February 25-26, 2010
West Des Moines Marriott
West Des Moines, Iowa

Last March, entrepreneurs from all across Iowa and beyond connected in Coralville for EntreFest! - Iowa’s two-day conference devoted to small business owners. This exciting event presented attendees with the opportunity to learn, share and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit associated with being an innovator in the nation’s heartland.

In 2010, EntreFest! returns for its third year and promises to provide entrepreneurs with new ideas and the tools needed to help grow their business.

EntreFest! attendees can look forward to:

• Outstanding presenters, who'll educate, entertain and energize!

• Breakout sessions that focus on sales and increasing your bottom line!

• Networking opportunities to meet with other innovative Iowa business owners.

• Fun, excitement and the motivation to succeed!!

Here's what last year's attendees had to say:

• This was my first EntreFest! and I’ll definitely be back!

• EntreFest! was excellent! It gave all the nuts and bolts of starting AND maintaining a business!

• Great resources and connections for truly making an impact in your business!

• Good vendor representation. A very well organized and professional conference – thank you!

• The information gained was worth attended, and the people and positive environment were a double bonus!

EntreFest!
Learning, Sharing & Celebrating
the Entrepreneurial Spirit!

 

February 25-26, 2010
West Des Moines Marriott
West Des Moines, Iowa

Last March, entrepreneurs from all across Iowa and beyond connected in Coralville for EntreFest! - Iowa’s two-day conference devoted to small business owners. This exciting event presented attendees with the opportunity to learn, share and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit associated with being an innovator in the nation’s heartland.

In 2010, EntreFest! returns for its third year and promises to provide entrepreneurs with new ideas and the tools needed to help grow their business.

EntreFest! attendees can look forward to:

• Outstanding presenters, who'll educate, entertain and energize!

• Breakout sessions that focus on sales and increasing your bottom line!

• Networking opportunities to meet with other innovative Iowa business owners.

• Fun, excitement and the motivation to succeed!!

Here's what last year's attendees had to say:

• This was my first EntreFest! and I’ll definitely be back!

• EntreFest! was excellent! It gave all the nuts and bolts of starting AND maintaining a business!

• Great resources and connections for truly making an impact in your business!

• Good vendor representation. A very well organized and professional conference – thank you!

• The information gained was worth attended, and the people and positive environment were a double bonus!

EntreFest!
Learning, Sharing & Celebrating
the Entrepreneurial Spirit!

 

Who Should Attend? 

EntreFest! will offer valuable information for a wide audience. Small business owners, new business owners, community leaders, and students alike will all benefit from the knowledge shared by experienced presenters including exciting keynote speakers, entrepreneurs and some of Iowa’s premier service providers!

Why Attend?

Learn from experienced presenters about best practices and new initiatives and opportunities for small business. Find out about new sources of capital that are available. Network and share experiences with fellow business owners from across the state. Meet with an extended group of Iowa service providers all in one location. Learn, share and celebrate small business ownership in Iowa!

EntreFest! 2010 is coordinated by a collaborative committee of state service providers and entrepreneurs including: 

• Alliant Energy
• Focusfirst, Inc.
• Iowa Area Development Group
• Iowa Credit Union
• Iowa Department of Economic Development/Main Street Iowa
• Iowa Farm Bureau/Renew Rural Iowa
• Iowa Small Business Development Centers
• Iowa State University Extension and Community Vitality Center
• Iowan’s for Social and Economic Development
• Nanny 2 Shoes
• Pow I-80 Economic Development
• Small Business Administration
• Strat Exe, Inc.
• UNI Business and Community Services division
• UNI Regional Business Center and MyEntre.Net
• VentureNet Iowa

Who Should Attend? 

EntreFest! will offer valuable information for a wide audience. Small business owners, new business owners, community leaders, and students alike will all benefit from the knowledge shared by experienced presenters including exciting keynote speakers, entrepreneurs and some of Iowa’s premier service providers!

Why Attend?

Learn from experienced presenters about best practices and new initiatives and opportunities for small business. Find out about new sources of capital that are available. Network and share experiences with fellow business owners from across the state. Meet with an extended group of Iowa service providers all in one location. Learn, share and celebrate small business ownership in Iowa!

EntreFest! 2010 is coordinated by a collaborative committee of state service providers and entrepreneurs including: 

• Alliant Energy
• Focusfirst, Inc.
• Iowa Area Development Group
• Iowa Credit Union
• Iowa Department of Economic Development/Main Street Iowa
• Iowa Farm Bureau/Renew Rural Iowa
• Iowa Small Business Development Centers
• Iowa State University Extension and Community Vitality Center
• Iowan’s for Social and Economic Development
• Nanny 2 Shoes
• Pow I-80 Economic Development
• Small Business Administration
• Strat Exe, Inc.
• UNI Business and Community Services division
• UNI Regional Business Center and MyEntre.Net
• VentureNet Iowa