NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC to hold Entrepreneurship Events during Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 16-21)
MASON CITY, Iowa – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center & SBDC is hosting 6 days of events in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 16-21. Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) inspires millions every year to explore their potential while fostering connections and increasing collaboration within their ecosystems to empower entrepreneurs and strengthen communities. Founded in 2008, GEW now spans tens of thousands of activities, competitions, and events in 170+ countries every November, aimed at making it easier for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a company. There are four themes for GEW 2020: Ecosystems, Education, Inclusion, and Policy.
GEW reaches beyond traditional startup hubs, envisioning one global entrepreneurship ecosystem available to all. The NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC is celebrating GEW with a week of events for entrepreneurs and innovators of all stages: from fledgling innovators to experienced entrepreneurs, from startups to established businesses navigating the current economic, financial, and public health situation.
For more information and registration, visit http://www.pappajohncenter.com/gew
North Iowa Global Entrepreneurship Week Events – Nov 16-21, 2020
| Date | Event | |
| Monday, Nov 16 | IASBDC Mobile Appointments for ShopIowa.com 8am-4:30pm NIACC Student Entrepreneur Engagement: Vision Boards 101 12:30-1:30pm Survive to Thrive: The 3 Step Process to Restaurant Success via Zoom 3:30-5pm Innovation Workspace Initiative: Intro to 3D Printing via Zoom 4:30-6pm #IAmAnEntrepreneur Spotlight: Cabin Coffee, Brad & Angie Barber | |
| Tuesday, Nov 17 | IASBDC Mobile Appointments for ShopIowa.com 8am-4:30pm TechTalk sponsored by Henkel Construction & Accord Architecture via Zoom 5-7pm #IAmAnEntrepreneur Spotlight: Mr. Taco, Luis Garcia | |
| Wednesday, Nov 18 | Iowa Targeted Small Business Program via Zoom 9-10am NIACC Entrepreneur Organization (NEO) Student Club Meeting via Zoom 2:30-3:30pm Innovation Workspace Initiative: Intro to Onshape via Zoom 4:30-6pm Start Smart: Introduction to Entrepreneurship via Zoom 6-8pm #IAmAnEntrepreneur Spotlight: D&S Services, Julia Dannen | |
| Thursday, Nov 19 | Venture School Launch Day Competition 5:30-9pm #IAmAnEntrepreneur Spotlight: Staci Ackerman, Shankland Insurance | |
| Friday, Nov 20 | Financial Friday: SBA COVID-19 Assistance Updates via Zoom 9-10am #IAmAnEntrepreneur Spotlight: Plas-Tech Tooling, Dean & Marcia Sonquist | |
| Saturday, Nov 21 | Innovation Workspace Initiative: Intro to Onshape via Zoom 3-4:30pm |
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is the expert in rural business innovation and success. In partnership with North Iowa’s Small Business Development Center, together we provide tools, support, and resources to Iowa’s entrepreneurs. We counsel both new and existing local businesses, from Main Street to industry leaders. We’re growing Iowa’s entrepreneurial culture through grade school initiatives, college and community programs, and business training and development. Contact the NIACC Pappajohn Center at 641-422-4111 or pappajohn@niacc.edu.
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