Attend one or all three sessions in the Small Biz in Small Libraries series to gain valuable insights, enhance business skills, and network with other entrepreneurs – in a supportive and resource-rich environment. Questions about this series can be directed to Kellee at the North Liberty Library, (319)626-5701.

All About Resources

• Wednesday, January 22 at 6 p.m.
• North Liberty Library (520 W Cherry St., North Liberty)
• All are invited to register this free event offered in partnership with the University of Iowa’s Pomerantz Business Library

All About Resources – Join us for a sneak peek at the UI Resource Centers, a variety of services available to professionals and business owners. Willow Fuchs, a Business Librarian at the University’s Tippie School of Business, will introduce the audience to the Small Business Development Resource Center and the Patent and Trademark Resource Center. We will also showcase ways they can support your business goals and aspirations.

Presenter Bio – Willow has been a Business Reference & Instruction Librarian at the University of Iowa Tippie School of Business since 2014, where she frequently works with students and staff in the Entrepreneurship program. She grew up on the west coast of Canada, and received her Masters of Information from the University of Toronto. She enjoys running long distances and getting outside whenever she can.

All About Brand Strategy

• Wednesday, February 19 at 6 p.m.
• Ranshaw House (515 Community Dr., North Liberty)
• All are invited to register for this free event offered in partnership with Trampoline Strategies

All About Brand Strategy – Are your investment pitches falling flat? Is your website failing to convert? Are your social videos struggling to increase awareness? Most likely, you have a gap that needs to be closed with your target audience. Strategic storytelling is the best way to close this gap.

Guest speaker Trevor Britton will share how storytelling principles create more effective communication for your brand. He’ll also highlight common messaging pitfalls to avoid, along with inspiring examples of success using storytelling principles. Britton’s best practices for brand storytelling will show you how to transform buyers into believers.

Presenter Bio – Trevor Britton is a brand strategist and a creative director with a twenty-year background in video, animation and web. His focus is using storytelling principles to help brands craft more effective branding and marketing materials.

All About Funding

• Thursday, November 7, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Ranshaw House (515 Community Dr., North Liberty)
• All are invited to register for this free event being offered in partnership with CommunityCPA.com

All About Funding – Learn about the Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), a unique funding opportunity for new business owners from Community CPA’s Catherine Tran.  The SSBCI is a $15 million program in Iowa that helps small businesses get loans by covering collateral gaps. It supports businesses that are mostly owned by women, people from diverse backgrounds, veterans, people with disabilities, long-term rural residents, and those that promote arts and culture in Iowa.

Presenter Bio – Catherine Tran is a leader with a passion for community development, currently serving as the Executive Director at the Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit, a nonprofit organization committed to supporting immigrant entrepreneurs in their business journey. She holds a managerial role at Community CPA & Associates Inc., overseeing marketing and branch operations, and supporting small businesses and budding entrepreneurs in their business journey. She is committed to empowering minority communities and fostering business growth.