BerganKDV's Meekerto Speak at Top Five for Small Business Series
GREATER DES MOINES, IOWA — The Greater Des Moines Partnership has announced the next presenter in its monthly Top Five for Small Business series. Scott Meeker, Technology Consultant at BerganKDV, will present on the Top Five Things Small Businesses Should Know About IT. The Top Five series features presentations to inform, educate and inspire business owners in Greater Des Moines (DSM). The events focus on a variety of timely topics that affect business owners and managers including legal, human resources, information technology, marketing, accounting and other pressing issues.
The event takes place 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26 at the Greater Des Moines Partnership, 700 Locust St., Ste. 100.
Technology is crucial to the success of any business, underscoring the importance of having a thoughtful IT strategy. Small businesses must understand the answers to important questions before making sound business decisions. Should businesses utilize cloud-based systems? What is the impact of technical interruptions and downtime? How do companies enable a mobile workforce, and the growing amount of data? What about the changing landscape of cybersecurity threats? Meeker’s presentation will focus on simplifying the complexity of IT into a pragmatic approach to technology that makes sense for today’s small businesses.
As a Business Technology Consultant at BerganKDV, Meeker works with local businesses to understand their business challenges, and he connects them to the right professionals and solutions. Meeker lives with a passion for helping others. At BerganKDV, he is part of an extensive team of technology, business and financial consultants. On any given day, Meeker will consult on technology solutions, developing new business relationships and finding meaningful ways to have a positive impact in the community.
The event is $15 to attend, which includes lunch. Registration is available at DSMpartnership.com/events.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 23 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,100 Regional Business Members and more than 320 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.