Business Startup Speaker Series: Branding 101 for Starting a Business

The Geonetric Building 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Session Learning Objectives Upon completion of this module, participants will know what a “brand” is, why a brand is important, and how to develop and grow a brand. We'll have coffee and donuts, too!   Featured Speaker Sarah Larson, Branding and Marketing Entrepreneur Sara Larson is a branding and marketing entrepreneur with over 12 years […]

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Business Startup Speaker Series: Social Media Marketing 101 for Starting a Business

The Geonetric Building 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Session Learning Objectives You will learn about the basic considerations for building and executing effective social media marketing campaigns. This will include channel selection (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn) and media (website, podcast, blog, etc.). You'll also hear about some basic design and interactive elements to engage recipients and followers. Last but not least, you'll understand […]

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EntreFEST 2023

Save the dates! EntreFEST returns to downtown Iowa City in 2023! We Want You! EntreFEST is a conference that celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation where professionals at every level can come together, share ideas, and own their success. The EntreFEST organizing team believes that the best things happen when business leaders are able to collide and […]

Business Startup Speaker Series: Human Resources 101 for Starting a Business

The Geonetric Building 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

The Business Startup Speaker Series — presented by the Iowa City Area Development Group and NewBoCo — leads current and aspiring entrepreneurs + small business owners through a Step-By-Step guide of all the things you need to know when starting and growing your business. From Administrative Basics to Branding, we'll cover it all. Join us in Iowa City on […]

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Business Startup Speaker Series: Sales 101

Vault Coworking 415 12th Ave SE (Second Floor), Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, July 25th from 8:30 am to 10 am for our seventh session on Sales 101 for Starting a Business. Session Learning Objectives: Join us for a 1.5-hour session designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses to master the art of selling. Learn essential sales techniques and strategies to drive […]

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DeltaV Career Fair

The Geonetric Building 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us at the DeltaV Code School Career Fair on August 2nd from 4-6 pm at the Geonetric Cafe! This exciting event is exclusively open to DeltaV alumni and current students, providing a unique opportunity for networking and career exploration. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsors will have exclusive one on one time with DeltaV students […]

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Business Startup Speaker Series: Sales 101

Vault Coworking 415 12th Ave SE (Second Floor), Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us in Iowa City on Wednesday, August 16th, or in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday, August 22nd for our eighth session on Funding 101 for Starting a Business. Session Learning Objectives: Founders and Startups often need an infusion of capital (money) to launch and establish a financially sustainable business. So what are the funding options for a startup and/or existing business? August's Startup […]

Business Startup Speaker Series: Administrative Basics (with Julie Lammers)

Vault Coworking 415 12th Ave SE (Second Floor), Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Sept. 27 for our ninth session on Administrative Basics for Starting a Business. Session Learning Objectives: Once you know you are going to start a business there are some administrative and operational steps to get registered, licensed, and “officially” established. This engaging module will discuss the first steps to establish […]

An Evening with Kiva Iowa

The Geonetric Building 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

An Evening with Kiva Iowa Join us for an evening of connection and exploration as we gather to support a great cause. At this special event, you'll have the opportunity to socialize, embark on guided tours of our facility, and engage with the inspiring entrepreneurs of Kiva Iowa. 5:00pm - Doors open Light hors d’oeuvres […]

Grow with Google Workshop – Reach Customers Online with Google

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance 501 1st st, cedar rapids, IA, United States

Grow with Google Workshop: Reach Customers Online with Google Learn how your business can be found online with Google. This workshop explains how Google Search works, as well as how you can improve your website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). The session also introduces products like Google Business Profile, Google Trends, Search Console, Google […]

Founder Fireside with Brice Lukasko

Ideal Theater & Bar 213 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids

Brice Lukasko, founder of BLX, and Eric Engelmann, ISAV's General Partner, will discuss all aspects of building a company right here in Eastern Iowa, from getting started to rapid scale-up to selling a company. 

Conversations with Creatives over Coffee

Cherry Building 10th Ave, SE, Cedar Rapids

Conversations with Creatives over Coffee A collaboration with Akwi Nji Studios and NewBoCo, Conversations with Creatives over Coffee is designed to bring creatives together to engage in meaningful conversation over coffee. Everyone is welcome! Where? Cherry Building - 329 10th Ave SE #122, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 When? Friday, Nov. 17th from 8:00 to 9:00 […]

Friday High-Fives

BoMac's 219 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Friday High-Fives Join us Friday at 4 p.m. at BoMac's to celebrate the small and big successes of the week, unwind, and build relationships with our fellow community members! Everyone is welcome! Where? BoMac's (219 16th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401) When? Friday, Nov. 17th from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m   Global Entrepreneurship Week […]

Financial Forms & Tools 101 with David Little

Vault Coworking 415 12th Ave SE (Second Floor), Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, Nov. 29th for Financial Forms and Tools. Session Learning Objectives: Establishing good financial practices is critically important for all startup businesses. Not only are good financial practices helpful for day-to-day accounting, but they can save business owners a lot of time, headaches, and unnecessary costs/expenses to clean things up. Upon completion […]

DeltaV Code 101 at IowaWORKS Cedar Rapids

IowaWORKS 4444 1st Ave NE #436, Cedar Rapids

DeltaV Code 101 at IowaWORKS in Cedar Rapids Thinking about a new career in software development? Start here! In this one-day workshop, you’ll get a taste of a day in the life of a software developer. Code 101 is about learning what it looks like to be a software developer through a day-long immersive course […]

EntreFEST 2024

NewBoCo 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

EntreFEST 2024! EntreFEST is a two-day conference, celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation where professionals at every level come together, share ideas, and own their success. Every Ticket Includes Access to over 30 sessions, including our incredible, curated Keynotes, featuring over 40 hand-selected speakers. Invites to our exclusive networking opportunities, including the EntreFEST opening and closing parties. […]

NewBoCo K12 Education Professional Development Week

Landus Headquarters 220 SW 9th St, Des Moines, Iowa

K-12 Computer Science Professional Development Week NewBoCo K-12 Education is excited to offer CS Discoveries, CS Principles, and CS A for Iowa Educators during Computer Science Professional Development Week.   What? CS PD Week is a week-long training program for Iowa Educators. With programs designed to help educators get started with computer science, deepen their […]

Business Growth Series: Steps to Start a Business

NewBoCo 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Business Growth Series Strengthening your Business with Expert Guidance This Month's Topic: Start Strong: The Steps to Building a Business If you've ever wanted to start your own business but don't know where to begin, this 90-minute panel discussion will guide you through the essential steps to make your business "official." Join Mark Hermann, an […]

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Business Growth Series: Customer Discovery

NewBoCo 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Business Growth Series Strengthening your Business with Expert Guidance   Customer Discovery with David Tominsky and Scott Swenson.  Customer Discovery is a critical component for business growth and on-going success.  Attendees will learn best practices for effective customer discovery, and how the quantifiable and qualifiable results can be used to drive positive results for sustainable […]

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Business Growth Series: Legal Considerations

NewBoCo 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Business Growth Series Strengthening your Business with Expert Guidance   Legal Considerations with Bill Daly.  Join us for this month's session in the Business Growth Series as we tackle Legal Considerations—an essential topic for any entrepreneur or small business owner. In this session, an expert professional will guide you through the foundational aspects of Contracts, […]

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Business Growth Series Global Entrepreneurship Week

NewBoCo 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Business Growth Series Join us for the November session of The Business Growth Series powered by NewBoCo, featuring Robin Springer from Robin Springer Consulting. In this workshop, Robin will dive into the accounting and finance basics that every startup and small business owner needs to know. Financial hygiene is crucial for the short- and long-term […]

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Business Growth Series: Leveraging AI to Grow Business Success

NewBoCo 415 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Business Growth Series Strengthening your Business with Expert Guidance   Join us for this month's session in the Business Growth Series as we explore Leveraging AI to Grow Business Success—a crucial topic for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Attendees will learn how to use AI to enhance business success, with expert Mohamad Traore guiding you […]

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