Check out events being held in our local communities. You'll find both in-person and online offerings.

Are you aware of a community event that you think would be of interest to your fellow Tippie graduate classmates? Let us know! You can submit a form with the event information. (Our Tippie GPP Team will consider and review all entries.)

You can find Tippie College of Business events on our Tippie Events Calendar.

Events by location

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Area (in-person and online)
  • Tuesday, June 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (in-person): Corridor Business Journal Mid-Year Economic Review
    • Event Description: The Mid-Year Economic Review will examine how the economy has changed since the Economic Forecast Luncheon and look ahead to the second half of the year.

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Des Moines Area (in-person and online)
  • Wednesdays through June 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (in-person): Greater Des Moines Partnership Out to Lunch

    • Event Description: Out to Lunch is a free event that is open to the public, designed with the goal of creating a unique and fun opportunity for Downtown Des Moines (DSM) employees, residents and visitors to socialize with others in a vibrant, outdoor Downtown DSM setting with local food trucks and live music on select days throughout the summer.  

      Out to Lunch will take place every Wednesday from May 21 – June 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

      The Tippie College of Business is proud to sponsor the June 11 event.

  • Wednesday, July 16 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (in-person): 2025 Iowa Hunger Summit

    • Event Description: The Iowa Hunger Summit is a free, public event held annually, bringing together hundreds of food security leaders from across our state. Participants include representatives from community organizations, businesses, government agencies, social services, faith-based communities, academic institutions and other groups that lead or participate in projects to eradicate hunger.

      This year's theme, From the Ground Up, underscores the importance of nurturing sustainable solutions to food insecurity at every stage of life. Lasting change requires a lifelong commitment to nutrition, from infancy to older adulthood and every moment in between. By engaging in conversations about the root causes of hunger and seeking best practices from around Iowa and the country, we can strengthen the foundation of Iowa’s food systems to support health and well-being across generations. From early childhood development to aging with dignity, ensuring access to nutritious food across the lifespan is essential for building a resilient, food-secure future.

  • Thursday, July 31 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. (in-person): Business Record's 2025 Women of Influence

    • The Women of Influence awards celebrate the work of women who have made a difference. They have devoted their lives to doing things most wouldn’t. They have spent countless hours on various boards and are role models with impeccable ethics. They have blazed a trail either personally or professionally for other women to follow.

      The Women of Influence event will recognize Central Iowa women for their contributions in the public or private sector. Winners are chosen based on the impact they have made in their chosen field or for their contributions through civic and philanthropic organizations. This event will also award the Woman Business Owner of the Year and Emerging Woman of Influence. 

Check out the Greater DSM Partnership page for more upcoming events in the area.