Business & Professional Development
Improve yourself through learning and training to advance in your career.
SCC offers quality training that can help energize your workforce and help upgrade professional skills.
Browse our courses below and register today!
Smart Start
Do you have a business idea or looking to purchase a business? This workshop will
guide you through what you need to know to launch your business and be successful.
Hear from a local entrepreneur about how they started their business and lessons learned
along the way. Learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research and estimate
costs, prepare for a bank loan, legally organize the business and other license/permit
requirements, record keeping and taxes, marketing ideas, and what financing options
are available. Receive a business plan template, step-by-step guide to opening your
business, and other resources available to help you succeed! Class sponsored by America's
SBDC Iowa.
104107
M, Sep 8
5:30 - 8:30 pm
$19
SCC CBIZ 111
J Clover
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Is Your Business Ready to Transistion
Many business owners devote their time and energy to day-to-day operations and long-term
growth, often overlooking the importance of exit or succession planning. However,
retirement and unexpected life events can occur at any time-making it essential to
be prepared. This workshop is designed to help business owners plan for a successful
transition, whether that means selling, closing, or passing the business to a successor.
Participants will gain practical insights into preparing both the business and themselves
for a smooth exit. The session includes hands-on materials and worksheets to guide
you through creating a comprehensive exit plan.
104188
M, Sep 15
6 - 8 PM
$19
SCC FMC 106
J Clover
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Selling a Business: How to and am I Ready?
Selling a business is a complex and strategic process that involves preparing the
company for sale, identifying potential buyers, determining a fair market value, and
negotiating favorable terms. Whether you're looking to retire, pursue new opportunities,
or unlock the value you've built over time, a successful sale requires careful planning
and expert guidance. From financial and legal preparation to marketing the business
confidentially and managing due diligence, selling a business demands attention to
detail and a clear exit strategy. The goal is to maximize the return on your investment
while ensuring a smooth transition for employees, customers, and stakeholders.
104189
M, Nov 10
6 - 8 PM
$19
SCC CBIZ 111
J Clover
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Are you a business owner or the person responsible for managing your company's finances? Do financial statements leave you confused or uncertain about what they mean? Would you like to better understand accounting-and how it connects to tools like QuickBooks? This engaging, hands-on workshop is designed to make accounting concepts easy to understand and apply. Through interactive storytelling, you'll learn the structure and purpose of the three key financial statements-and how to use them to make better business decisions and support growth. All materials, including a comprehensive workbook, are included in the class fee. No prior accounting experience is necessary-just a desire to gain confidence in your financial know-how.
104193
M, Sep 22 - Oct 13
9 - 11 AM
$39
SCC CBIZ 110
J Clover
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Understanding Your Businesses Taxes
Income tax, sales tax, payroll tax, and the list goes on for taxes your business pays. Discussion will center on the various business taxes, forms and ways to file and pay the taxes, and things you can do in your record keeping system to better understand and lessen your tax burden. Participants will receive all materials and are encouraged to bring specific questions.
104108
Th, Sep 25
8:30 - 11:30 AM
$59
SCC CBIZ 111
J Clover
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Designed for the non-accountant bookkeeper, office manager or owner of a business. Learn basic accounting terms including revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Learn to build and read the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows. Become familiar with accounting debits and credits as you learn how to record transactions in this hands-on course.
Available Upon Request
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We make it easy to get comfortable with QuickBooks®. This course will address setting up your chart of accounts, customer and vendor files, recurring transactions, and products/services you sell. Learn how to manage money coming in including sales, invoicing, and deposits, and money going out by paying bills, booking credit card expenditures, and tracking expenses. You'll learn how to reconcile accounts, track loans and loan payments, book fixed assets, and use reports to understand your business, track sales trends and profitability, and prepare for tax time. You'll leave knowing that you're doing a good job and can handle whatever QuickBooks sends your way.
104170
MW, Sep 30 & Oct 2
8 AM - Noon
$339
SCC CBIZ 110
S Yasenchok
It's a fact of business-if a company has employees, it has to account for payroll, fringe benefits, and payroll taxes. This comprehensive course will guide you through processing a new employee, calculating payroll and payroll taxes, payroll tax reporting, periodic and year end payroll reporting to the government.
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This training program is designed for new managers and non-managers interested in or identified for promotion. Knowledge gained in this program will enable you to avoid some of the hard lessons that come from on-the-job learning. Applicable in manufacturing, service, and retail organizations, this seminar presents the fundamental leadership and communication skills and techniques required to manage employees effectively. Content of this training covers the first two modules of the Supervision Certificate.
104151
W, Sep 24 & Oct 1
1 - 4 pm
SCC CBIZ 111
$299
D Trejo
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Leader, manager, supervisor, team leader - no matter what your official title, you're expected to get the job done through others. This course provides new and experienced supervisors with the tools and skills for building personal confidence in their leadership role. You will see the relevance of the training, rapidly acquire the skills, and quickly put them to use on the job. Attend all twelve modules and earn a certificate in Supervision. Our program is designed for anyone who manages people in manufacturing, retail, or service industries.
104150
W, Sep 24 - Dec 10
1 - 4 pm
SCC CBIZ 112
$1495
D Trejo
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Moving from doing to supervising is no easy task. But help is on the way. This session covers the basics of what new supervisors need to elevate their performance and the results of their teams. Topics include how to build and grow your credibility, respond to team members of different abilities, employ the right influence tactic to fit the situation, apply the five practices of exemplary supervision, and deal with conflict. Each topic includes skill development and practical applications. New supervisors will leave this class with the knowledge and skill needed to move from exemplary team members to effective team supervisors gaining excellent results. *Approved Course for Leadership Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Entry-Level Success.
104153
T, Sep 30
9 AM - 4 PM
$599
SCC CBIZ 103
T Westbrook
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Time Management
There are never enough hours in the day, but you can learn to be more effective with the ones you are given. This session will provide you with knowledge of how to make more effective use or your time, implementing measurable action steps that will allow you to take control of your day and make sure you are unleashing all of your productive potential. We will cover managing time, wasting time, personal time study, planning and tools, the Eisenhower Matrix, meetings, and unruly email.
104140
M, Nov 6
8 - 10 am
$179
SCC CBIZ 103
R Curry
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A habit of creating meaningful documentation is an essential tool for any successful leader, providing an essential tool for people management while protecting and minimizing company liability. This session will provide the fundamentals of good documentation practices - including good versus bad documentation, tools and methods, and retention requirements. We will also workshop different scenarios highlighting the importance of strong documentation practice.
104141
Th, Nov 6
10:30 - Noon
$139
SCC CBIZ 103
R Curry
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This session will provide a general overview of basic employment law and compliance issues that provide the foundational framework for any business owner, helping avoid legal pitfalls while helping create and sustain a welcoming and equitable environment. In this session we will discuss the basics that apply to most businesses such as the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). We will discuss the relationship between these laws and handbooks, job descriptions and overall good people management.
104142
Th, Nov 6
1 - 3 pm
$179
SCC CBIZ 103
R Curry
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One day, they are your co-workers and buddies - the people you socialize and take coffee breaks with. Now, you're their boss. Suddenly, you find yourself questioning what you should and shouldn't say to your former co-workers. Your job is now about them and no longer all about you. The challenge is not only in taking on the demands of a new, elevated role and the skills and knowledge required, but it is also in making the emotional and mental transition to that of manager. *Approved Course for Leadership Fundamentals: Building Blocks for Entry-Level Success.
104956
Th, Jan 8
9 AM - Noon
$249
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody
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Handling Conflict
One of the most difficult and most avoided topics in every company and relationship
is that of conflict. We all learn from our past in how we handle conflict with others.
Some of us have great examples and others, not so much. Everyone experiences some
degree of workplace conflict; therefore, we all deserve training on how to handle
it most effectively, focusing on great results and best teaming relationships. You
will focus on conflict do's and don'ts. Pay close attention to a conflict roadmap
that will allow a productive strategy for encouraging and following through with healthy
conflict. We will take a closer look at each individual's natural conflict style to
increase awareness and become better able to effectively navigate more effective conflict
situations.
104957
Th, Feb 26
9 am - Noon
$249
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody
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Motivation
Identify what factors motivate and de-motivate employees. This workshop will explain
motivational needs and develop strategies that woiuld work in your facility and dentify
traditional methods of motivation. Participants will recieve guidelines for effective
encouragement. *Approved Course for Leadership Fundamentals: Building Blocks for
Entry-Level Success.
105000
T, Apr 14
9 AM - 4 PM
$295
SCC CBIZ 103
D McKee
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Communication Skills for Managers
Participants will discuss how to be a better listener and how to coach an employee to change their performance to meet expectations. Practice giving feedback to employees through role-play. Whether communicating to your team members, peers or your own manager, this course will help you hone both your communication and influencing skills, helping you deliver the right message for winning outcomes.
105001
M, Jun 2
9 am - 4 pm
$495
SCC CBIZ 103
D McKee
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HR Legal Issues for Managers
Learn about the human resource function and legal issues that impact a manager's role.
Get an overview of the major employment laws and work with case studies to apply the
principals learned.
104156
T, Sep 16
9 am - 4 pm
$969
SCC CBIZ 103
M Hudson
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Get the core skills you need to ensure success as a mid-level manager. In this highly interactive session you will learn how to build your credibility, the admired traits of managers and the fatal flaws that can curtail one's success, how to flex your management style to fit the situation, how to build effective teams, as well as the topics of communication and delegation. This course provides the essence of managerial excellence. *Approved course for High Performance Leadership: Strategies for Effective Management.
104154
T, Oct 21
9 AM - 4 PM
$685
SCC CBIZ 103
T Westbrook
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The Emotionally Intelligent Leader
Your emotions play a vital role in our work and personal lives. Channeling your emotions,
either positively or negatively, can make or break your professional relationships.
We will gain insight into how to use our emotions to create positive workplace results.
Through discussion, we will uncover techniques that will allow you to set aside emotions
that sabotage your own effectiveness.
104996
T, Nov 18
9 am - Noon
$279
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody
Culture Smart Teams: Building Inclusive and Adaptable Teams
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) goes beyond diversity checklist - it's a practical skill set leaders can develop to better navigate today's increasingly complex workplace. In this interactive session, participants will explore the dynamics of culture and identity, gain insights into their own biases, and strengthen their ability to lead accross differences with respect and confidence. Through real -world examples and reflective dialogue leaders will leave with tools to foster great connection, understanding, and performance on their teams.
105004
T, Dec 16
8:30 AM- 3:30 PM
$649
SCC CBIZ 103
C Peerman
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Leading Change in the Workplace
When faced with change, you have one of three choices. Lead, follow or get out of the way. Choose to lead! This course will help managers deal with change in the workplace - both personally and as a leader of their team. Topics include understanding both positive and negative effects of change, learning personal response to change, helping to lead employees through change, seeing change as an opportunity, and communication during change.
104997
Th, Jan 15
9 AM - Noon
$685
SCC CBIZ 103
T Westbrook
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Coaching for Performance
Learn a coaching strategy to supplement your leadership and management strategies.
Understand the qualities of great coaches, leadership coaching strategies and coaching
skills. You will have the opportunity to practice being coached with fellow participants.
104997
Th, Jan 15
9 am - Noon
$279
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody
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The strongest leaders are those that empower others to be involved with the work of their organization. Too many leaders believe they have to shoulder the weight of the priorities alone. This is not so. A key skill to develop, is that of being able to delegate all kinds of work tasks, prioritites and projects to team members at every developemental level. In this session, participants will learn the importance of delegation, the proper way to delegate to people at each developement level, novice to expert, and how to build bench strength as a result of proper empowerment and delegation. *Approved course for High Performance Leadership: Strategies for Effective Management..
104998
T, Mar 10
9 am - Noon
$279
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody
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Learn to write measurable performance expectations and evaluate nontangible skills. Learn to evaluate employees' current performance and write performance objectives they can follow. This course covers when employees do not meet expectations and disciplinary action that must be taken; as well as progressive discipline including written performance plans.
105003
Th, Apr 23
9 am - 4 pm
$585
SCC CBIZ 103
D McKee
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Transform your team into a high performing one. Learn the basics of team dynamics, the stages of team formation, and learn to utilize individual strengths to bring out the best in all team members. Learn about your own leadership style and explore it's impact on team performance. *Approved course for High Performance Leadership: Strategies for Effective Management.
105002
T, May 12
9 AM - 4 PM
$585
SCC CBIZ 103
D McKee
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Leaders at all levels are often asked to strengthen their executive presence yet don't always understand how executive presence translates into everyday behaviors. This workshop will focus on a 4-part executive presence framework including: 1) how you show up; 2) how you deliver; 3) how you manage emotions; and 4) how you inspire. Leadership strategies will be shared, that when put into action, elevate executive presence, strengthen confidence, and accelerate impact.
104935
T, Oct 7
9 AM - 4 PM
$967
SCC CBIZ 103
T Prosek
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People leaning into their work, bringing ideas to improve, delivering consistently great results and being people that we all want to work with is a tall order, but one that is achievable. Each individual taking ownership of how they choose to participate and the consequences of those choices is an essential secret sauce for building an engaged and responsible workforce. Leaders who do all they can to clear the path so that team members can win are necessary. All of this takes intentionality, focus, pursuit and purpose. In this session, we will take a closer look at how to create, lead and participate in building an engaged workforce.
104999
W, Dec 10
9 AM - Noon
$475
SCC CBIZ 103
H Woody
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Are you ready to coach with greater confidence, clarity, and influence? This dynamic, hands-on workshop is built for leaders who want to go beyond managing - and start truely empowering. Learn coaching moves that actually motivate, connect, and make a difference. You'll gain practical, proven coaching techniques that: Accelerate employee growth; Build a high-accountablity, high-trust culture; Strengthen team performance and engagement. You will practice real-world scenarios and actionable tools to: Uncover what truely motivates your team; Break through performance barriers; Deliver in-the-moment coaching. If you're serious about growing your people - and yourself - this session is your next step.
104451
Th, Mar 5
8 am - Noon
$929
SCC CBIZ 103
M Gnida
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Culture as a Competitive Edge:
Leading for Accountablity, Positivity & Employer Brand
Leaders shape culture everyday - whether they realize it or not. This session focuses on how intentionally creat a culture where accountablity, positivity, and performance thrive. Leaders will explore how these elements connect to becoming an employer of choice, driving both retention and recruitment. Through practical tools and real scenarios, participants will learn how to build a culture people don't want to leave - and others want to join.
105005
Th, May 21
8 am - Noon
$629
SCC CBIZ 103
C Peerman
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Leadership Lessons from the Founding Fathers
What can today’s leaders learn from the bold, complex, and sometimes clashing personalities
that built a nation? This engaging class explores the leadership styles, strengths,
and missteps of key Founding Fathers—Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, and Jefferson.
With dramatically different backgrounds, philosophies, and approaches, these men left
a legacy of both triumphs and lessons learned the hard way.
Participants will examine how each man rose to the challenge of leadership, overcame
personal and professional shortcomings, and shaped lasting impact. Ideal for professionals,
managers, educators, and civic leaders, this session brings history to life while
delivering practical leadership insights for today’s world.
104201
M, Dec 2
1 - 3 PM
$35
SCC CBIZ, 103
M Tabbert
This is a class that will study the signs and symptoms of mental health . It will also discuss how to guide assistance to someone with a mental health crisis and discuss de-escalation techniques to assist with a mental health crisis or every day situations.
104105
W, Oct 1
6 - 9 PM
$45
CBIZ 112
B Carper
104169
W, Jan 14
6- 9 PM
$45
CBIZ 112
B Carper
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Sharpen your HR Skills to face today's HR issues. SHRM, the leading global HR professional
organization, has developed the SHRM Essentials of Human Resources course, which teaches
the HR knowledge, skill, and competencies required for overall business success. Whether
you are new to HR, or it's one of the many roles you fulfill at your company. In less
than 20 hours of training time, you can cover the issues you need to reduce potentially
costly lawsuits. The straightforward format ensures that HR concepts can be mastered
and applied to real-life situations. This course is a partnership with North Iowa
Area Community College (NIACC).
Call 319-208-5375 or email cbiz@scciowa.edu for class dates.
Commit to Your Career. HR professionals like you are facing new and larger challenges
each day due in part to a changing workforce, shifting legislation and regulations
and so much more. Ensure you're prepared for these changes and anything else thrown
your way with SHRM's global HR credentials, SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP. Unlike memorization-based
certification credentials, SHRM certification measures an HR professional's most critical
skill: the ability to apply HR principles to real-life situations. No other exam compares.
By becoming SHRM certified, you prove your knowledge, competency and value to colleagues
and to employers looking for a competitive edge in today's global economy. Wherever
your career takes you, your SHRM certification will define you as an HR expert and
leader. Network and collaborate with peers to share real-life examples and bring HR
knowledge and competencies to life. The tuition includes the cost of instruction and
the SHRM learning system (online and printed material). This course is provided through
a partnership with North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC).
104109
T, Sep 2 - Dec 2
6:30 - 9 PM
$1399
Virtual
C Peerman
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This certificate equips individuals with an operational understandig of both historical and modern approaches to early childhood programs, covering the qualities and skills necessary for working with young children. Health, safety, and nutrition are also discussed as factors which impact growth and development of children from birth to age eight.
Introduction to Early Childhood
This course is an overview of early childhood programs and curricula, historical and present, and an examination of qualities and skills necessary for working with young children. This course is approved for the Early Childhood Level I certificate.
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Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition
This course focuses on evidence-based concepts in the fields of health, safety, and nutrition, and their relations to the growth and development of the young child ages birth to eight. The course blends current theory with problem solving, practical applications, and assessments. The course includes collaboration with families and assesses the role of culture, language, and ability on health, safety, and nutrition decisions in early childhood settings. * This course is approved for the Early Childhood Level I Certificate.
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Early Childhood Certificate Level II
In this certificate students will learn to develop curricula to support the development of each child, implementing evidence-based practices while being mindful of the impact of each child's family life, culture, language, and abilities. Students also learn to create appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments for children to experience dramatic play, art, music, and fine and gross motor play; ultimately, students will be able to use assessment to analyze and guide children's behavior.
Early Childhood GuidanceThis course focuses on developmentally appropriate, evidence-based approaches and positive guidance strategies for supporting the development of each child. The course emphasizes supportive interactions and developmentally appropriate environments while using assessment to analyze and guide behaviors. Students will learn the impact of family and each child's culture, language, and ability on child guidance. This course is approved for the Early Childhood Level II Certificate.
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This course focuses on the development, implementation and assessment of appropriate environments and curricula for young children ages birth through eight. Students prepare to utilize evidence based practices in a context of children's family, culture, language, and abilities. An emphasis will be placed on understanding children's developmental stages and developing appropriate learning opportunities, interactions, and environments to support each child in the following areas: dramatic play, art, music, and fine and gross motor play. This course is approved for the Early Childhood Level II Certificate.
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This certificate will provide students an opportunity to develop skills and strategies
to enhance communication and professionalism when working with colleagues, children,
and families. Students will learn to support and maintain safe environments, as well
as strategies for educational activities, team interventions, and technology interventions.
Overall, these courses will help students to support and maintain the positive social,
emotional, and behavioral development of children. This course is a partnership with
Great Prairie AEA. Classes held virtually or in Ottumwa.
Communication, Ethics, and Confidentiality
This is the first course in preparation for a Para- educator Certificate. In this
course, the student will develop skills and strategies to enhance communication and
examine situations where professionalism, ethical standards, and confidentiality will
guide correct courses of action when working with colleagues, students, parents and
others. The course will look at stages of development, core curriculum, beliefs, biases
and will have an on-line computer component.
104110
Th, Oct 2 - 16
5 - 10 PM
$218
Virtual
Great Prairie AEA
Roles & Responsibilities
This is the second course in the Paraeducator Certificate program. The student will
develop skills and strategies to assist, support and maintain safe environments, educational
activities,team interventions, and technology integration when working with colleagues,
students, parents, and others. This course is approved for the Paraeducator Certificate.
104111
Th, Oct 23 - Nov 13
5 - 10 PM
$218
Virtual
Great Prairie AEA
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Behavioral Improvement
This is the third course in the Paraeducator Certificate Program. The student will
gain knowledge, skills, and strategies to assist, support, and maintain the positive
social, emotional, and behavioral development of children. This course is approved
for the Paraeducator Certificate.
104112
Th, Jan 8 - 22
5 - 10 PM
$218
Virtual
Great Prairie AEA
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Still think Facebook is a fad? Advertisers of all shapes and sizes are finding ways to leverage the social media giant's 1.2 billion users. You know you don't need to reach everyone on Facebook, but engaging even a teeny-tiny fraction of users who live in your corner of the world could do a lot for your business. Learn how to use Facebook's advertising tools to reach, engage and motivate your customers. Also learn tips on what to say, how to say it, and when to say it.
97326
T Feb 4 - 18
5 - 7 pm
$79
SCC CBIZ 110
M D'Souza
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Contact Us
Center for Business (CBIZ)
610 North Fourth Street
River Park Place, Suite 220
Burlington, Iowa 52601
Phone: (319) 208-5375
Email: cbiz@scciowa.edu