NIACC Announces Leadership Changes for the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Dr. Steve Schulz, President North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has announced a leadership change for the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Candi Karsjens has been named the Center Director after the position was vacated by Tim Putnam.Putnam joined NIACC in 2000 and has developed and delivered entrepreneurial training programs for entrepreneurs, small business owners, […]
Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle Wins 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Statewide Recognition Awarded by America’s SBDC IowaMASON CITY, Iowa – The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle, Mason City, as the winner of the 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award.The Neal Smith Entrepreneur […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Laura M. Schleusner of LMS Properties as the February 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Laura M. Schleusner of Java 18 and LMS Properties in Garner, IA as the February 2022 Entrepreneur of the Month.Java 18 and LMS Properties were both founded in 2017, taking Laura through an entrepreneurial journey with some unexpected developments along […]
Start Smart
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Spring 2022 Venture School
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Spring 2022 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture School program. The Spring 2022 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Thursday evenings, and will kick-off on February 3. U of I Venture School is a premier statewide program for entrepreneurs […]
Start Smart
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Start Smart
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Start Smart Workshop
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will be offered on Wednesday, September 8, […]
North Iowa Ag Startups Thrive with NIACC Venture School
Three North Iowa agricultural startups have found success with the assistance of the NIACC Pappajohn Center Venture School program. Value-added agriculture businesses have thrived in the Venture School model. Each of these North Iowa entrepreneurs has a unique vision of how they can revolutionize agriculture.A Pre-Venture Finds its Footing – Jayson Ryner of Nora Springs, […]
NIACC Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Fall 2021 Venture School
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2021 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture School program. The Fall 2021 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Thursday evenings, and will kick-off on September 30th. Classes will be held virtually every Thursday for the next 7 weeks […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center to offer 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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart will be offered on Wednesday, August […]