Bite Sized Learning

Overview

Bite Sized Learning is a professional development series that provides community members with relevant and applicable industry knowledge and resources. Bite Sized Learning is open to a wide range of audiences, including local business owners, nonprofit leaders, college students, and those simply interested in the session topic.

Sessions include a light breakfast and beverages; tickets are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis, starting at $10, unless otherwise noted. This event is open to anyone interested in attending, regardless of Chamber membership status.

Previous topics include: 

• “Storytelling and Messaging for Businesses,” with Chad Cooper, de Novo Marketing

• “From Cave Walls to TikTok: The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Storytelling,” with Kevin Allen, bestselling author, business growth consultant, and speaker

• “Social Media Marketing,” with Andrew Felix, marketing and management instructor at Des Moines Area Community College

• “Social Media and AI,” with Chris Snider, associate professor at Drake University and co-founder at Innovation Profs

Become a Sponsor

This professional development series provides businesses and community members with relevant and applicable industry knowledge and resources. Bite Sized Learning appeals to a wide range of audiences, including local business owners, nonprofit leaders, college students, and those simply interested in the session topic. Beyond professional development, these programs also serve as networking opportunities for attendees. Sponsors gain recognition among engaged business professionals and community leaders who participate in this series.

Marketing & Communication Statistics for 2025

• Facebook Marketing (5,551 followers): 
  • Average views: 1861
  • Average reach: 1042 accounts
• Instagram Marketing (1,853 followers):
  • Average views: 801
  • Average reach: 270 accounts
• General Communications:
  • Grinnell Herald-Register mentions: 3 
  • Community Newsletter mentions: 4