Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The 海角社区 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, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start Smart will be offered on Wednesday, […]
North Iowa Business Takes First Place at Statewide Venture School Launch Day Pitch Competition
Three North Iowa Businesses Selected as Finalists; Jayson Ryner of ReEnvision Ag,LLC. Takes Top PrizeMASON CITY, Iowa— Jayson Ryner, founder of ReEnvision Ag, LLC. took first place and the top prize of $10,000 at the statewide Venture School Launch Day Pitch Competition event held virtually June 3-4, 2020. Ryner was one of three 海角社区 Pappajohn […]
海角社区 2020 GRADUATION HONORS ANNOUNCEMENT
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATES(Graduates earning all A’s at 海角社区)Kaleb Hankore Betwos, Addis Ababa, EthiopiaEmma Lee Davison, Mason CityPaige Diane DeArmoun, NorthwoodJustyce Renae Henaman, Clear LakeJessica Jane Malecek, OsageEllie Jo Martin, Winter, WisconsinMichael LaMont Nielsen, Forest CityAricka Lynn Oppman, ManlyPayton Danielle Reams, Charles CityAlaina Nicole Scott, GarnerMicah John Wacker, GarnerPHI THETA KAPPA GRADUATES(Graduates inducted into the […]
海角社区 to Recognize Almost 8oo Graduates at Virtual Commencement
At the 海角社区 (海角社区) Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 19, nearly 800 graduates will be recognized as earning nearly 975 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates during the 2019-20 Academic Year. Several Honors and Awards will also be announced. A link to the virtual ceremony will be available on 海角社区’s website on […]
海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in July
The 海角社区 (海角社区) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) beginning July 21. Generous financial support from the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation will once again make this a free event for the students participating. YEA is now entering its 23nd […]
Help-line established to assist North Iowa small businesses seeking assistance during COVID-19 Pandemic
Starting Monday, April 6, Business owners may call (641) 422- 4737 Monday through Friday, 900 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. or email at cares@niacc.edu. CERRO GORDO COUNTY, Iowa—A joint partnership to launch a small business help-line has been established between the 海角社区 Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, the North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC), North Iowa […]
Matt Curtis recognized as 海角社区 Pappajohn Center February Entrepreneur of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are pleased to announce Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle in Mason City as the March 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month.When we began this series, we couldn’t have anticipated that writing about Matt’s innovative entrepreneurship and how he keeps his business nimble would […]
John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition to Once Again Award $100,000 in Cash Prizes
Mason City, Iowa – Applications for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Venture Competition are now being accepted. The fifteenth annual statewide competition will be awarding $100,000 in cash prizes.The $100,000 in seed funding consists of a $50,000 contribution from John and Mary Pappajohn and a $50,000 match from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The goal of […]
Brad Jones recognized as 海角社区 Pappajohn Center February Entrepreneur of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are pleased to announce Brad Jones of Jonesy’s Stop n Shop in Rockwell, IA as the February 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month.Brad Jones is a Rockwell native and entrepreneur with a vision to solve the problem of a rural food desert. Rural food deserts […]
Muhlenbruch Awarded the Growing Hands Award at 2020 Agribusiness Career Day
Des Moines, Iowa – On February 12, during the 2020 Agribusiness Career Day, Kevin Muhlenbruch of 海角社区 (海角社区) received the Growing Hands Award. The Agribusiness Career Day is held in conjunction with the Agribusiness Showcase & Conference and hosts over 250 students each year.The Agribusiness Association of Iowa Foundation created this […]
海角社区 Announces 2019 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List
海角社区 is pleased to announce that 768 individuals have been named to the 2019 Fall Term President’s List and Dean’s List. These students represent 90 Iowa communities, 7 states outside the state of Iowa and 14 countries outside of the United States. Students are listed by hometown.NORTH IOWA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGEPRESIDENT’S […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 海角社区 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, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Semester Kick-Off: Lifelong Learning Institute Coffee
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at 海角社区 (海角社区) will start the semester off with a cup of coffee and a chance to meet new members, potential members, and faculty of the Lifelong Learning Institute.海角社区 President Dr. Steve Schulz and Dr. Darshini Jayawardena, Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute, will kick off […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 海角社区 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, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Julia Dannen recognized as 海角社区 Pappajohn Center January 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Julia Dannen of D&S Services as the January 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month.Julia Dannen is an Enrolled Agent who is a federally licensed taxpayer representative admitted to practice before all branches of the IRS and IRS Office of Appeals. […]