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Get ready, Des Moines.

We’re hosting a pop-up business networking event TONIGHT at Local Bites Marketplace — food included, great people, and powerful conversations.

If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or professional looking to make real connections, this night is for you.

🎟 Grab your ticket here:
👉 https://t.co/Co52tChLnj

And if you’re planning ahead…

✨ Entrepreneurs of Iowa Winter Gala | Hotel Fort Des Moines

📅 January 24
🎟 https://t.co/QEsyLTM1KO

Tonight is about momentum. January 24 is about legacy.

Hope to see you in the room.

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Leadership doesn’t happen in a vacuum … it happens in rooms.

The environment you gather people in matters, it shapes:
A) the conversations they’re willing to have
B) the level of attention they’re willing to give

When leaders step into a space with history, craftsmanship, AND intentional design, something subtle but important happens:

they show up differently.

That’s one of the reasons we chose Hotel Fort Des Moines for the Entrepreneurs of Iowa Gala.

This isn’t just a ballroom, it’s a place that has hosted presidents, pioneers, and world-shaping conversations for over a century. This setting shows that the moment matters.

Great environments do a few key things for leadership events:
1. They elevate the magnitude of ideas
2. They invite reflection and connection
3. They create a sense of legacy, reminding people they’re part of something bigger than a single night

At EOI, we believe entrepreneurs deserve to be celebrated in spaces that reflect the weight of what they’re building.

Because leadership isn’t just about who’s in the room, it’s about what the room calls out of them.

January 24 will be one of those moments,
and you'll want to be in the room.

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If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, this is your reminder 👀

📍 EOI Business Winter Gala
🗓 January 24, 2026
📌 Des Moines, IA

An all-day business event bringing together entrepreneurs from across Iowa, networking, strategy, real conversations, and an evening gala to close it out.

🎟 Get your ticket here:
https://t.co/QEsyLTMzAm

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Get your tickets now.

January 24th.
EOI Winter GALA - Business Conference Event.
Hilton, Des Moines.

All Day Event.

Spots are already being filled out. Save money on early-bird pricing when you buy now (limited).

Details here: https://t.co/FkPQ0jro8b

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The people you meet can change the direction of your journey.

Entrepreneurs of Iowa member Adán Ortiz, founder of Receivos, shares why relationships matter more than we often realize — especially in the moments when things feel stuck, the funnel is dry, or giving up feels easier than pushing forward.

Sometimes all it takes is one connection to open a door you never would’ve thought of.

This is the power of community.

Watch the full conversation here:
👉 https://t.co/ZUtGLBtAx4

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We’re excited to announce Tony Rubleski as a keynote speaker for the Winter Gala in Des Moines, IA on January 24th!

Tony is a CEO, best-selling author, and nationally recognized public speaker who has spoken at 100s of events across the nation, including TEDx, and has been featured in top publications and major media outlets.

Today also marks the release of his 10th book, “Don’t Quit, Do It” — huge congratulations, Tony! 🔥

Get your Winter Gala tickets here:
https://t.co/gBBU1Gu2q0

Check out Tony’s new book: https://t.co/JYVcGvLb3H

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Tickets: https://t.co/wmAAubnuSC

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You won't want to miss this...

📍Des Moines, Iowa.

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The Power of Encouragement in Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Encouragement isn’t just a “nice-to-have” — it’s a critical leadership skill.

In this conversation, Drew McCombe explores the powerful role encouragement plays in leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Drawing from real-world experience and biblical examples—especially Barnabas, known as the “Son of Encouragement”—Drew explains how words, support, and positive reinforcement can build resilience, strengthen teams, and create lasting impact.

This talk challenges leaders, business owners, and entrepreneurs to be intentional encouragers, reminding us that discouragement spreads easily—but encouragement can transform cultures.

“Encouragement is the wind beneath our wings.” “Discouragement is a thief.”
“Success is not final. Failure is not fatal.”

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Entrepreneur and Business Coach Michael Owen joins the Entrepreneurs of Iowa panel on SCALING out now on Youtube: https://t.co/s3IlPbYZZy

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What does it really take to go from startup to scale?

Iowa business leaders share real stories about risk, failure, trust, and what it actually takes to grow a business — especially when resources are limited and the path isn’t clear.

Featuring:
Mike Owen— Host & Moderator
Chelsea Bissen— Co-Owner, I Saw The Sign
Joe Low — Founder, All About Cheesesteaks
Mike Lewis — Founder, Lewis Marketing
Anthony Iovine — Co-Founder, Entrepreneurs of Iowa

Watch the full panel here: https://t.co/7ucA5hZAlB

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Speakers!

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Listen in as we explore the entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on overcoming fear, embracing leadership, and the importance of trust and support in business.

Key Takeaways:
- Fear is a gift if you look at it that way.
- We suffer the most in our own imagination.

Panelist:
- Jesse Brauning, Partner at Marathon Media.
- Anthony Iovine, Partner at Entrepreneurs of Iowa.
- Brent Hendricks, Serial Entrepreneur and Inventor.
- JJ Hardy, Entrepreneur and Leadership Coach

Panel Led by Elijah Bluhm, Founder of Entrepreneurs of Iowa.

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Thank you for understanding for any inconvenience this may have caused. Excited to throw another exceptional event!

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Members: Reminder that the Winter GALA scheduled for this weekend was postponed to late January.

The new date, time, and location will be released shortly.

Plan for it to be the best event we’ve done to date and worth the extra wait.

You’ll want to be there.

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Our fears and procrastination are often hidden in the midst of really good excuses.

Identify it.
Overcome it.
Move forward.