HUB 712

05/07/2026

We’re excited to partner with The Iowa Center to bring additional support and resources to local entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The Iowa Center helps people across the state with business education, coaching, and access to lending opportunities. At HUB 712, we’re proud to help connect entrepreneurs with trusted partners and resources that can help move their ideas forward.

As part of this partnership, we’re hosting Early-Stage Essentials, a FREE one-hour workshop for anyone thinking about starting a business or looking to better understand the basics.

You’ll learn:
✔️ First steps to starting a business
✔️ What a business plan is and why it matters
✔️ Different business entity types
✔️ How to register your business

📍 Hybrid format: Attend in person at HUB 712 in Carroll or join virtually.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-stage-essentials-with-the-iowa-center-hub-712-tickets-1986349991295?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/03/2026

It’s National Small Business Week 🎉

At HUB 712, we’re celebrating the small businesses that make our 8-county region thrive.

Your ideas, grit, and growth are what keep our communities moving forward.

We’re proud to support you this week and every week!

04/23/2026

This lunch and learn from our friends at Chamber & Development Council of Crawford County is about how to put your business on the map. Next Thursday, April 29th.
See below for more details.

The CDC's April Lunch and Learn event is approaching quickly! This month, we are pleased to welcome Stephanie Neppl, the tourism liaison for Travel Iowa. She will be presenting "Putting Yourself on the Map."

Join us on Wednesday, April 29, at noon at the Bake Shop and Cafe - Denison, Iowa's Back 30 Event Center- Denison, IA . This will be a valuable Lunch and Learn for anyone who wants to make their business or event a destination!

RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=dXHESEW0XkaOXkeyGPLqKj1s-VcUSANFuC1JwqXuaNRUNTBHVU43RjVQUldLV1dQUVFJTVlQRjBZSC4u

04/21/2026

Join us in person or online for the Early-Stage Essentials workshop, in partnership with The Iowa Center.

This no-cost, one-hour workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are just getting started (or still exploring an idea).

💡 You’ll learn:
✔️ The first steps to starting a business
✔️ What a business plan is, and why it matters
✔️ Different types of business entities
✔️ How to register your business

📅 Thursday, May 21 🕒 3:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 HYBRID options: In-person at HUB 712 (Carroll, IA) + zoom link available

Whether you have an idea or are ready to take the next step, this session will help you move forward with better clarity.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/early-stage-essentials-with-the-iowa-center-hub-712-tickets-1986349991295?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/15/2026

EmpowerHer is an annual event hosted by Midwest Partnership EDC in collaboration with local Guthrie County partners.

When? Wednesday, April 29th at 5:30pm.
Where? Summit Grove in Stuart, IA

We know you need to hear this! 👇

04/11/2026

Cheering on Chris Goodwin of Cornerstone Coaching & Consulting who is presenting this upcoming workshop in Jefferson! 👏

Curious about AI but not sure where to start?

Join us for an AI Basics Workshop designed to give you real, practical ways to save time and work smarter—no tech background needed.

In just two hours, you’ll learn:
✔️ What AI can (and can’t) do
✔️ How to use it safely and responsibly
✔️ Simple tools you can start using right away
✔️ Prompting tips that actually work
✔️ Real-life demos you can apply immediately

📍 Journey Financial – Jefferson, IA
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 12:00–2:00 PM
💲 $99 per seat

Seats are limited, so grab yours early!

Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or just AI-curious—this is for you.

Register here: https://css.iowacentral.edu/students/228/xstudenthome/coursesearch/noncredit?view=searchResults&category=BPD&subject=ZBC&filter=ZBC-101-00005

04/07/2026

We love seeing moments like this between members at HUB 712.

Joe Brincks, photographer, pilot, and creator of Seventy-One 30 LLC, shared a meaningful piece of his business with Doug Burns, Founder & President of Mercury Boost LLC.

The image itself is a drone photo of the Highway 71 and Highway 30 intersection, the exact view that sparked the idea for Joe's business name, Seventy-One 30.

It’s a simple moment, but it says a lot about sharing ideas, recognizing each other’s small business journeys, and building connections along the way.

That’s what we appreciate seeing at HUB 712.