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In the small town of Royal, Iowa, The Great Hall of Royal offers a charming setting for events of all kinds. Owned by Matt and Sara Ricke, it hosts everything from private parties and business meetings to fundraisers and weddings. | | The Iowa SBDC has experienced counselors and resources to help you learn how to start, operate, and grow your business. Check out our trainings to start learning! | | | | | |
Dreaming of starting a business but aren't sure where to begin? This workshop is for you!
Learn how to:
- create a business plan
- conduct market research
- estimate costs
- prepare for a bank loan
- perform record keeping
- create a marketing plan
September 8th | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
River Park Place - SCC
610 N 4th St, Room 111
Burlington, IA
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Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Webinar
Are you a small business wanting to compete for and win contracts with the Department of Defense?
Attend this webinar to:
- Learn key DFARS clauses every contractor must know
- Learn practical insights to avoid compliance pitfall
- Take part in a live Q&A to get your questions answered!
September 9th | 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Virtual via Zoom
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Did you know that Iowa has a $96 million investment from the Department of Treasury to support Iowa's small businesses, startups, and manufacturers?
Join us for a free upcoming lunch and learn to learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs!
| Questions? Contact Audra Fisher at fishera@iastate.edu or (515)296-0851 | | | |
Emergency Preparedness for Small Businesses and Organizations | |
40% of small businesses never reopen after a disaster. Don't let yours be one of them.
Join the Indian Hills Regional Entrepreneurship Center for an Emergency Preparedness workshop to learn how to protect your business!
September 12 | 8 AM - 9:30 AM
IHCC Regional Entrepreneurship Center
15330 Truman St.
Ottumwa, IA
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Is Your Business Ready to Transition?
Many business owners devote their time and energy to day-to-day operations and long-term growth, often overlooking the importance of exit or succession planning. However, retirement and unexpected life events can occur at any time - making it essential to be prepared.
Key Topics Covered:
- Selling, Closing, and Succession Planning
September 15th |6 pm - 8 pm
Ft. Madison Learning Center
712 6th St, Room 106
Fort Madison, IA
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Emergency Preparedness for Small Businesses and Organizations
Unexpected disasters can strike any business, and 40% of small businesses never reopen afterward.
Attend this workshop series to learn the practical tools and strategies you need to protect your business!
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Struggling to attract customers online?
Join Alix Foster, Digital Media Specialist, in this interactive virtual workshop. You'll learn the basics of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) including what SEO is, why it's essential, and where to effectively use it.
Walk away with simple, actionable tips to boost your online visibility and drive more traffic to your business!
September 17 | 9 - 10 am
Virtual via Zoom
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Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who is looking to open their own business?
Check out the Dream Builder program!
The Dream Builder program is a 6 week class that explores all aspects of your business idea and helps you make those dreams a reality!
September 22 - October 27
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Best Practices for Food Entrepreneurs
Food entrepreneurs will have hands-on practice learning how to take pH and soluble solids readings on food products and practice how to keep the necessary records for selling food products. Learn the best practices to help you offer consistently high-quality food products your customers will come to expect!
Upcoming Dates:
September 18 - Perry
October 7 - Waterloo
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The Iowa Center
The Iowa Center is an economic development organization that empowers Iowans to launch, manage, and grow small businesses.
Their class and event lineup include business planning courses, special topics such as accounting, legal or marketing, networking events, and small accountability groups that can help you feel connected and supported.
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The Rural Business Innovators Podcast is live wherever you listen to podcasts!
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$10 million in funding to
America's SBDCs
Google.org is providing $10 million in funding to America's SBDC's, a national network of centers that provides training and resources to entrepreneurs. This funding will support the creation of an AI curriculum and AI Clinics to help 100,000 small businesses unlock the power of AI to grow. Building on cybersecurity, medical, and law school clinics, these efforts will bring SBDC advisors and university students together to provide local businesses with free AI services and training. America's SBDC will also receive over 500 scholarships to the Google AI Essentials course to upskill SBDC advisors responsible for activating small businesses in their communities.
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Important Update as of 3/26/25
All entities created in the United States - including those previously known as "domestic reporting companies" - and their beneficial owners are now exempt from the requirement to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to FinCEN. Existing foreign companies that must report their beneficial ownership information have at least an additional 30 days from March 26, 2025 - until April 25, 2025, for most companies - to do so. For more information, see press release and alert.
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Changes to the tax code have made filing taxes for small businesses increasingly more complex. In order to meet the demand of small business owners who need assistance with filing timely and complete taxes, The Iowa Center has partnered with Intuit to launch Small Business Tax Services.
Small Business Tax Services is a flat-fee service for small businesses to understand and fulfill their tax obligations. You will meet with an Iowa Center Small Business Tax Preparer in their office to get caught back up with your tax filings and set up a plan to prepare for future tax success!
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SEC Resources
Did you know the SEC has a Small Business Advocacy Office? Check out their Roadmap to Funding a Small Business and explore other resources available on the SEC's Capital Raising Hub to help equip small businesses and their investors with the tools needed to navigate capital raising! there is even a glossary that helps cut through the jargon.
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CIRAS Training, Events, and Workshops
Follow the link below to view upcoming events provided by the Iowa State University Center for Industrial Research and Service.
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Scams, Webinars, Tax Tips, and More
Click the link below for more information from the IRS on current scams, upcoming webinars, tax tips, and much more.
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Addressing Mental Health
Mental Health First Aid empowers Iowans.
ISU Extension and Outreach delivers Mental Health First Aid training to:
• adult employees at workplaces
• school and human services personnel
• agribusiness staff
• other individuals who support farmers and their families
| | For more information, visit our America's SBDC Iowa website. | | | | | Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. | | Regional Host Institutions | | | | |
