Impromptu Studio is proud to support a number of Central Iowa technology user groups. Our current groups include:

• Web Geeks: 1st Monday
• Des Moines Mac Users Group (DMMUG): 4th Tuesday
• Cocoa Heads: 2nd Thursday

If your user group wants to meet at Central Iowa’s home for technology entrepreneurs, send us an e-mail (hello@impromptustudio.com) with the following information:

• Your contact information
• Group name and website, if you have one
• General description of your subject area and what your meetings cover
• Number of members and average attendance
• Any special needs your group may have
• Current (or desired) meeting dates

Get us the info and we’ll take a look and get back to you as soon as possible.

Lunch and Learns

We’re currently in the process of scheduling spring lunch and learn sessions. Have an idea for a topic? Interested in sponsoring lunch? E-mail Dan at dshipton@impromptustudio.com with your ideas.

Special Events

Since our launch in 2008, Impromptu has played host to a number of special events, from Startup Weekend to Barcamp to Whuffaoke to the Movement Bash and even the Epic Ugly Sweater Party. Keep an eye on our site and streams for information on the next big thing at Impromptu Studio!

The Technology Association of Iowa bills themselves as the voice of Iowa’s high tech industry:

The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is a member-based, not-for-profit organization accelerating the success of Iowa’s technology industry.  TAI works to create and sustain a positive environment for technology-based economic growth and job creation through innovation, advocacy and leadership.  Visit their website at www.technologyiowa.org.

The Technology Association of Iowa also runs the “academy awards” of Iowa’s technology industry, the Prometheus Awards:

Iowa’s largest and most prestigious awards devoted to promoting and celebrating the innovation and high-tech excellence in Iowa. This showcase honors companies and individuals who represent the best and brightest in technology and business and have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation. For more information on the 2009 Prometheus Awards and to see the criteria for the 17 award categories, visit www.technologyiowa.org/awards/2009/.  The nomination period ends December 22, 2008.

So, please visit their website to submit your nomination for the 2009 Prometheus Awards. You can also check out @TechnologyIowa on Twitter.

We also want to acknowledge one of our guests favorite sponsors, which is Olde Main Brewery. We reached out to Olde Main through their @OldeMain Twitter account which is ran by Jill Haverkamp.  Jill and the folks at Olde Main have been great to work with and we are glad to work with them again for the Ugly Sweater Party! They will be supplying two kinds of their tasty beer that are brewed locally in Ames, Iowa.  Everyone should stop in at Olde Main when they are in Ames for good eats and great beer.

All of the event info: The Epic Ugly Sweater Party

Ignite Des Moines will be a chance for its finest to gather, network, and IGNITE! Participants should be ready to learn and laugh, be inspired and entertained. The event will showcase the creative class of Des Moines by listening to the Ignite Talks, participating in short impromptu presentations, and entering into the Egg Catapult Contest. Additionally, the Iowa Web Awards will be announcing its winners throughout the night. Mark your calendars and RSVP now because is an event you won’t want to miss.

We are hoping to fill Impromptu to the gills with local entrepreneurs, innovators, and up and comers. We are looking for sponsors to help us make this event great. So whether you just want to participate or would like to be a sponsor, check out www.ignitedesmoines.com.

Impromptu is open for coworking Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm and Wednesdays until 10pm.

Shared Amenities

• Coffee, tea, and water
• First come, first serve conference tables and whiteboards
• Lounge space
• Kitchenette area with shared sink, microwave, refrigerator
• Wi-Fi Internet Access
• Mail and package delivery with a three month commitment
• Lockers available to rent ($20/month)
• Free black and white printing, scanning, and copying
• Library of business, creative and instructional books and magazines
• Board games and video games when it’s time to kick back
• Hold an impromptu meeting in unreserved conference rooms
• Chance to be featured in Impromptu marketing efforts, including the website, newsletter, and press releases
• Add your business cards or brochures to the information rack

Mobile Coworking

• $50/month
• Unlimited Daily Access
• Month-to-month commitment
• Open tables and desks to cowork from
• Pay by check on the first of the month or get billed through Paypal subscription
  Ready to go? Subscribe through Paypal and come on out.

Desk Coworking

• $175/month
• Minimum 3-month commitment
• 24/7 keyed access
• Desk and chair included – you can bring your own chair if you’d like!
• Pay by check on the first of the month or set up a Paypal subscription

Does all this interest you? Drop us a line for a tour, a visit, to sign up or to learn more.