Lunch & Learn | Navigating Resources for Small Businesses and Startups

Join us in Des Moines on Wednesday from 11AM to 12:30PM

Building a business is hard—finding help in Iowa shouldn’t be. Join Elevator for a practical, no-fluff session that maps the local ecosystem of funding, training, and support so you know exactly where to go next. Learn from Erin Strawn, CEO of The Iowa Center.

🗓️ 2025-08-27 | Wednesday | 11:00AM-12:30PM

📌 204 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309

🔊 Erin Strawn, CEO

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