Starting a small business in Des Moines? Get expert help at city's new small business support center🎧

In this episode of the Inside Black Iowa podcast, host Dana James speaks with Nick Tarpey and Breanne Bye from the City of Des Moines Small Business Center. They discuss the new center's role in supporting small businesses, the unique needs of entrepreneurs and the outreach strategies they employ to connect with the community. The conversation highlights the importance of providing resources and assistance to small businesses, including food trucks and home-based operations. The speakers emphasized the center's commitment to being the first point of contact for small business owners in #DesMoines.

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