North Iowa Businesses Compete in Venture School Launch Day Pitch Competition
MASON CITY, Iowa— The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the Venture School Launch Day Competition on Thursday, November 19, 2020. The Fall 2020 cohort of 11 teams competed virtually after 8 weeks of training, developing their plans, and working with mentors. A panel of judges (Robin Anderson, Mason City Chamber; Kyle Bermel, Metalcraft; Matt […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Eric Follmuth of Splash Multisport as the November 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Eric Follmuth of Splash Multisport in Mason City, IA as the November 2020 Entrepreneur of the Month. When Splash Multisport was founded in 2005, Eric Follmuth was a swim coach involved in competitive swimming who had noticed that there was […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center 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 will […]
51ÁÔÆæ Men’s Cross Country Team National Champions
National Champions. That’s what the members of the 2020 51ÁÔÆæ men’s cross country team can call themselves for the rest of their lives. 51ÁÔÆæ claimed the school’s first national cross country title and third overall national team title in school history Saturday afternoon at the Lakeside Golf Course. Other 51ÁÔÆæ teams to win national team titles […]
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Proudly Presents Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, author of the 51ÁÔÆæ Common Read What the Eyes Don’t See
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center proudly presents a virtual conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, author of What the Eyes Don’t See. We are pleased to invite our entire community to join us online on Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. to view a livestream of a conversation between Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Charlene Widener, […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC to hold Entrepreneurship Events during Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 16-21)
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center & SBDC is hosting 6 days of events in celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 16-21. 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. Founded […]
Online Presentation on African American History to be held on November 12
51ÁÔÆæ will offer an online movie like presentation about African-American History on Thursday, November 12, from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. This presentation is sponsored by Humanities Iowa and 51ÁÔÆæ’s Lifelong Learning Institute. This 17 minute presentation, featuring highlights of our African-American History, is open to the public and free of […]
North Iowa Venture School Launches Fall 2020 Cohort
MASON CITY, Iowa – The Fall 2020 North Iowa Venture School cohort launched on Thursday October 1, 2020. The University of Iowa’s Venture School is being held as a hybrid in-person/event program through November 19 at the 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. 12 teams are enrolled in the Fall 2020 North Iowa cohort. Venture School […]
Shop Iowa Information Session Webinars on October 28 & November 4
Iowa’s brick & mortar retail businesses can now set up an online shop through ShopIowa.com. Shop Iowa is funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority, enabling small retailers to sell their products (up to 25) for free through June 30, 2021. If you are a small brick & mortar retail business in Iowa, have products […]
Groundbreaking Event for New Career Center in Forest City
On Monday, local and state officials gathered in Forest City to break ground on the new John V. Hanson Career Center. Thanks to a combination of bond revenue, generous donations by the Hanson Family Foundation and the City of Forest City, and a $1 million grant from the IA Department of Education, the John V. […]
51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center & SBDC recognizes Jeff and Lori Otto of Otto’s Oasis as the October 2020 Entrepreneurs of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Jeff and Lori Otto of Otto’s Oasis in Charles City, IA as the October 2020 Entrepreneurs of the Month. Jeff and Lori are entrepreneurs who know the importance of resilience and building a strong team. Otto’s Oasis is a destination […]
TechTalk hosts Preparing the Future Workforce through Innovative Education-Business Partnerships panel on October 27
MASON CITY, Iowa – North Iowa’s educators, professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners are invited to participate in a virtual discussion panel at TechTalk: Preparing the Future Workforce through Innovative Education-Business Partnerships on Tuesday, October 27 at 5pm. North Iowans know the importance of STEM education and careers – and we’re ready for the next steps. […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered over Zoom
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is partnering with IowaWORKS 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 […]
North Iowa businesses invited to apply to the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program
Grow your business right here in Iowa with the help of the world-class Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program.North Iowa businesses are invited to apply by November 19, 2020. Applicants selected for the program will receive a world-class business education and connections to a professional support network at no cost. The 10,000 Small Businesses program […]
Winners announced in the 15th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition
The 2020 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition was held virtually in September. Twelve teams advanced to the final presentation round, and the following businesses emerged as winners of this year’s competition.3D Health Solutions received first place and was awarded $40,000. 3D Health Solutions is commercializing 3-dimensional in vitro canine cell culture lines for therapeutic […]