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This is a great place to tell your story and give people more insight into who you are, what you do, and why it’s all about you.

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Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 PM

Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30 PM

Tuesday, December 1 at 5:30 PM​

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.

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Powering up your financial future

September 1, 5:30-7:30 PM

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Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats, and finances are often the one that causes the most stress. Whether bookkeeping comes naturally to you, or you avoid spreadsheets whenever possible, this workshop is designed with you in mind.

Hear from financial professionals and fellow business owners who understand the unique challenges of running a small business. Together, we'll break down financial topics in a way that's

practical, approachable, and relevant to your everyday work.

This session will focus on smarter financial planning, understanding your numbers, and preparing for tax season before the year comes to a close. Rather than overwhelming you with complicated accounting terms, we'll provide real-world tips, helpful tools, and advice you can use to feel more confident managing

your business finances.​

Whether you're a brand-new entrepreneur or have been in business for years, you'll leave with a better understanding of your finances, ideas you can put into practice right away, and hopefully a little less stress when tax season rolls around.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with others who are navigating the same journey.

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​

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Brews & Business

Coffee Networking 8-9Am
Happy Hour 4-5pm

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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Our next Brews & Business is

Tuesday, August 18th, 4-5 PM, at Bootleggers.

For more details call 319-291-2038 or email events@mainstreetwaterloo.org

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MAIN STREET WATERLOO

512 Mulberry St

Waterloo, Iowa 50703

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319.291.2038

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