NIACC Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center | Together, shaping the future.

Venture School

Where can Venture School take your business? This innovative training program helps entrepreneurs test ideas, learn through challenges, and find the support they need to move their business forward.
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Entrepreneurship Essentials

Learn from anywhere with Entrepreneurship Essentials, a free workshop series where you'll gain the knowledge to build a strong business foundation.
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Entrepreneur Showcase

Billie Asmus of Repaint Studios shares her entrepreneurial journey of innovation and determination.
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The 2024 Annual Impact Report

We are dedicated to inspiring, supporting, and accelerating business ownership and growth in North Iowa. The 2024 Annual Impact Report celebrates our entrepreneurs and highlights our Center's impact.
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John Pappajohn

July 31, 1928 – April 22, 2023
Entrepreneur. Immigrant. Business Leader. Venture Capitalist. Philanthropist.
His Legacy
Celebrating Decades of Partnership

America's SBDC Iowa celebrates their 40th Anniversary with a video ft. community partner NIACC, which has hosted the SBDC since 1985.
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The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala celebrates the entrepreneurs who make our communities a great place to work and live. The Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala was held Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 with a reception, dinner, program, and awards honoring entrepreneurs.

Sparking innovation

Entrepreneurs are dreamers and inventors - and you're never too young or too old to innovate. Find the resources you need, from mentors to business topic experts.

Planning for success

With one-to-one business counseling and world-class entrepreneurial training, the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC can help you de-risk the startup process.

Putting the pieces together

We'll be here to help you put it all together - from your first business plan to your first major expansion, from your startup to your succession strategy.