Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, do market research, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Iowa’s Artificial Intelligence Experts to speak at the November TechTalk: Lunch and Learn with Free Seminar and Roundtable Event
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing, Text Analytics – these technologies are changing the face of every industry as we know it. Three of Iowa’s experts will share their knowledge and explore the possibilities and realities of how AI is shaping our future at the Artificial Intelligence TechTalk on November 14, 2018.This free seminar will […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, do market research, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Deb & John Currier of Got You Covered recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center October Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce Deb and John Currier of Got You Covered as the Entrepreneurs of the Month for October 2018.Got You Covered is a full service retail/decorating shop specializing in screenprinted and embroidered clothing, athletic uniforms and fan […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, do market research, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Local Company Receives $1000 in John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2018 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition came to a close on September 13th with the announcement of the winners at a special recognition luncheon at Drake University in Des Moines. Twelve teams advanced to the final presentation round, and the winners were announced at the luncheon.Unique to this year’s awards program was a […]
Winners Announced at the inaugural NIACC Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 2018 Pappapjohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on September 26th at a special recognition event at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. Entrepreneurs and businesses across North Iowa were invited to apply for four awards categories: Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, the Innovation […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, do market research, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Staci Ackerson of Shankland Insurance recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center September Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC (Small Business Development Center) are proud to announce Staci Ackerson of Shankland Insurance as the Entrepreneur of the Month for September 2018. In April 2015, Staci Ackerson saw an opportunity to expand and began working with the North Iowa […]
North Iowa businesses invited to apply to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program
Grow your business right here in Iowa with the help of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, launching now for the first time in Iowa. North Iowa businesses are invited to apply by October 15, 2018. Applicants selected for the program will receive a world-class business education and connections to a professional support network […]
Finalists Announced for NIACC Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Gala Awards
MASON CITY, Iowa – The NIACC (North Iowa Area Community College) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to announce the finalists for the Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards. The inaugural Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will take place on September 26, 2018. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities in North Iowa […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart, participants will learn how to create a business plan, do market research, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Luis Garcia of Mr. Taco recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center August Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Luis Garcia of Mr. Taco as the Entrepreneur of the Month for August 2018. When Luis founded Mr. Taco in 2011, it was one of the first food trucks in Mason City, Iowa. The food truck movement has been […]
Miriah Whitehurst of All Things Advertising recognized as NIACC Pappajohn Center July Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Miriah Whitehurst of All Things Advertising as the Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur of the Month for July 2018. Miriah founded All Things Advertising when she realized she could use her passion for advertising to make a difference in her community. All Things Advertising […]
MANLY BUSINESS CHOSEN FOR STATEWIDE SBDC AWARD
All Things Advertising, Manly, chosen for Small Business of the Month AwardAMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce that All Things Advertising in Manly, is the winner of the SBDC’s statewide Business of the Month Award.Miriah Whitehurst began her business by freelancing and working full-time in 2013, and by 2015 she […]