Winners Announced at the inaugural 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Gala
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 2018 Pappapjohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrated North Iowa’s entrepreneurs on September 26th 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 Innovation […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ 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, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Staci Ackerson of Shankland Insurance recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center September Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC (Small Business Development Center) are proud to announce Staci Ackerson of Shankland Insurance as the Entrepreneur of the Month for September 2018. In April 2015, Staci Ackerson saw an opportunity to expand and began working with the North Iowa […]
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 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, launching now for the first time in Iowa. North Iowa businesses are invited to apply by October 15, 2018. Applicants selected for the program will receive a world-class business education and connections to a professional support network […]
Finalists Announced for 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur Gala Awards
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is proud to announce the finalists for the Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala awards. The inaugural Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala will take place on September 26, 2018. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs and partners who make our communities in North Iowa […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ 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, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Luis Garcia of Mr. Taco recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center August Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Luis Garcia of Mr. Taco as the Entrepreneur of the Month for August 2018. When Luis founded Mr. Taco in 2011, it was one of the first food trucks in Mason City, Iowa. The food truck movement has been […]
Miriah Whitehurst of All Things Advertising recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center July Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Miriah Whitehurst of All Things Advertising as the Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur of the Month for July 2018. Miriah founded All Things Advertising when she realized she could use her passion for advertising to make a difference in her community. All Things Advertising […]
MANLY BUSINESS CHOSEN FOR STATEWIDE SBDC AWARD
All Things Advertising, Manly, chosen for Small Business of the Month AwardAMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce that All Things Advertising in Manly, is the winner of the SBDC’s statewide Business of the Month Award.Miriah Whitehurst began her business by freelancing and working full-time in 2013, and by 2015 she […]
51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Hosts Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (51ÁÔÆæ JPEC) conducted the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy on July 9-13 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 51ÁÔÆæ scholarship sponsored by John Pappajohn. […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ 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, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Free Start Smart Workshop to be offered in Mason City
The 51ÁÔÆæ 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, consider different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business.Start Smart […]
Bob Rolling of Lake Time Brewery recognized as Pappajohn Entrepreneur of the Month for June 2018
MASON CITY, Iowa – The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Bob Rolling of Lake Time Brewery as the Entrepreneur of the Month for June 2018. Lake Time Brewery was founded by Bob and Suzy Rolling in 2012. Bob’s interest in craft beer started in 1999 as […]
5 Alarm Brewing Co. honored by America’s SBDC Iowa as Business of the Month for May 2018
The North Iowa Area SBDC and 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center are proud to announce that 5 Alarm Brewing has been awarded Business of the Month for May 2018 by America’s SBDC Iowa. 5 Alarm Brewing was nominated by the North Iowa Area SBDC for this honor. Every month, all of the America’s SBDC Iowa offices across […]
TechTalk Returns to Mason City with Digital Marketing Technology & Growth Hacking Panel
Join local entrepreneurs, technologists, and business people for TechTalk on June 13, 2018 at 11:30am-1:00pm at the North Iowa Regional Commerce Center in Mason City, Iowa.TechTalk is a free, speaker-led discussion event open to anyone in North Iowa who works with or has an interest in technology. TechTalk draws technology experts from across Iowa to […]