LIFT IOWA CALENDAR: The month ahead
Nov. 9: International Women Authors Series
Host: Iowa Women Lead Change
About: Join IWLC and friends for networking, dinner and discussion with international author Laila Lalami, who will discuss her book, “The Moor’s Account.”
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Rock Island – Quad Cities, Rock Island, Ill.
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Nov. 15: Work for Yourself@50+
Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Iowa Center for Economic Success has partnered with AARP Foundation to provide a series of free workshops to those 50 years and older to educate them on how to start their own small businesses. Work for Yourself@50+ has the potential to empower you to gain the knowledge, support and resources to make informed decisions about working for yourself and figuring out the right first steps toward successful self-employment. The workshop is free to attend.
When: 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: 8345 University Blvd. Ste. 1F, Clive
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Nov. 15: Cultivating Your Creativity
Host: The Association for Women in Communications Des Moines Chapter
About: Debra Landwehr Engle, author, speaker and writing mentor, will share tips on nurturing and supersizing your creativity. Whether in a corporate setting or as a freelancer, communicators need to generate and develop a steady flow of fresh ideas. This presentation will give you new ways to make your messages memorable. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
When: Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: West Bank
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Nov. 28: Elevate
Host: West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
About: Take your skills to the next level to learn how to protect yourself from an unexpected physical attack. Master Brandon Miller, a 6th degree Taekwondo Black Belt with Farrell’s Martial Arts, will instruct attendees on how to protect themselves from physical violence.
When: 7:30-9 a.m.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn – West Des Moines, 205 S. 64th St.
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Nov. 28: WOW November – Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Host: Women of Worth
About: As a small town girl with big dreams, Angela Franklin, president of Des Moines University, was constantly plotting and planning her future. There were the obvious steps to advance her career, such as excelling in school and pursuing advanced degrees. However, the “not-so-obvious” roadblocks were ever present, causing her to navigate and create the “work-arounds,” and sometimes even change direction to be able to move forward. Join Women of Worth in November for the group’s monthly networking luncheon as Franklin shares the lessons she learned along the way that inspire others to press on and endure the challenges life gives us.
When: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: 1701 Campus Dr., Clive
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Nov. 28: Grow Your Business Online
Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Learn the basics of how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence with methods like search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We also introduce tools to help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Google Apps for Work. The class is free to attend.
When: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: 8345 University Blvd. Ste. 1F, Clive
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