percent, per year, during the last 2 years. When you join this trade mission you will receive private, one-on-one meetings with prospective customers and partners with the goal of developing sales channels in this dynamic market. IEDA’s in-country representatives make it an easy and efficient business development trip including fast-track meetings with pre-qualified prospects. This trade mission is open to Iowa manufacturers and service companies from all sectors. Reserve your spot now by contacting [email protected], 515.348.6244.
7 events,
Iowa City Open Coffee
Iowa City Open Coffee
Coffee 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.
4 events,
7 Truths of Federal Contracting
7 Truths of Federal Contracting
join us for lunchtime with the Federal Sales Sherpa, Eileen Kent.
This 60-Minute Webinar session will cover all the realities of federal contracting in your first 24 months. Many consultants and experts have their own "take" on what it "takes" to win federal contracts, but Eileen brings her 20 years in the business to discuss the challenges and the realities of what companies starting on what she calls "The Lewis and Clark Expedition" of selling to the feds. Bring a pad of paper because this training has some juicy gems!
For more event details, contact Jodi Essex at [email protected].
4 events,
African Business Fair
African Business Fair
A 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.
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1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
1 Million Cups Cedar Rapids
1 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!
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DreamMaker
DreamMaker
Writing a business plan can be intimidating. You’re juggling market research with competitor analysis, financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it’s easy to lose your drive.
DreamMaker Virtual makes it simpler.
Here’s what you’ll do during this 8-week online course:
Work to develop your business plan
Access online material as well as group + one-on-one virtual support
Build your professional network
Connect with others working toward the goal of business ownership
Learn from guest mentors (including CPAs, attorneys, marketing experts and other small business owners)
2 events,
6 Steps to a Better Business
6 Steps to a Better Business
Make 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 !
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Iowa Pavilion at VIV – Asia/Bangkok
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
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.
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