Business Community Events

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Feb. 4 to March 3: Mini Medical School

Host: Des Moines University
About: Experience the DMU campus and expand your medical knowledge – without taking the MCAT. Attend Mini Med School, a program that offers the public noncredit education on popular topics in …

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Feb. 27: Negotiation skills: Quit leaving money on the table

Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Negotiation comes into play throughout one’s entire life. Buying a car. Winning a contract. Getting a much-deserved salary increase. Learning to negotiate literally pays off, and the …

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Feb. 27: IEC 25th Anniversary Celebration

Host: Iowa Environmental Council
About: Join IEC as we celebrate 25 years of unifying Iowans to advocate for clean water and land stewardship, clean energy, and a healthy climate, and lay the foundation for the …

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Jan. 14: Profit First with Kendra Erkamaa

Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: What if, rather than you serving your business, your business served you? What if you could turn a profit from your very next deposit? And what if you had the power …

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Feb. 11: Downtown Chamber Annual Celebration

Host: Des Moines Downtown Chamber of Commerce
About: Join the Annual Celebration of the Downtown Chamber and its members. Reflect on 2019, recognize businesses and individuals who’ve done outstanding work in our community, and receive …

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Jan. 14: Small Business Lunch Roundtable

Host: SCORE East Central Iowa
About: This networking opportunity offers a chance to share best practices and get help with business challenges. The event is free to attend.
When: Noon-1 p.m.
Where: Granite City Food …

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Jan. 21: Women of Worth Luncheon – Food Bank of Iowa

Host: Women of Worth
About: January’s monthly luncheon, which includes two sessions for networking, will feature Michelle Book, president and CEO of the Food Bank of Iowa. Book will talk about her path out of …

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2020 Land Expo planned for Jan. 14

The 13th annual Land Expo is planned for Jan. 14 at the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. in downtown Des Moines. The event is billed as one of the nation’s premier forums focused on …

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Jan. 17: Feast for Your Senses

Host: Variety Iowa
About: Experience a sumptuous evening and immersive journey through your senses. You’ll leave feeling contented, engaged, enlightened and refreshed. Scrumptious dishes and beverages. A mini concert from Girls Rock! as Jay Byers …

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Jan. 9: NAWBO Iowa Coffee & Conversations

Host: NAWBO Iowa
About: NAWBO Iowa coffee events are open to all and focused on women business owners. Join the conversation. What’s your latest business issue? What’s your challenge this week as a woman business …