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Past Meetings
NAWBO Iowa Holiday Party for Members - DEC 12
December 12, 2019
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
AC Hotel, Des Moines East Village
401 E. Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Venue website
Holiday meet & greet plus book exchange!
Coffee & Conversation - DEC 5
December 05, 2019
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
East Village Spa
601 E. Locust, #202
Des Moines, IA 50309
Venue website
Please join our host Cassie Sampson, owner of East Village Spa, for great conversation and networking.
NAWBO Iowa November Cocktails & Conversations (G2G) - NOV 21
November 21, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Gastro Grub
1378 East Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
Venue website
Join us on THURSDAY NOV 21!
NAWBO Iowa Coffee & Conversation - Friday, NOV 15 (G2G)
November 15, 2019
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
REMAX Concepts Office
2203 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA
Coffee & Conversation - Friday, NOV 15
NAWBO National Webinar - 4 Tenets of Organizing
November 14, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online
A professional organizer since 2005, Aly Luccari, with Bright Organizing Solution, LLC has mastered the task of helping others let go of the unimportant.
NAWBO Iowa Celebration of Excellence
November 07, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
NAWBO Iowa Celebrates 2019 Honorees
NAWBO Iowa October Cocktails & Conversations OCT 18 (G2G)
October 18, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hello, Marjorie
717 Locust Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Venue website
We'll meet downtown at Hello, Marjorie!
NAWBO National Women's Business Conference 2019 - OCT 13-15, 2019
October 13, 2019 8:00 AM to October 15, 2019 5:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront
225 E Coastline Dr
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Venue website
NAWBO National Women's Business Conference 2019 - OCT 13-15, 2019
NAWBO National Webinar - The Essential Marketing Step Most Overlooked
October 10, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online
Are you throwing money at marketing campaigns and crossing your fingers they’ll pay off?
NAWBO Iowa Presents Three-Time Bestselling Author of “One Great Goal”
October 08, 2019
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The River Center
340 SW 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50309
An extra special event presented by Inspirational speaker, podcaster and award-winning author Ursula Mentjes
NAWBO Iowa Coffee & Conversation - Thursday, OCT 3
October 03, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Chef Terrie’s Home
2624 NW 157th St
Clive, IA 50325
Venue website
Women business owners and supporters are invited to stop over to the home of Chef Terrie Kohl, owner of Country Club Market
Reception for NAWBO Iowa Honoree Lynn Schreder - OCT 2
October 02, 2019
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Trostel's Greenbriar Restaurant
5810 Merle Hay Road
Jonnston, IA 50131
Venue website
NAWBO Iowa has selected Lynn Schreder, co-owner of KHI Solutions, as its 2019 Iowa Hall of Fame Legacy Award honoree.
NAWBO National Webinar - Membership Orientation
October 01, 2019
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Online
This webinar will provide best practices of how to get the most out of your NAWBO membership! We look forward to your participation.
NAWBO Iowa September Cocktails & Conversations - SEPT 27
September 27, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Juniper Moon
2005 Ingersoll Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Venue website
Join us at the end of September at Juniper Moon!
RECEPTION FOR NAWBO IOWA HONOREE CHRISTY JONES - SEPT 25
September 25, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hyperion Field Club
7390 NW Beaver Avenue
Johnston, IA 50131
Venue website
NAWBO Iowa has selected Christy Jones, owner of R Jones Collision 1, as its 2019 Iowa Business Owner of the Year.
RECEPTION FOR NAWBO IOWA HONOREE BOBBI SEGURA - SEPT 20
September 20, 2019
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Aureon Wynfield Building
7760 Office Plaza Drive South
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
NAWBO Iowa has selected Bobbi Segura, regional manager of Women Lead Change, as its 2019 Iowa Advocate of the Year.
NAWBO National Webinar - 2020 Advocacy Preview
September 17, 2019
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Online
How can you best plug into and participate in what we have planned for 2020?
NAWBO National Webinar - How to Find and Use Non-Dilutive Funding to Promote Small Business Growth and Scaling
September 12, 2019
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online
Join Christine Howard to learn about funding and how it may apply to your business.
NAWBO Iowa Luncheon SEPT 12 - LEADING THE WAY IN A WOMAN’S WORLD
September 12, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
AC Hotel
401 E. Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
Venue website
LEADING THE WAY IN A WOMAN’S WORLD: RE-CREATING CONNECTION BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
NAWBO Iowa September Coffee & Conversations (G2G)
September 05, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
Sponsors: Katelyn Soults, Illuminated Marketing and Development
NAWBO Iowa August Cocktails & Conversations (G2G)
August 23, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bellhop
440 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
Save the Date!
POSTPONED: Across the Generations: High Impact Networking Event (G2G)
August 08, 2019
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Compass Financial
4801 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
Intergenerational networking event!
NAWBO Iowa August Coffee & Conversations (ADV)
August 01, 2019
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Brown Winick Law Firm
21st Floor 666 Grand Avenue/Ruan Center
Des Moines, IA 50309
Coffee Conversations - Thursday, AUG 1
NAWBO Iowa July Cocktails & Conversation (G2G)
July 26, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Republic on Grand
401 E Grand Ave (6th floor)
East Village, Des Moines, IA 50309
Save the Date!
NAWBO Iowa Year-End and New Year Kickoff Party
July 18, 2019
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
Be prepared to be re-energized for your future potential, learn more about NAWBO Iowa and where we are heading, all while sending up a cheers for where we’ve been.
NAWBO Iowa July Coffee & Conversations
July 11, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Miller, Zimmerman & Evans
550 SW 9th Street, Suite 9000
Des Moines, IA
Coffee & Conversations - Thursday, JUL 11
NAWBO Iowa June Cocktails & Conversations - June 28
June 28, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Hall
111 S. 11th St., Ste. 200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Venue website
Join us this Friday!
NAWBO Iowa East Village Sip & Stroll
June 11, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Capital Chiropractic & Rehabilitation Center
600 E Locust Ste 102
Des Moines ,
Visit 5 women-owned businesses in the East Village! Sponsored by Jen Boldt of Financial Architects, Inc
June Coffee & Conversations
June 06, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The Brew House
626 Franklin Street
Pella, IA 50219
Venue website
Sponsors: Jill Russell, Your Clear Next Step
Cocktails & Conversation
May 31, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Compass Financial
4801 Westown Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
Sponsored By Compass Financial
NAWBO Iowa's Toast to You
May 07, 2019
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Jasper Winery
2400 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50321
Venue website
You won’t want to miss this special event as we share with you our history and toast to the achievements of Iowa’s women business owners.
May Coffee & Conversations
May 02, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Principal Agency
6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 200
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
Sponsors: Diana Hutson
Cocktails & Conversation - April
April 26, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Vino209
209 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Venue website
Hosted by NAWBO Iowa
Coffee & Conversations - Tuesday, APR 16
April 16, 2019
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Smokey Row
1910 Cottage Grove
Des Moines, IA 50314
Venue website
Hosted By: Jayne Armstrong, Small Business Association
RelationSHIP – Sail Your Way to Greater Success
April 04, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
As a successful women business owner, you already know how to build relationships. Our April speaker will teach you how take it to the next level and secure those long-lasting relationships.
Cocktails & Conversation - Central Iowa - Friday, MAR 22
March 22, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Vino209
209 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Venue website
Join NAWBO Iowa at Vino209 in Valley Junction
Iowa Business Day on the Hill - DES MOINES, Wednesday, MAR 13
March 13, 2019
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
ABI Office
400 East Court Ave, Suite 100
Des Moines, IA 50309
(FULL) Join the Association of Business and Industry, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and NAWBO Iowa. Register at IowaABI.org/events/
Coffee & Conversation: Technology Tools for Your Business Life - Thurs, MAR 7
March 07, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
TigerLily STEM
5525 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 105
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
Coffee & Conversation March 7 with Meredith Smith, TigerLily STEM and Karen Taylor, Taylored Benefits
Celebration of Women’s History - DES MOINES, Tuesday MAR 5
March 05, 2019
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Historic Terrace Hill
2300 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Venue website
MEMBERS: Please join us for the 2nd Annual Celebration of Women's History at Historical Terrace Hill.
Cocktails & Conversation - Central Iowa - Friday, FEB 22
February 22, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Vino209
209 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Venue website
Join NAWBO Iowa at Vino209 in Valley Junction
Workforce Trends and Progressive Employment Practices - Thursday, FEB 21
February 21, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
Workforce Trends and Progressive Employment Practices - FEB 21
Coffee & Conversation - CENTRAL IOWA, Thursday, FEB 14
February 14, 2019
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
New York Life
1615 SW Main Street, Suite 201
Ankeny, IA 50023
Venue website
All are welcome at New York Life in Ankeny
Cocktails & Conversation - Central Iowa - Friday, JAN 25
January 25, 2019
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Vino209
209 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Venue website
Join NAWBO Iowa at Vino209 in Valley Junction
Getting the Most out of your NAWBO Iowa Membership - WEBINAR, Friday, JAN 25
January 25, 2019
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Online
Venue website
Hop on, plug in, dial up with NAWBO Iowa's Membership Team
January Monthly Luncheon
January 17, 2019
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Glen Oaks Country Club
1401 Glen Oaks Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Venue website
Speaker: Loraine Hardin, Owner & President of Hardin & Associates
Coffee & Conversation: Caffenate Your 2019 with Great Friends, Great Dreams and a Great YOU!
January 10, 2019
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Art Terrarium
106 11th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Venue website
Coffee & Conversation: Caffenate Your 2019 with Great Friends, Great Dreams and a Great YOU!
