Eastern Iowa Chapter

Theme

At our May 11 meeting, we will examine starting a business, considerations before setting out on your own, and what to do once you get there.

Meeting Topic: Be your own boss

Attorney Emily Stork will discuss how to start and maintain your own business, including the following:

    What business formation options are available?

    What is the best fit for me?

    What are the tax implications of each option?

    What do I need to do to get started?

    Now that I have formed a business entity, am I good to go?

About the Presenter

Ms. Stork is  a general practice attorney at the Knuth Law Office in Anamosa, Iowa. Her areas of practice include strategic business planning and formation.

A Luther College graduate who earned her law degree from Drake University, Ms. Stork also serves as the part-time assistant Jones County attorney. She is vice president of the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce and a member of Anamosa Rotary and the Jones County Young Professionals.

About the Meeting

5:30 p.m. Conversation and Drinks
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Presentation

Where: Longbranch (Best Western) Restaurant, Hotel and Convention Center, 90 Twixt Town Road NE, Cedar Rapids, 319.377.6386 

Reservations: Reserve a spot by emailing amanda.fitzgerald@pearson.com or calling 319.358.4310 by Friday, May 7, 2010.

Costs: The meeting is open to the public. Non-STC members are asked to pay a $5 program fee. Attendees are responsible for their own dinner and beverage costs ($10 - $20).

Directions: Take I-380 to Exit 24A/Collins Road. Follow Collins Road for 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Twixt Town Road. Turn right at the first stop sign, and travel two blocks to the hotel, which is on the left.