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 […]
The deadline has been extended for the 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in July!
Sign up today, we are extending the May 14 deadline as we still have a few spots open! The 51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on July 9-13, 2018.The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center has extended invitations to all North Iowa 9th grade to graduating senior high school […]
Lynn Peaster of Kountry Kupboard in Osage Recognized as 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center May Entrepreneur of the Month
The 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to recognize Lynn Peaster of Kountry Kupboard as the Pappajohn Center Entrepreneur of the Month for May 2018. Peaster founded Kountry Kupboard in 2001, and has been a client of the 51ÁÔÆæ Pappajohn Center and North Iowa Area SBDC since 2008. Kountry Kupboard is […]
51ÁÔÆæ John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center to Host Youth Entrepreneurial Academy in July
The 51ÁÔÆæ (51ÁÔÆæ) John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Pappajohn Center) will again be conducting the Youth Entrepreneurial Academy (YEA) on July 9-13, 2018. With 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 […]
SBA and Iowa Small Business Government Contracting Opportunities
Did you know that the Small Business Administration (SBA) has a program to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal marketplace? The SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program offers a wide range of assistance to eligible small businesses interested in government contracting.This FREE one-hour workshop gives an overview of the SBA’s certification process and government […]