Grant Writing 101 – How to Create a Grant Proposal

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Congratulations, you've found a grant opportunity! However, the challenge doesn't end there. Applying for a grant involves the art of "grant writing," a task that can be just as challenging as finding the grant itself. In this webinar, we'll teach you the grant writing skills you'll need to craft compelling grant proposals to help increase your […]

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AARP: Work For Yourself At 50+

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Date: March 12, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Location: Online Registration: Click Here   Work for Yourself@50+ is a webinar to help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and take the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The decision to start your own […]

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Always Ready: Lending

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Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here Getting started in your small business journey can be daunting…let us help you make the process and little easier as we outline some basic steps to Getting Ready! What are the first steps needed to business ownership? […]

ALWAYS READY: GETTING READY

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Presenter: The Iowa Center Staff Date: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Online Register: Here Getting started in your small business journey can be daunting…let us help you make the process and little easier as we outline some basic steps to Getting Ready! What are the first steps needed to business […]

Main Street Iowa

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The workshops (virtual) will provide an overview of the Main Street Approach™ and Main Street Iowa program, summary of expectations and benefits, the application, competitive designation process and strategies to complete the application. Communities interested in applying are required to pre-register 5-10 community representatives for one of the virtual workshops (repeated) scheduled from 10:30 AM – 2:30 […]

How to Use Artificial Intelligence in Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Artificial intelligence has emerged as a revolutionary tool for start-ups and small businesses. However, using AI successfully requires strategy and a good understanding of the AI tool's applications, challenges and best practices. In this webinar, our expert presenter will break down the different AI tools available to you and guide you through a six-step process […]

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ExporTech 2024

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ExporTech™ is a structured process designed to accelerate export growth for small- to medium-sized manufacturers and service providers. The program is specifically targeted at the executive leadership of forward-looking companies that want to develop and execute a strategic growth plan to expand international sales. Most participants already export and are either inexperienced, reactive exporters looking […]

ISU Supplier Orientation

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Government contracting can be a valuable tool for growing and developing an Iowa business. But first, you have to know how your product or service matches up with what potential customers need. Wouldn't it be nice if a major purchaser was willing to sit down and tell you? This one-hour webinar is designed as an […]

How to Create a Financial Plan – Financial Planning Basics

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Starting a business can be daunting, but creating a financial plan can help you make confident and informed decisions, giving you a better chance at long-term business success. Join this educational webinar, where our expert presenter Phyllis Johnson, will break down the critical elements of business financial planning into simple terms so you are more […]

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01-24-24 – Building the Digital Brand of YOU!

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This webinar will help you understand how to build the digital brand of YOU to create awareness for you and leads for your business. Everything in business has changed and the “old ways” of Marketing and Selling such as mass emails and cold calling simply don’t work anymore and in fact can diminish your brand! The new […]

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