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July 9-Aug. 27: DreamBuilders Live!

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: The business plan. Writing one can be intimidating. You’re juggling market research with competitor analysis, financial projections with marketing strategies. With so much to consider and organize, it’s easy to …

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July 24-26: TECNA Conference powered by Shazam

Host: Technology Association of Iowa
About: Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) Conference represents more than 50 IT and technology trade organizations that, in turn, represent more than 22,000 technology-related companies in North America. The …

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June 14: Tee Up Fore Tigers

Host: West Des Moines Community Schools Student Scholarship Fund
About: This golf outing is the primary fundraiser for the scholarship fund. It surpassed the $1 million mark last year. In 2017, 160 scholarships were awarded …

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Aug. 19: STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair

Host: Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council 
About: STEM Day at the Iowa State Fair is taking over the Grand Concourse again. Fairgoers of all ages can experience up to 25 hands-on STEM activities, watch STEM stage acts …

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Aug. 3: Iowa Arts Summit

Host: Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
About: The biennial Iowa Arts Summit features dynamic breakout sessions featuring presentations by leading state and national voices in the arts. Hear from Iowa’s most creative minds and how …

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June 1: First Friday Series: Featuring Claudia Schabel of Schabel Solutions

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: On the first Friday of every month, join us to hear the savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs of Des Moines share their story. In a laid-back environment, …

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June 1: First Friday

Host: Iowa Center for Economic Success
About: Each First Friday, attendees will hear the stories of savvy, successful business owners and entrepreneurs. In a laid-back environment, catch words of wisdom from women and men who …

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June 15: LEAP #4 – Pushing Boundaries Host: Downtown Des Moines Chamber About: The fourth event of the 2018 Leadership and Education Advancement Pipeline will focus on pushing boundaries and will feature speakers Katie Patterson and Pat Boddy. The cost to attend is $30 for chamber members and $40 for nonmembers. See this year’s schedule When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Holiday Inn Downtown, 1050 6th Ave., Des Moines Learn more

xHost: Downtown Des Moines Chamber
About: The fourth event of the 2018 Leadership and Education Advancement Pipeline will focus on pushing boundaries and will feature speakers Katie Patterson and Pat Boddy. The cost to attend …

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May 31: Gathering in the Garden

Host: Broadlawns Medical Center Foundation
About: The evening will consist of a garden party with live music from the Fred Gazzo Band. The Gathering in the Garden event benefits Broadlawns Medical Center and supports its …

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June 4: Demystifying the Risk Oversight Role of Nonprofit Boards

Host: Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
About: Join for this workshop as Melanie Herman, a nonprofit risk management thought leader, demystifies risk oversight and the board’s role in risk management. Learn how your board …