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Navigating Tomorrow: Your Future-Ready Succession Plan

A Lunch & Learn Series for Small Business Success

You've poured your heart and soul into building your small business. But have you considered what the future holds? Whether you're dreaming of retirement, envisioning growth, or simply want to ensure your legacy continues, proactive succession planning is no longer a luxury – it's a necessity for long-term success.

The "Navigating Tomorrow: Your Future-Ready Succession Plan" is a free four-part lunch and learn series, brought to you by Iowa Valley Business and Community Solutions (BCS) and Iowa Workforce Development, designed specifically to empower small business owners like you. Over convenient lunchtime sessions at the Iowa Valley Conference Center, you'll gain invaluable insights and practical tools to develop your own unique blueprint for a smooth and prosperous transition.

Here's a look at what each session will cover:

  • June 26: The Voice of Experience – A Panel Discussion (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
    • Hear firsthand from experienced business owners and professionals who have successfully navigated the succession planning process. Gain valuable insights and practical advice from those who have been there.
  • August 28: Building Your Toolkit: Resources for Succession Planning (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
    • This session will focus on providing attendees with a tangible toolkit of resources, templates, and guidance to begin or refine their own succession plans. Learn about key considerations and practical steps you can take immediately.
  • October 23: Succession Planning for Non-Profits (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
    • This specialized session will address the unique challenges and opportunities of succession planning within the non-profit sector, ensuring the continued impact of these vital community organizations.
  • January 22: Cultivating the Next Generation: Succession Planning for the Family Farm (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
    • This session will be tailored to the specific needs of farm families, exploring strategies for establishing a successful generational farm transition.

All sessions will be held at the Iowa Valley Conference Center, Dejardin Hall, located at 3702 S. Center Street in Marshalltown, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Don't leave your business's future to chance. Invest a lunch hour and gain the knowledge to secure your hard work and build a lasting legacy in our community. Click the button below to learn more and register for individual sessions or the entire series.