Annual Impact

At the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, we believe embracing an entrepreneurial mindset is vital to crafting innovative solutions for the challenges faced by organizations, communities, and groups of all kinds.

Our center operates as a fully integrated business assistance hub, providing training, development, and support for entrepreneurs, businesses, and organizations within the NIACC region. We focus on fostering the growth of entrepreneurs, driving innovation, and assisting with successful business transition planning. The NIACC Pappajohn Center & North Iowa SBDC serves as a comprehensive and trusted resource from K-14 entrepreneurship education to sophisticated deal-structuring for experienced entrepreneurs and established businesses.

Over the last 29 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to inspiring, supporting, and accelerating business ownership and growth in North Iowa. The 2025 Annual Impact Report celebrates the success of our entrepreneurs and highlights our Center’s impact in North Iowa.

2025 At A Glance

33
New Business Starts
NOVA students meeting with a local business owner.
213
Program Participants
169
Jobs Created
$11,899,086
Capital Infusion

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