NAWBO Iowa to Host Networking Event at Terrace Hill
Women business owners from across Iowa will gather at Terrace Hill on April 29, 2026, for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Iowa’s annual networking event. The event, scheduled from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., aims to connect women entrepreneurs with state legislators and civic leaders to discuss the increasing economic impact of women-owned businesses within the state.
According to Rachel Formaro, owner of Collabry and NAWBO Iowa advocacy director and president-elect, “This gathering creates space for women entrepreneurs to build relationships with the leaders shaping Iowa’s policies and economy.” She further emphasized that “Women-owned businesses are a growing force in Iowa, and events like this strengthen the connections that help those businesses succeed.” Business Record
Event Details
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Terrace Hill, 2300 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312
Terrace Hill has previously hosted NAWBO Iowa events, including visits in 2022 and 2025. NAWBO Iowa Photo Gallery
Upcoming NAWBO Iowa Events
In addition to the Terrace Hill event, NAWBO Iowa has several other events scheduled throughout April and May 2026:
- Women & Wisdom: March 26, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Lincoln Savings Bank
- Coffee & Conversation: April 10, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at Better Business Bureau
- Educational Program: April 21, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at C3 Center
- Women & Wisdom: April 23, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM (Location TBD)
- Coffee & Conversation: May 8, 2026, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM at Triangle Financial Services, Inc.
- Educational Program: May 19, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Lincoln Savings Bank
NAWBO Iowa Meeting Information
About NAWBO Iowa
NAWBO Iowa’s mission is to propel women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of influence statewide. NAWBO Iowa Home Page