Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here.
For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others in the region.
To submit an event for consideration, please email editor@siliconprairienews.com.
This Week
BIZ Luncheon Series: Matt Loecke – Talks Sales to Entrepreneurs – Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.
Des Moines – The Greater Des Moines Partnership (700 Locust St.)
Thanks to our sponsor
The BIZ helps entrepreneurs maximize their successes by helping them navigate resources, strengthen knowledge, improve skills, form strategic alliances and secure proper capitalization. Whether crafting a complete sales model or imparting the subtle skills required of a salesperson in today’s business world, Loecke wants to share insights and answer questions that help close the gap from launch to success.
Learn more bizci.org
TechBrew Cedar Rapids – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Cedar Rapids – Dublin City Pub (415 1st St. SE)
Join us for the Technology Association of Iowa’s TechBrew event, an informal gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, business people and funders getting together to talk over a beer (social lubrication). Cocktails and networking will begin promptly at 5 pm!
Learn more technologyiowa.org
Upcoming
Make sure to keep an eye out for these upcoming Silicon Prairie News events and those we’re helping to promote as a media sponsor.
NUtech Ventures: Basics of IP and Implications for Researcher – Monday, 12 p.m.
Join NUtech Ventures for a discussion of issies in innovation and entrepreneurship. Learn about patenting, drafting contracts, and how to get your ideas funded, and get tips on how to start your own business. Open to all, free lunch.Learn more nutechventures.org
ISU Innovation Pitch Competition – Tuesday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
For ISU entrepreneurs; this is an opportunity to pitch your business idea and win a cash prize!Featuring Geoff Wood of Silicon Prairie News as a judge.Learn more isupjcenter.org
