ImagineDSM- Canceled on 9/13/24
Event Sponsors
Champion Sponsor
Fueled By
Date and Time
Friday Oct 4, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
This is a 6 month cohort series. The classes will be held on Friday mornings from 9:00-12:00pm on the following dates:
October 4, 2024
November 1, 2024
December 6, 2024
January 3, 2025
February 7, 2025
March 7, 2025
Location
West Bank
3330 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Fees/Admission
Lucky Friday, September 13th, 2024, Registration Special
$695 / Members - Early Bird Special until Friday, September 13th, 2024
$950 / Non-Members (this price includes chamber membership) - Early Bird Special until Friday, September 13th, 2024
Fees after September 13th, 2024, and registrations only open until Friday, September 27, 2024
$995 / members
$1,200 / non-members
Contact Information
Trish Flaherty-Barnes
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Description
ImagineDSM™
Entrepreneurship Program
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, this meeting is your opportunity to discover how ImagineDSM™ can reignite your passion, inspire innovation, and equip you with practical tools for long-term success.
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.
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.
Don't miss this chance to take your business to new heights and reconnect with your passion for entrepreneurship. Join us at the Informational Meeting and learn how ImagineDSM™ can help you unlock your full potential.
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.
TESTIMONIAL FROM 1st COHORT:
"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".
"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".
The sessions will meet at the new corporate offices of West Bank, in West Des Moines. A light lunch will be served during each session.
Sign up now. At a program cost of $695, seats will fill fast.
Payment plans are available, with full payment due by December 31, 2024.
Please contact Trish Flaherty-Barnes at trish@fusedsm.org for additional details.
Sponsorship for this program is available.
ImagineDSM Class of 2023/2024
- 5 Miles North Marketing
- Apexx Creative
- Cha Cha’s Hiland Bakery
- Decoding HR
- East Village Spa
- Integrated Asset Management LLC
- KSH Design Studios LLC
- Mayalu Coffee
- Nexus 6
- Systems Management & Balancing
- The Slow Down Coffee Co.
- Trixies Salon & Spa
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