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NIACC Announces Leadership Changes for the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Dr. Steve Schulz, President North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) has announced a leadership change for the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Candi Karsjens has been named the Center Director after the position was vacated by Tim Putnam. Putnam joined NIACC in 2000 and has developed…

Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle Wins 2022 Neal Smith Entrepreneur of the Year Award Statewide Recognition Awarded by America’s SBDC Iowa The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and the North Iowa Area Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are proud to announce Matt Curtis of Wayne’s Ski & Cycle, Mason City, as the winner…

The NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center offers a free two-hour workshop designed for anyone who is considering starting a business.  At Start Smart, participants learn how to create a business plan, conduct market research, discuss different types of business ownership, and learn how to register a business. Now, North Iowa entrepreneurs can…