Smart Start January 2023 (In Person)
SBDC - Council Bluffs Room 002 Looft Hall, 2700 College Road, Council BluffsOpen Coworking at Vault
Vault Coworking and Collaboration Space 415 12th Ave SE #201, Cedar Rapids- No events scheduled for January 27, 2023.
- No events scheduled for January 28, 2023.
- No events scheduled for January 29, 2023.
Week of Events
Trade Mission (manufacturing & service) to Korea
Trade Mission (manufacturing & service) to Korea
When companies join this trade mission, they 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 with fast-track meetings with pre-qualified prospects.
Smart Start January 2023 (In Person)
Smart Start January 2023 (In Person)
Thinking of starting a business? This is a FREE 2-hour rapid fire course providing important steps in starting a business.
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!
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.
1 Million Cups Iowa City
1 Million Cups Iowa City
1 Million Cups Iowa City is a free weekly program to educate, engage and connect local entrepreneurs and community members. Our meetings are held virtually on Zoom until further notice.
Learn more >>> https://www.1millioncups.com/iowacity.
Top 5 for Small Business: Budgeting and Cash Flow Strategies
Top 5 for Small Business: Budgeting and Cash Flow Strategies
Creating a budget for your business is important, but even more important is doing it correctly. Today’s business landscape is ever changing and can have a large impact on your business, which makes budgeting for the upcoming year even more critical. Walk away with best practices for budgeting and cash flow forecasting in order to make accurate and informed business decisions moving forward.
Open Coworking at Vault
Open Coworking at Vault
Come see what coworking is all about and spend a day immersed in the creative community! When 1 Million Cups is in Cedar Rapids, we'll also do free cowork Wednesday all day. It's a great way to learn about coworking and meet Vault members if you're new to the community, or just hang out if you're a regular #1MC attendee.
Virtual Reboot | Regional
Virtual Reboot | Regional
Have you ever dreamed of owning and operating your own business? If so, this is the place for you. The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) are taking the Boots to Business/Reboot program online on January 26th, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Central Standard Time.
This event is open to anyone who is interested in starting or growing a small business.
Topics will include:
· What is Entrepreneurship?
· Idea vs. Business Opportunity?
· Doing Your Market Research – Customers and Industry
· The Economics of Small Business
· Selecting the Correct Legal Structure
· Financing Your Venture
· Business Planning
· SBA Resources for You
This is your chance to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur and stand with the growing number of small business owners! Join us along with our highly decorated guest presenters and learn how to put your small business ownership dreams into action!
The Zoom link for the event will be provided prior to the training.
Do you have a business-building event that should be added?
*We reserve the right to publish events on an individual basis. All events must be business related, non-sales with a focus on educating and benefiting the business community.