# Event Details - **Event Name**: ECBO Small Business Connect - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 11:00 am – Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us to connect with local entrepreneurs and learn about resources for the small business community!About this EventThe Refugee & Immigrant Advocacy Strategic Task Force (RIAS) and the City of Des Moines Small Business Support Center invite current and aspiring small business owners from all backgrounds to connect, share ideas, and build community. Supporters and partners of local small businesses are also encouraged to attend.What to expect:Meet new people and connect with neighborsLearn about opportunities and resourcesCollectively celebrate winsClick here to sign up for your business/organization to have an informational table at the event. Contact Holly at hmwilkens@dmgov.org for more details!This event is part of the Des Moines Community Impact & Relations' Collective Impact Learning Series. Learn more at DSM.city/ImpactEvents. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/ecbo-small-business-connect/100001986667183024 - **Event Categories**: Business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 2 hours - Location: TM Franklin Cownie Administration Building – City Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Moines - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: TM Franklin Cownie Administration Building – City Hall - **lat**: 41.584839 - **long**: -93.6328571 - **full address**: TM Franklin Cownie Administration Building – City Hall, 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ECBO Small Business Connect - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/cf3848e35878a3641c52b2f6f28ec6d40883492ac0986a0f78dd4542ee212ff1-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1776660092 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ECBO Small Business Connect being held? - **A:** ECBO Small Business Connect takes place on Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 11:00 am to Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at TM Franklin Cownie Administration Building – City Hall, 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ECBO Small Business Connect? - **A:** ECBO Small Business Connect is organized by Des Moines Civil and Human Rights Commission. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ECBO Small Business Connect is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Moines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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