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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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Gravitate Community Happy Hour
Gravitate Community Happy Hour
Check 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.
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State Small Business Credit Initiative Roadshow
State Small Business Credit Initiative Roadshow
Join Americas SBDC and Iowa Economic Development Authority on June 5th and 6th as they kick off the SSBCI Roadshow! Featuring speakers from IEDA, SBDC Iowa, Innoventure Iowa, and VentureNet Iowa will give information on the State Small Business Credit Initiative and how you can get involved.
Roadshow stops include:
June 5, 2023 - 9 AM: Kirkendall Public Library Council Chambers
1250 SW District Dr., Ankeny, IA
June 5, 2023 - 2 PM: Indian Hills Community College Regional Entrepreneurship Center
1530 Truman St., Ottumwa, IA
June 6, 2023 - 9 AM Kirkwood Continuing Education Training Center
101 50th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
June 6, 2023 - 2 PM Eastern IA Community College Urban Campus Community Room
101 W 3rd St, Davenport, IA
Register: Please email Audra Fisher at [email protected] to RSVP to the stop you would like to attend or call 515-294-0041 if you have any questions.
Small Business Essential: Making the Most of Vendor Markets
Small Business Essential: Making the Most of Vendor Markets
The vendor market community is a great place to start and grow your small business, but what can you do to prepare and make the most of your experience?
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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.
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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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ILC Lean Learning Center
ILC Lean Learning Center
ILC Lean Learning Hour is an online event where those interested in continuous improvement gather to learn and share knowledge in a structured and efficient way. This month, we're hosting a unique no-homework book club where you can come and discuss your favorite books, podcasts, or other resources that have helped you improve YOU. Be prepared to share key learnings and insights from these resources with other attendees during the session.
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6 Steps to a Better Business for Owners
6 Steps to a Better Business for Owners
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 Downtown Forums: Designing the Downtown Experience
Iowa Downtown Forums: Designing the Downtown Experience
Designing the Downtown Experience
Each downtown has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Appearance, amenities and the overall downtown experience can create positive or negative memories. Learn how to design positive downtown experiences that benefit everyone - businesses, residences and shoppers.
IEDA's Iowa Downtown Resource Center is offering four interactive downtown forums June 26 - 29 for Iowa communities interested in learning more about streetscape improvements, how to fund them, creating good pedestrian experiences and wayfinding signage. The keynote speaker and facilitator will be Dennis Reynolds of Reynolds Urban Design & Urban Planning.
Forum Locations
Forest City | Monday, June 26 | Waldorf University, Salveson Hall, 106 S 6th Street
Mount Vernon | Tuesday, June 27 | United Methodist Church, 304 1st Street SW
Greenfield | Wednesday, June 28 | Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square
Storm Lake | Thursday, June 29 | The Foundry, 524 Lake Avenue
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Iowa Downtown Forums: Designing the Downtown Experience
Iowa Downtown Forums: Designing the Downtown Experience
Designing the Downtown Experience
Each downtown has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Appearance, amenities and the overall downtown experience can create positive or negative memories. Learn how to design positive downtown experiences that benefit everyone - businesses, residences and shoppers.
IEDA's Iowa Downtown Resource Center is offering four interactive downtown forums June 26 - 29 for Iowa communities interested in learning more about streetscape improvements, how to fund them, creating good pedestrian experiences and wayfinding signage. The keynote speaker and facilitator will be Dennis Reynolds of Reynolds Urban Design & Urban Planning.
Forum Locations
Forest City | Monday, June 26 | Waldorf University, Salveson Hall, 106 S 6th Street
Mount Vernon | Tuesday, June 27 | United Methodist Church, 304 1st Street SW
Greenfield | Wednesday, June 28 | Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square
Storm Lake | Thursday, June 29 | The Foundry, 524 Lake Avenue
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Iowa Downtown Forums: Designing the Downtown Experience
Iowa Downtown Forums: Designing the Downtown Experience
Designing the Downtown Experience
Each downtown has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Appearance, amenities and the overall downtown experience can create positive or negative memories. Learn how to design positive downtown experiences that benefit everyone - businesses, residences and shoppers.
IEDA's Iowa Downtown Resource Center is offering four interactive downtown forums June 26 - 29 for Iowa communities interested in learning more about streetscape improvements, how to fund them, creating good pedestrian experiences and wayfinding signage. The keynote speaker and facilitator will be Dennis Reynolds of Reynolds Urban Design & Urban Planning.
Forum Locations
Forest City | Monday, June 26 | Waldorf University, Salveson Hall, 106 S 6th Street
Mount Vernon | Tuesday, June 27 | United Methodist Church, 304 1st Street SW
Greenfield | Wednesday, June 28 | Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square
Storm Lake | Thursday, June 29 | The Foundry, 524 Lake Avenue
1 event,
Iowa Downtown Forums: Designing the Downtown Experience
Iowa Downtown Forums: Designing the Downtown Experience
Designing the Downtown Experience
Each downtown has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Appearance, amenities and the overall downtown experience can create positive or negative memories. Learn how to design positive downtown experiences that benefit everyone - businesses, residences and shoppers.
IEDA's Iowa Downtown Resource Center is offering four interactive downtown forums June 26 - 29 for Iowa communities interested in learning more about streetscape improvements, how to fund them, creating good pedestrian experiences and wayfinding signage. The keynote speaker and facilitator will be Dennis Reynolds of Reynolds Urban Design & Urban Planning.
Forum Locations
Forest City | Monday, June 26 | Waldorf University, Salveson Hall, 106 S 6th Street
Mount Vernon | Tuesday, June 27 | United Methodist Church, 304 1st Street SW
Greenfield | Wednesday, June 28 | Warren Cultural Center, 154 Public Square
Storm Lake | Thursday, June 29 | The Foundry, 524 Lake Avenue
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