Business Clinic Workshop Series

We are excited to announce our Spring 2026 workshop schedule! Below you will find the dates and times.

We are also partnering with Polk County Financial Empowerment Center to provide No-Cost personal financial counseling for small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of each series! After registration, you’ll receive an email on how to schedule your personal session throughout the program.

Workshops

Design Basics for Small Businesses

Date: March 4th (Wednesday) 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: Aliber Hall, Drake University (2847 University Ave. Des Moines, IA)

Description: Learn how colors, fonts, spacing, and layout affect how customers perceive your business. This session focuses on practical design principles that help your brand look clear, professional, and trustworthy without needing a design background.

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Building a Business Plan (that actually gets used)

Date: March 24th (Tuesday) 5:30pm-7:00pm

Location: Aliber Hall, Drake University (2847 University Ave. Des Moines, IA)

Description: Skip the 30-page business plan. This workshop helps you define your mission, values, and how your business presents itself day-to-day such as communication standards and basic credibility tools like email signatures and business cards.

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Using ChatGPT to Run Your Business More Efficiently

Date: April 28th (Tuesday) 5:30pm-7:00pm

Location: Aliber Hall, Drake University (2847 University Ave. Des Moines, IA)

Description: Discover how to use ChatGPT to save time and reduce mental load. Learn how to write emails, plan marketing content, and organize ideas more effectively using AI. We’ll focus on real tasks small business owners deal with every day.

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