海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (海角社区 JPEC) conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on July 21 – August 11, sponsored by the John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation. The academy is offered annually and free to all high school students interested in entrepreneurship. Participants receive a $500 海角社区 scholarship sponsored […]
海角社区 Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jayson Ryner of ReEnvision Ag as the July 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are excited to announce Jason Ryner of ReEnvision Ag in Nora Springs, IA as the July Entrepreneur of the Month.Jason Ryner founded ReEnvision Ag to develop disruptive technology that will change the row-crop farming industry. Jayson developed what is now called REAP (ReEnvision Ag […]
海角社区 Pappajohn Center now accepting applications for Fall 2020 Venture School
MASON CITY, Iowa— The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2020 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture School program, which will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Thursday evenings, October 1st through November 19th at the 海角社区 Pappajohn Center. U of I Venture School is a premier statewide […]
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, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Start Smart […]
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 Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes local Economic Development Organizations as the June 2020 Entrepreneurs of the Month
The 海角社区 John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are pleased to recognize North Iowa’s Economic Developers as the June 2020 Entrepreneurs of the Month.When the global COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns began to affect our communities, your local economic developers stepped up to say, “How can we help?” North Iowa’s economic developers have been working […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The 海角社区 Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]