Power Up SMALL BUSINESS
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Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, June 2 at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30 PM
Tuesday, December 1 at 5:30 PM
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$500 Business Assistance Drawing
Friday, December 4
Power Up Small Business is Main Street Waterloo's educational workshop series designed to help entrepreneurs start strong and grow smarter.
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Thanks to U.S. Bank, we will be hosting 4 FREE sessions throughout 2026 featuring industry professionals and real-world insights from fellow business owners. Each workshop offers practical guidance, meaningful conversation, and time for questions tailored to your specific needs.
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This series is free and open to the public.
Please register for each workshop so we can plan accordingly.
For each workshop you attend, you will be entered into a drawing for $500 in business assistance (to be determined based on the winner's needs).
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Using AI to Power Up Your Small bUSiness
Tuesday, dec 9 at 5:30
SingleSpeed Brewing
Take your business to the next level with the power of artificial intelligence and technology. This session explores how AI tools can help small businesses streamline workflows, cut costs, and boost ROI.
Learn how to use these tools to empower employees, strengthen collaboration, and reinforce your organizations purpose. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or already experimenting with automation, you'll walk away with practical strategies and real-world examples to help your business work smarter, not harder.
Downtown Business Meetings
Quarterly
Downtown Waterloo business owners, managers, and property owners gather to learn about what is happening in Downtown Waterloo, network, and share thoughts and ideas.
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February 3 at 9 AM
May 5
August 4
November 3​
Brews & Business
Coffee Networking 7-8Am
Happy Hour 5-6pm
Brews & Business is a networking event bringing together business owners, employees, community leaders, and the downtown Waterloo community to build connections and strengthen community ties.
Over a casual drink or coffee, they share ideas, learn, and explore collaborations. This event is open to the public, but mainly focuses on Downtown business owners, employees, residents, and leaders.
Thank you to JSA Development for sponsoring this new series!
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JANUARY 20, 7-8 AM - NEWTON'S CAFE
For more details call 319-291-2038 or e-mail events@mainstreetwaterloo.org