Friday Mar 7, 2025
This is a 6 month cohort series. The classes will be held on Friday mornings from 9:00-12:00pm on the following dates: West Bank
Trish Flaherty-Barnes
ImagineDSM
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Date and Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
CLASS SESSION FOR THE 2024/25 COHORT IS CLOSEDLocation
3330 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266Contact Information
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Description
ImagineDSM™
Entrepreneurship Program
This is a cohort series and the classes will be held, annually, on the first Friday of every month between October and March, from 9:00am-12:00pm.
The ImagineDSM™ Entrepreneurship Program, in collaboration with FuseDSM and Bookpress Publishing, is designed to address the challenges faced by entrepreneurs and small business managers. From idea development to financial management, each session is carefully crafted to provide actionable insights that can be applied immediately to your business.
During our Friday morning sessions over six months, you'll dive into key topics such as creativity, innovation, building networks, marketing, conflict resolution, financial management, and effective time management. Led by industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs, these sessions will empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship with confidence.
But the learning doesn't end there. Following the program, cohort participants will have the opportunity to stay connected through periodic mentoring meetings. These meetings will provide a supportive environment for participants to share experiences, address challenges, and celebrate successes together.
In Friday morning sessions spread over six months, participants will be instructed in the areas of:
• Creativity, Innovation, and Idea Development (10/4/2024)
• Building Networks and Relationships (11/1/2024)
• Marketing and Brand Building (12/6/2024)
• Conflict Resolution and Negotiation (1/3/2025)
• Financial Management (2/7/2025)
• Business Planning and effective Time Management (3/7/2025)
Following the six-month program, cohort participants will stay connected through periodic mentoring meetings led by presenters and Bookpress staff, as well as chamber staff. These meetings will feature discussions designed to help participants deal with and address current challenges along with celebrating individual successes. Participants will learn from each other during these informal meetings and form a foundation of mutual support.
"This well-designed course seamlessly integrated essential topics like branding, creativity, networking, and accounting, offering a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to thrive in the business world. One of the most invaluable aspects of the class was connecting with fellow local business owners. The collaborative atmosphere fostered during the sessions opened doors to potential partnerships and collaborations that I never would have imagined otherwise. I cannot recommend this class highly enough to anyone looking to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. Whether starting or seeking to take your business to the next level, this course equips you with the tools, knowledge, and connections you need to succeed".
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