Coworking + Accountability Online, Saturdays 9 am
Join us for Coworking + Accountability Online, a weekly get-together for business owners and mentors from the EntrePartners Braintrust. Think of it as a support group for entrepreneurs!
Members of the EntrePartners Innovation Center receive this perk for free -- non-members can join for $10/month. Register here!
Kauffman FastTrac® Powered By EntrePartners, fall cohort starting September 8
Kauffman FastTrac® is 10-week course designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to turn their ideas into action. Whether you're launching your first venture or working to strengthen your business foundation, this program equips you with the knowledge, mentorship, and tools needed to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Side-Gig Seminar Series: Making It Real, October 16, 6 pm
The Side Gig Seminar series by EntrePartners covers everything you need to know to make your side business more than just a hobby. In Session 1, we will cover the process of creating a Business Model Canvas and a Value Proposition -- a roadmap and a one sentence pitch for your business. We will also cover the process of incorporation: creating an LLC with the state of Iowa, getting a tax number from the IRS, and the process of choosing a bank for your business account. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Side-Gig Seminar Series: Influencers and Affiliates, October 23, 6 pm
In Session 2, we will cover the process of working with social media influencers and the process of becoming an affiliate marketer, and how these two can work in tandem to increase the reach of your business. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
Side-Gig Seminar Series: Accounting and Taxes, October 30, 6 pm
In Session 3, we will cover the aspects of business that very few enjoy: keeping track of money in and out, as well as what you can do now to prepare for next year's tax day.
Follow-Up Weekend, November 14-16
How much progress could you make on your business in one dedicated weekend? Could you make that first sale? Get your Web site finished? Put together your prototype?
What if we provide the space to work, catered food all weekend, and the environment to take your startup or side hustle to the next level?
Join us November 14-16 at the EntrePartners Innovation Center in downtown Iowa City for Follow-Up Weekend, an event inspired by Startup Weekend but designed for people who already have existing startups, side hustles, and businesses. Bring your team -- discounts available for multi-ticket bundles.
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a massive campaign to celebrate and empower entrepreneurs in every country and community around the world – especially those individuals who face structural barriers or may have never considered the idea of launching a startup. Each November, 10 million people take part in tens of thousands of activities, competitions and events that inspire them to act and provide them with the knowledge, experience and connections they need to succeed.