Winners Announced at the 2019 51ÁÔÆæ 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 51ÁÔÆæ 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 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center October Entrepreneurs of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ 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 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center as Director of Innovation & Acceleration
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ 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 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) 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 […]
Finalists Announced for 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala Awards
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to announce the finalists for the 2019 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will take place on October 29, 2019. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities in North Iowa a great place to work […]
51ÁÔÆæ’s Lifelong Learning Institute To Hold Discussion on Contemporary Politics
51ÁÔÆæ’s Lifelong Learning Institute To Hold Discussion on Contemporary Politics 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will host a program discussing “What is Precedented and Unprecedented in Contemporary Politics” on Thursday, October 10, in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus at 7:00pm. This event, facilitated by Jim Leach, is sponsored by the Lifelong […]
51ÁÔÆæ Family Stem Festival To Be Held on October 12
Bring your whole family to the 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) Family STEM Festival on Saturday, October 12 from 1 PM to 4 PM at 51ÁÔÆæ Campus, 500 College Dr., Mason City, Iowa. Experience FUN activities at this hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) event being held at 51ÁÔÆæ. The festival is free and open […]
Tickets now on sale for the 2019 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY, Iowa – Tickets are now on sale for the 2019 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala. The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will host the 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Tickets can be purchased at www.niacc.edu/pappajohn/gala.The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities a great place […]
51ÁÔÆæ Offers Special Presentation in Commemoration of Constitution Day
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will offer a program discussing the 2020 Iowa Caucus and give an overview of the history, process, and role that Iowa plays in the presidential selection process of our country. This class will take place on Tuesday, September 17, in the Beem Center, Room 200 on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus […]
Volunteer Fair is September 24 at 51ÁÔÆæ
51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) will host a Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, September 24 from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm on the 51ÁÔÆæ campus in the Activity Center.The Volunteer Fair is an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the many volunteer options here in our region. The fair, which is free and open to the […]
Bruce and Connie Goddard recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center July Entrepreneurs of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Bruce and Connie Goddard of EZ Manufacturing as the August 2019 Entrepreneurs of the Month.Bruce Goddard has always been an inventor. With 25 years of experience as a machinist, Bruce was always looking for ways to improve the machines and the parts he worked on. “He has […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with IowaWORKS North Iowa 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, consider different types of business ownership, and learn […]
Expungement and Employment Barriers Clinic
Iowa Workforce Development, 51ÁÔÆæ, and Friends of the Family are hosting an Expungement and Employment Barriers Clinic on Thursday, September 12, 2019, from 3 PM to 7 PM, in Mason City. These organizations are working with Iowa Legal Aid and area volunteer attorneys to offer a variety of services to prospective […]
Keith and Holly Messenger of SERVPRO – Mason City recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center July Entrepreneurs of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Keith and Holly Messenger of SERVPRO in Mason City as the July 2019 Entrepreneurs of the Month.Keith and Holly Messenger have owned SERVPRO of Mason City since October 2017, when they purchased the business from its original owners of […]