Join ISED Venture's MicroEnterprise class graduates as they discuss various specialized topics, have guest speakers, take field trips, and network.

For more information, contact Dr. Denita Gadson with ISED Ventures - Iowans for Social & Economic Development at 319-235-0313.

$6 for Adults --- 10 & Under $3

Serving Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Milk, Juice, & Coffee

This class includes organizational structures for Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, LLCs & Corporations.  Also covers basic recordkeeping guidelines, business deductions, and nondeductible expenses.

07/07/09 T 6:30p-9:30p Ankeny
Course Registration Number: 32390
Cost: $15

To register, call 515-964-6800.

The speaker is Nathan Wright, founder of LavaRow company. Nathan has over 10 years of expertise in social media, web culture, emerging media, user interface design, branding and digital communications. He founded Lava Row in 2007. Nathan is dedicated to fostering the creative capital within Des Moines.

http://www.lavarow.com/

This workshop goes over the basics of how to run a successful business, planning, legalities and financing.

The cost is $30. It is on the Ankeny DMACC campus, building #7, room Walnu, on Thursdays from 8:25am-4:30pm.

TO REGISTER, CALL 515-964-6800 OR 800-342-0033

Network with the Entrepreneurial Development Center members and area entrepreneurs, vendors, investors and community leaders in a relaxed social setting.

When: Tuesday, July 14 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: To Be Determined
Cost: FREE for EDC members and first-time guests; $15 for all others (fee includes light appetizers and cocktails)
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This course informs prospective business owners of legal structure options, sources of capital, basic business records, business taxes, regulations, permits, business insurance, marketing and advertising. Co-sponsored by Kirkwood and SCORE.

Cost:$59
On Thursday nights at 6:30-9:00pm
CBEN-135-BEA12
Begins July 14 and lasts for three weeks.

Attend this 2 hour information blitz, suited for up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Topics include business planning, financing, credit and legal issues, tax issues, and more! Instructors: RBC counselors. Fee: $15 per person.

Online Registration Available Here!

It's a party, and you're invited!

Be on Cedar Falls Main Street Thursday, July 23rd at 5:45am until 7:45am,
(Yes, morning, not evening!), as ABC's Good Morning America spotlights Cedar
Falls! During this national network morning show, four remote spots will
feature our fair town from Main Street. The New York team will be arriving
Wednesday and scoping things out. Then it's lights on Thursday morning! The&...

The presenter is Janine Clover, who is the director of the Southeastern Iowa SBDC.

ActionCOACH along with Mediacom and the Downtown District would like you to Save The Date for The 2009 Iowa Business Recovery Summit. This year's summit will feature information about sustainability and growth after a disaster, along with other business practices to increase revenue. This event is FREE of charge and is open to ALL businesses statewide. Lunch, beverages and snacks will be provided during the event. More information about this event will be available later this month.<...

Artists from all over converge on Corning & paint area scenes.

For more information contact the Chamber of Commerece 641.322.324

Iowa author book event.

I'll be at Hastings, visiting with people and signing books, this Saturday, July 25. My book is a novel, Blind Faith. Here's what people are saying about it:

This is a book I could not put down...Peggy Murphy

A tale that ...

A Unique Event that is a MUST SEE!  
Art, Car & Contraption Show ~ Rotary Breakfast ~ Car-b-Que Cookoff

For more information, contact the Chamber office at 641.322.3243.

Attend this 2 hour information blitz, suited for up-and-coming entrepreneurs. Topics include business planning, financing, credit and legal issues, tax issues, and more! Instructors: RBC counselors. Fee: $15 per person.

Online Registration Available Here!

What is taxable? What is exempt? Who collects what and when? Learn it all from the experts!

07/28/09 T 6:30p-9:30p Ankeny
Course Registration Number: 32398
Cost: $15

To register, call 515-964-6800.