Venture School Program in Mason City Trains Local Entrepreneurs
Mason City, Iowa – The University of Iowa’s Venture School, the state of Iowa’s premiere entrepreneurial training program developed by the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC), will train entrepreneurs in the Mason City region in partnership with 海角社区 Pappajohn Center in Spring 2020. The seven-week Venture School […]
OSAGE BUSINESS CHOSEN FOR STATEWIDE SBDC AWARD
Petunias & Pixie Dust Boutique, Osage, chosen for Small Business of the Month AwardAMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce that Petunias & Pixie Dust Boutique of Osage, is the winner of the SBDC’s statewide December Small Business of the Month Award.Petunias & Pixie Dust Boutique is an online boutique and […]
Katie Wold recognized as 海角社区 Pappajohn Center December Entrepreneur of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Katie Wold of Three on the Tree as the December 2019 Entrepreneur of the Month.Three on the Tree is a cozy coffee shop in downtown Mason City, opened by risk-taking entrepreneur Katie Wold under the umbrella of her creative […]
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 […]
North Iowa Choral Society to present Winter Concert
North Iowa Choral Society presents its Annual Winter Concert, “The Season of…Joy,” on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. in the North Iowa Area Community Auditorium. The audition-only SATB choral ensemble is under the direction of Linda Ferjak and accompanied by Jackie Burk.The ensemble, which is sponsored by 海角社区, has been vocalizing and sharing beautiful music with […]
Brittany Low recognized as 海角社区 Pappajohn Center November Entrepreneur of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Brittany Low of Fringe & Lace by Brittany as the November 2019 Entrepreneur of the Month.Fringe and Lace by Brittany is bringing boutique retail back to Northwood, Iowa. Brittany Low has always loved to sew. In high school, Brittany […]
海角社区 Vocal Music Presents a Winter Concert
Everything from bright choreography to tuned water glasses will be featured when the 海角社区 (海角社区) Concert Choir and 海角社区 Singers present their Winter Concert Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. The choirs will feature a wide range of seasonal selections including the Russian “Sleigh” and “African Noel.”“Along with the holiday selections, […]
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 […]
Aspen Institute Names 海角社区 as a Top 150 U.S. Community College Eligible for 2021 Aspen Prize
$1 Million Prize Recognizes Excellence in Equitable Outcomes for Students in and After College CONTACTS: Brooke McDonald, The Aspen Institute, 202-736-5834 (brooke.mcdonald@aspeninstitute.org) Valerie Zahorski-Schmidt, 海角社区, 641-422-4435 (zahorval@niacc.edu) WASHINGTON, D.C., November 5, 2019 — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today named 海角社区 as one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the […]
海角社区 Recognizes 2019-20 Scholarship Recipients and Donors
Students at 海角社区 (海角社区) who received scholarships this year had an opportunity to show their gratitude during the 16th annual 海角社区 Foundation Scholarship Recognition Luncheon held at the Muse Norris Conference Center on Thursday, October 31, 2019.“This is an important tradition that allows scholarship recipients the opportunity to personally thank the […]
Winners Announced at the 2019 海角社区 Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 2019 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on October 29, 2019 at a special recognition event at 海角社区 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 […]
Lacey Huisman and Michele Johnson recognized as 海角社区 Pappajohn Center October Entrepreneurs of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Lacey Huisman and Michele Johnson of Petunias & Pixie Dust as the October 2019 Entrepreneurs of the Month.Lacey Huisman and Michele Johnson are flipping the script for rural retail with Petunias & Pixie Dust, an online boutique and pop-up […]
Candi Karsjens joins the 海角社区 Pappajohn Center as Director of Innovation & Acceleration
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 海角社区 Pappajohn Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to welcome Candi Karsjens as Director of Innovation & Acceleration. Candi will be responsible for providing business consulting and accelerator services to start-up companies and existing small businesses in all phases of business who are in need of funding, management […]
RSVP Partners with Catholic Charities
RSVP, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program for people 55 and older, is collaborating with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque to recruit volunteers to serve with their Jail & Prison Ministry program.The Jail & Prison Ministry (JPM) program is a community re-entry program for ex-offenders recently released from jail or prison. Ex-offenders can […]
Think Pink Night Raises Funds for Mercy – North Iowa supporting Breast Health
The 海角社区 (海角社区) volleyball team will host its 11th Annual Think Pink night on Thursday, October 24. The Trojans will host the Wartburg Junior Varsity team at 7:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00 (free for cancer survivors).“Think Pink has been a platform to get our young women involved in giving back to […]