Be a part of a campus-wide program to create a more inclusive, welcoming environment for all. Develop personal skills in intercultural communication competence. The workshops offer a positive, highly interactive opportunity to engage with members from across campus. Students, staff, and faculty are all invited and strongly encouraged to attend. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Facilitated by the NCBI-UNI Campus Coalition Builders. 

Learn how to craft a winning elevator pitch by attending this workshop. Attendance of this workshop qualifies students to enter UNI's Fifth Annual Elevator Pitch Competition which will be held later in September. Winner of the competition automatically advances to national competition. Potential winnings are $2500.

The Small Business Development Center will offer a QuickBooks Level I class. The course will be taught by Judy Schindel of Grant & Schindel CPAS, Inc. Participants will learn how to set up a company, customer and vendor files, and chart of accounts as well as how to manage revenue and expenses including sales, invoicing, bill paying and tracking expenses. All materials are included with the registration fee of $25; registration is limited to the first 30 participants. Basic computer knowledge is required.

The Small Business Development Center will offer a QuickBooks Level I class. The course will be taught by Judy Schindel of Grant & Schindel CPAS, Inc. Participants will learn how to set up a company, customer and vendor files, and chart of accounts as well as how to manage revenue and expenses including sales, invoicing, bill paying and tracking expenses. All materials are included with the registration fee of $25; registration is limited to the first 30 participants. Basic computer knowledge is required.

Learn to write a business plan. Pre-requisite: Start a Business I. Advanced registration is required.

Learn the basics of marketing including the 4 Ps and SEO. Advanced registration is required.

Be a part of a campus-wide program to create a more inclusive, welcoming environment for all. Develop personal skills in intercultural communication competence. The workshops offer a positive, highly interactive opportunity to engage with members from across campus. Students, staff, and faculty are all invited and strongly encouraged to attend. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Facilitated by the NCBI-UNI Campus Coalition Builders. No prior workshops required.

The Ethics in Organizations symposium will explore how employees and organizations navigate the challenging ethical issues they encounter on a daily basis. UNI President William Ruud will give the keynote speech. Panel presentation and discussion topics include creating an ethical culture, confronting your own ethical challenges in the workplace and motivating ethical behavior in students and employees. Individuals from all levels of business, community organizations and academic institutions are invited. There is no registration fee but space is limited and registration is required. Participants may register to attend part or all of the day. Sponsors are UNI, Hawkeye Community College, Allen College and Character Counts. 

Learn how to listen to your clients verbally and non-verbally. These skills will help you be a better salesperson and will keep your customers satisfied.  Advanced registration is required.