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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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Main Street Waterloo is bringing back our business education workshops, now named Power Up Small Business.
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Thanks to U.S. Bank, we will be hosting 4 FREE sessions throughout 2025 to help you learn more about starting and growing your business. Hear from industry professionals and your peers on the selected topic and have the opportunity to ask questions specific to your needs.
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This event is free and open to the public.
March 11 - Make Your Business Stand Out
June 19 - TBA
Sept 9 - TBA
Dec 9 - TBA

Make your business stand out
Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30
Waterloo Public Library
The first Power Up Small Business of 2025: Make Your Business Stand Out will help business owners craft a compelling brand narrative that resonates with their audience. Participants will learn how to cut through the noise and market themselves effectively by defining their unique value, creating authentic messaging, and leveraging storytelling techniques. The session will cover key public relations strategies to build credibility, engage with the media, and establish a lasting presence in the market.
Downtown Business Meetings
Quarterly at 9am
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 18 - Downtown Parking at the Waterloo Workspace
May 20 - TBA
August 19 - TBA
November 18 - TBA​


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 population 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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March 18, 5-6PM- Local Bar Hop
For more details call 319-291-2038 or e-mail assistant@mainstreetwaterloo.org