North Iowa Students Compete in NIACC Everyday Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the Everyday Entrepreneurs Pitch Competition on Monday, November 13, 2023. The Everyday Entrepreneur Program is sponsored in conjunction with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), helping to provide access to entrepreneurial education and funding for students to take their businesses from an idea to a thriving […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Shelby Pohlman of Kidtastic Cuts as the November 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Shelby Pohlman of Kidtastic Cuts and Glow Up Hair Studios in Mason City, IA as the November 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.When Shelby Pohlman opened Glow Up Hair Studios in 2021, it was just a part of her overall entrepreneurial […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC to hold Entrepreneurship Events during Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 13-19)
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center & SBDC is hosting several days of events in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 13-19, 2023. 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. GEW reaches beyond traditional […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Kayla Nagel as the October 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Kayla Nagel of Fizz Co. in Clear Lake, IA as the October 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Fizz Co. is a full-service non-alcoholic beverage company that serves both public and private events, operating out of an Instagrammable renovated horse trailer with […]
North Iowa Entrepreneurs Win at 2023 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 18th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition awarded $100,000 in cash prizes to nine Iowa ventures Friday, August 25, 2023. The $100,000 in seed funding consists of a $50,000 contribution from John Pappajohn and a $50,000 match from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The goal of this competition is to support Iowa’s […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag as the September 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag in Washington, IA as the September 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Continuum Ag is a soil health data intelligence company, using its TopSoil Tool to scale the “how-to” of regenerative agriculture and enable farmers to profit […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Fall 2023 Venture School
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. The Fall 2023 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Thursday evenings, and will begin with an in-person orientation session on Thursday, September 28, 2023.U of I Venture School is […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes the July 2023 Entrepreneurs of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Ashley & Matt Thompson of Child Time Daycare in Northwood, IA as the July 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Ashley Thompson began Child Time Daycare as an in-home business in Northwood in 2018. She successfully ran the daycare at home for […]
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted the 2023 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on June 12-16. YEA is a free one-week academic camp sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation, and is offered annually to all North Iowa high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Each participant receives a $500 NIACC scholarship sponsored […]
North Iowa entrepreneur takes home win from 2023 Venture School Launch Day Competition
MASON CITY, IOWA – Mary Jo Vrba of Mason City, IA, took home Third Place at the 2023 University of Iowa Venture School Launch Day which was held Thursday, June 8, 2023. Eleven teams from across the state of Iowa competed in the event that was held at EntreFEST, a two-day entrepreneurial conference in Iowa […]
May 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jon Tofte of I-35 Auctions as the May 2023 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Jon Tofte of I-35 Auctions in Clear Lake, IA as the May 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Jon is the founder and CEO […]
North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day
MASON CITY, Iowa— The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the Venture School Launch Day competition on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The Spring 2023 Venture School cohort competed in person after attending classes virtually for 7 weeks of training, customer discovery, and developing their business model alongside local entrepreneur coaches. A panel of judges [Stacy […]
April 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Amanda Black of Nora Springs Insurance as the April 2023 Entrepreneur of the MonthThe NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Amanda Black of Nora Springs Insurance in Nora Springs, IA as the April 2023 Entrepreneur of the Month.Amanda Black purchased Nora […]
Business Transition Planning Workshop
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center & SBDC is hosting a Business Transition Planning Workshop on Thursday, April 20th. For small business owners, it’s never too early to start planning for the future. Future proof your business at this free workshop. Registration is required. Seats are limited.Develop the strategies you need to protect your business […]
NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Teaches 5th Graders About Entrepreneurism
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center conducted an Entrepreneur for a Day program (E4D®) at the Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School on March 9 in Belmond and at NIACC on March 24 for the Belmond-Klemme 5th grade students. Over 40 students participated in the two-session program sponsored by Wright County […]