Wednesday, 20 Mar 2024
Online series: Start Something
"Beyond the Business Plan: Entrepreneurial Health and Well-Being," MichaelLerman, assistant professor of entrepreneurship. This discussion will describe the meaning of founders' health and well-being, review related literature pertaining to these underlying tensions of the entrepreneurial experience, and present tangible suggestions for facilitating greater health and well-being as an entrepreneur. Registration required for link.
Friday, 22 Mar 2024
Innovation Lunch Club
Lisa Shimkat, state director for America's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Iowa, will illustrate how SBDC Iowa explores partnerships with rural connectors and economic developers to propel innovation and serve lowa's business owners.
Saturday, 23 Mar 2024
Smart Start Workshop
A "crash course" workshop for anyone who considered starting a business. Learn from local professionals about topics such as insurance, intellectual property, business organization, registration, and operations. Registration (free) required. Lunch is provided.
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024
Lecture: Out-Sharking the Sharks
"Out-Sharking the Sharks," with Cactus Jack and Brandon Adams. Cactus Jack appeared on ABC's Shark Tank and is an entrepreneur, inventor, salesman, and CEO (that's chief excitement officer) at Cactus Jack's Marketing, a product sourcing and promotion firm based in Ames. He holds more than a dozen patents, and has been featured in several national publications. Registration (free) required. A reception will follow.
Wednesday, 27 Mar 2024
Online series: Start Something
"Beyond the Business Plan: Leveraging your Socioeconomic Background as a Strength," Kristie Moergen, assistant professor of management, and Katie Milligan, Heartland Forward. Understand the unique strengths (and obstacles) derived from your socioeconomic background and how to leverage them (or persist) in entrepreneurship. Registration required for link.