Join Dream City for Comfort to Creative Zone, an interactive workshop with Dean Houdeshell, Founder & CEO of Innovative Coaching Strategies. This session is designed to challenge you to think differently, break out of familiar patterns, and turn your ideas into intentional action.

Gain the clarity and direction needed to move your business or idea forward with confidence through this interactive and action-focused workshop. Join us to learn practical strategies, set meaningful priorities, and leave with a clear plan for your next 90 days of growth.

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, laughter, and community as we enjoy the animated favorite Zootopia together. Join us for a relaxing movie night filled with entertainment, connection, and great memories for all ages.

Turn your ideas into action at this empowering workshop designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs strengthen their confidence, trust their vision, and take intentional next steps toward their goals. Join us to gain practical tools, clarity, and encouragement that will help you move forward with purpose and confidence.

Celebrate fathers while supporting local entrepreneurs at this family-friendly community event featuring shopping, connection, and appreciation. Join us for a day of fun, community connection, and opportunities to discover and support local businesses.

Participants will gain practical strategies for measuring marketing performance, adjusting their approach based on results, and grow an engaged online community that supports their business or organization.

The Power of Capital is an interactive workshop designed to help participants will gain practical financial knowledge and strategic tools to make informed decisions, strengthen their investment readiness, and prepare their businesses for future success.

Feel the rhythm and celebrate community at Dream City’s Spring Concert on May 9, featuring live music, vibrant energy, and a pop-up market with local vendors. Bring your friends, enjoy great food, and experience an unforgettable night of music, culture, and connection.

This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who would like to gain the knowledge as a marketer. This session simplifies branding, messaging, and customer connection. You’ll clarify who you serve, what you offer, and how to communicate it clearly.

Learn how to price your products or services with confidence while covering your costs and honoring your value. Participants will build a pricing framework that supports sustainability, growth, and fair compensation.

Join us for a full day of culture, connection, and commerce as entrepreneurs showcase their products and services. Shop local, support Black-owned businesses, and celebrate community at Dream City.

Experience history brought to life through the voices, creativity, and brilliance of our youth at Dream City’s Living History Museum. This inspiring event highlights Black leaders, culture, and storytelling led by young people in our community.

Join Dream City for a powerful evening of dialogue, reflection, and connections as community leaders come together to explore unity and healing within Iowa City’s Black community. This is a space to listen, learn, and build bridges that move us forward together.

This workshop helps entrepreneurs understand their cash flow, expenses, and income so money feels less stressful and more manageable. You’ll leave with a simple financial snapshot of your business and tools you can use to make informed decisions.

Join us for a night of opportunity & connections representing the entrepreneurs we serve. This is chance to be a vendor to advertise your products & services and connect with like-minded business owners. Don’t miss out on this exciting night to celebrate you!

Join us here at Dream City as our Facilitator Mohamed Traore dive into AI in an interactive workshop. Are you familiar with AI, or don’t have any knowledge of it? This is your workshop to attend.

Do you have a small business or thinking of starting one with limited resources? Look no further, Dream City is collaborating with the Iowa City & North Liberty Public Library to bring you insightful tools around grant writing, entrepreneur growth & resources the Public Libraries has to offer!

Join us at Dream City for a night of Salsa dancing. Sunset Salsa is bringing the fun & entertainment! This event is free for everyone to attend.

Dream City will host a special Dinner & Learn with America’s SBDC, offering a free, one-hour Emergency Preparedness Workshop for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This interactive session will equip participants with practical strategies and ready-to-use tools to protect their business before, during, and after emergencies helping strengthen both business resilience and our local economic ecosystem.

Looking to build in your community? Join RSFIC non-profit organization at Dream City to learn more about how we could build resilient communities together.

Dream City is thrilled to announce our upcoming Grand Opening. We will have a ribbon cutting ceremony starting at 2:30pm leading up to tours of our facility and food to celebrate.

Join us for a special Dinner & Learn at Dream City on July 24th at 5:30 PM!

Led by Penny Huber Brown, Food Business Specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, this session will provide practical insights and resources for aspiring and current food entrepreneurs.

You'll learn:
🍎 How to start a small food business from your home or farm
📜 The basics of Iowa’s cottage food law and how it empowers home-based businesses
🧴 What’s required to properly label your food products under Iowa regulations

Whether you're just getting started or looking to expand, this free session is packed with valuable tools to help you grow your food processing business.

Attendees will learn fundamentals of AI, discover how AI can streamline market research and use different techniques. Learn how AI can analyze audiences enabling them to better understand their target demographic & integrate AI insights into marketing strategies.

Join Iowa Health Care 9th Annual Iowa Statewide Sickle Cell Family Fun Day & Educational Symposium. RSVP contacting Manda Bolinger at amanda-m-bollinger@uiowa.edu or 319-356-3595 or Abbie Yoder at abigail-a-yoder@uiowa.edu or 319-384-5300.