SCORE Helping Small Businesses: Accounting for Decision-Making and Financial Loan Readiness

Lunch & Learn in Des Moines

Join us for a special Lunch & Learn with SCORE mentors Claudio Aravena and Christy Jones as they share how small businesses can make smarter financial decisions and prepare for loan readiness. Learn how understanding your numbers can help you grow sustainably, make confident business choices, and set your company up for long-term success.

🗓️ 2025-11-12 | Wednesday | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

📌 204 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

collaboration | 2025-11-03

Free Coworking Day

Join us for a productive and invigorating day at Elevator! We're excited to host a Free Coworking Day from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, providing you with the perfect environment to get your work done, network with like-minded professionals, and explore new collaborations.

| 2025-11-19

Nebraska Resources for Small Businesses & Startups

Attention small business owners and entrepreneurs! Nebraska has an incredible network of resources for founders and startups — but are you using them to their full potential? Join us for a special Lunch & Learn with Alyssa Cave from the Nebraska Startup Academy as she shares key programs, funding opportunities, and statewide resources available to help your business grow. Alyssa will also walk through the NSA platform and host a live Q&A for attendees. Lunch is provided — reserve your spot today on our website.

| 2025-11-17

$93 Million Investment for Iowa Small Businesses

Did you know that Iowa has a $96 million investment from the Department of Treasury to support Iowa's small businesses, startups, and manufacturers? Join us for a free lunch and learn informational panel event at Elevator Co-Warehousing + Community on Monday, November 17th from 11:30 am - 1 pm to learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs. The panel is made up of leaders from the organizations who distribute the funds to entrepreneurs.

| 2026-01-20

Efficiency Without Burnout: Smarter Systems for Growing Small Businesses

Running a business doesn’t have to mean running on empty. Join us for a special Lunch & Learn with Jocelyn Stange, Omaha-based process consultant and efficiency coach, as she shares how to build smarter systems that save time, reduce chaos, and prevent burnout — so you can grow with more clarity and less stress.

| 2025-11-12

SCORE Helping Small Businesses: Accounting for Decision-Making and Financial Loan Readiness

Kierra (Made In Omaha) and Jenna (1890 Natural Bath Co.)

| 2025-10-21

Small Business Prep for the Holiday Season

Attention small business owners and entrepreneurs! The holidays are around the corner — is your business ready? Join us for a special Lunch & Learn with Kierra from Made in Omaha and Jenna from 1890 Natural Bath Co. as they share how they’re preparing for the busy holiday season and what every small business should be doing now to set themselves up for success. Lunch is provided—click below to reserve your spot.