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SUMMARY:National Immigrant Entrepreneur Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the 15th National Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny\, IA for a great opportunity to learn business skills\, network with other entrepreneurs and make lasting business connections. \nComplimentary tickets and transportation are available for a limited number of North Iowans. Register your interest by November 7th. \n2022 Keynote Speakers: \n\nAmbassador Terry Branstad (Opening Ceremony)\nGovernor Kim Reynolds (Awards Luncheon)\n\nLunch will be served during the Awards Ceremony at 12:30pm. We’re excited to honor this year’s award recipients. \n2022 Award Winners: \n\nImmigrant Entrepreneur Leadership Award: Sam and Tricia Gabriel\, Genesis Youth Foundation\nOutstanding Immigrant Business Award: Cart Construction\, Viri and Carlos Ramirez\nImmigrant Spirit Award: Mo Chang\, owner of Mo’s Tropical Market\n\nJoin us during Global Entrepreneurship Week as we share\, learn and celebrate the immigrant entrepreneurship experience and contribution to the overall community.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/national-immigrant-entrepreneur-summit/
LOCATION:FFA Enrichment Center\, 1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy\, Ankeny\, IA\, 50023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221117T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221117T100000
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SUMMARY:Social Media Power Hour
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce’s new Social Media Power Hour! We’ve heard consistently engaging with followers on social media is a struggle. So we’re hosting Social Media Power Hour on Thursdays from 9-10 a.m. in the Chamber office now through Christmas. Social Media Power Hour is an opportunity for you to grab your laptop and dedicate an hour to creating and scheduling social media content–with support! Meet fellow marketers\, brainstorm ideas\, talk trends and dedicate time to building your brand. \nDate: November 17\, 2022 \nTime: 9am-10am \nLocation: Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Office  – 205 Main Avenue\, Clear Lake \nFor more information\, contact the Clear Lake Chamber at info@clearlakeiowa.com or call 641-357-2159
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/social-media-power-hour/
LOCATION:Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce\, 205 Main Avenue\, Clear Lake\, IA\, 50428\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221116T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221116T140000
DTSTAMP:20220927T145056Z
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SUMMARY:NIACC Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 NIACC Marketplace takes place during Global Entrepreneurship Week and celebrates the creativity\, ingenuity\, and entrepreneurial spirit of NIACC’s students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni. \nVisit the NIACC Marketplace for the opportunity to purchase unique art\, inventions\, baked goods\, and handicraft from local creators. \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 16\, 2022 \nTime: 10am-2pm \nWhere: NIACC Activity Center \nApply Now\nCome and support your local entrepreneurs! All purchases are tax free. \nFor More Information: Contact the NIACC Pappajohn Center at pappajohn@niacc.edu \nDetails for Exhibitors: \nExhibitors will not be responsible for the collection of revenues for sold merchandise or sales tax for this event. NIACC Pappajohn SBDC staff will receive payment for all merchandise and NIACC will send the exhibitor a check for the total merchandise sold. All income should be considered taxable\, and it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to report this income and to pay all associated federal and state income taxes. \nNIACC is not responsible for lost\, stolen\, and or damaged goods. All vendors will have one table to display their products and should be set up by 9:30 AM in the NIACC Activity Center. Table linens and NIACC plastic bags will be provided. Exhibitors are responsible for staffing their booth and the security of their merchandise.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/niacc-marketplace-2/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221116T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221116T090000
DTSTAMP:20221102T214016Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T214016Z
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SUMMARY:Registered Apprenticeship Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 85th Anniversary of the National Apprenticeship Act and the eighth Annual National Apprenticeship Week\, NIACC is hosting a NAW Breakfast. We invite you to join us and learn more about our commitment to Registered Apprenticeship and how these unique work-based training programs make a difference in our community. \nDate: November 16th 2022 \nTime: 7:30-9:00am \nLocation: 9 N Federal Ave\, Mason City\, IA 50401 3rd floor \nContact: Cassandra Byrd at byrdcass@niacc.edu \nThe event will feature proclamations from Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel and NIACC President Steve Schulz. Attendees will also have opportunity to hear from Kyle Whitaker from Department of Labor. \nThe benefits of Registered Apprenticeship are substantial for both career seekers and\nemployers. These “earn and learn” models enable employers to fill open jobs\, improve\nproductivity and profitability\, and reduce turnover while providing the American workforce with pathways to start new careers and acquire the skills needed for good jobs. \nContact Cassandra Byrd with any questions about the event or NIACC’s Registered\nApprenticeship initiative. If you’d like more details about National Apprenticeship Week\, visit www.apprenticeship.gov/naw for information including history\, state apprenticeship contacts\, and the NAW events locator map.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/registered-apprenticeship-breakfast/
LOCATION:North Iowa Commerce Center\, 9 N. Federal Ave\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221115T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221115T153000
DTSTAMP:20221102T183052Z
CREATED:20221102T165720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221102T183052Z
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SUMMARY:Lean 101
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of Lean and how you can recognize process waste and improve efficiency using Lean techniques and tools. Help your organization remain competitive\, innovative and profitable in today’s business environment by learning to differentiate between value added and non-value added activities\, recognize the sources of waste\, identify common obstacles\, keys to success and much more. \nThe Lean approach can succeed across industries\, not just manufacturing. Employees at every level of your organization can apply these tools and techniques to improve workplace performance. \nDate: November 15\, 2022 \nTime: 8:30am – 3:30pm \nWhere: NIACC Pappajohn Center\, Room #117 \nCourse #: 12598 \nRegister for this class with NIACC Continuing Education by searching “Lean 101” or call 641-422-4358 \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/lean-101/
LOCATION:Pappajohn Center #117\, 500 College Dr\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211111T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211111T210000
DTSTAMP:20211012T190615Z
CREATED:20211012T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T190615Z
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SUMMARY:Venture School Launch Day Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2021 cohort of the North Iowa Venture School will compete in the Venture School Launch Day Competition Thursday\, November 11th. Each team will present their pitch to a panel of judges\, followed by a Q&A. Up to $5\,000 in prizes will be awarded. The event will be held via Zoom and in-person at the Muse-Norris Conference Center at NIACC with social distancing and masks required. \n12 teams are participating in the North Iowa Venture School this fall. Venture School is a premier statewide program for entrepreneurial training and is built on curriculum developed by the National Science Foundation I-Corps. The Venture School teams will also be eligible to compete for cash awards at the state level at the 2022 EntreFEST Venture School Launch Day Competition. Last year’s North Iowa graduates were awarded $13\,000 in prize money during the 2020 EntreFEST pitch competition. Learn more about how Venture School accelerates the startup process. \n\nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2021 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/venture-school-launch-day-competition-2/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Venture School
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211110T140000
DTSTAMP:20220927T145036Z
CREATED:20210722T171112Z
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SUMMARY:NIACC Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 NIACC Marketplace takes place during Global Entrepreneurship Week and celebrates the creativity\, ingenuity\, and entrepreneurial spirit of NIACC’s students\, faculty\, staff\, and alumni. \nVisit the NIACC Marketplace for the opportunity to purchase unique art\, inventions\, baked goods\, and handicraft from local creators.\n \nWhen: Wednesday\, November 10\, 2021 \nTime: 10am-2pm \nWhere: NIACC Activity Center \nApply Now \nCome and support your local entrepreneurs! All purchases are tax free.  \nFor More Information: Contact the NIACC Pappajohn Center at pappajohn@niacc.edu \nDetails for Exhibitors:\nExhibitors will not be responsible for the collection of revenues for sold merchandise or sales tax for this event. NIACC Pappajohn SBDC staff will receive payment for all merchandise and NIACC will send the exhibitor a check for the total merchandise sold. All income should be considered taxable\, and it is the exhibitor’s responsibility to report this income and to pay all associated federal and state income taxes. \nNIACC is not responsible for lost\, stolen\, and or damaged goods. All vendors will have one table to display their products and should be set up by 9:30 AM in the NIACC Activity Center. Table linens and NIACC plastic bags will be provided. Exhibitors are responsible for staffing their booth and the security of their merchandise.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/niacc-marketplace/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201121T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201121T163000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212546Z
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SUMMARY:IWI: Intro to Onshape
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Onshape is brought to you by the Innovation Workspace Initiative\nComputer Aided Design (“CAD”) is the use of software to create a digital design. Designers\, drafters\, architects\, and engineers all use some variety of CAD software. A CAD model can contain data ranging from material properties and dimensions to tolerances and manufacturing process specifications. In this workshop you will learn the basics of Onshape\, a free cloud-based CAD software\, and the workflow that lets you take your idea from a sketch to a design. \nPair this workshop with Introduction to 3D Printing to turn your design into a physical object in front of you in mere hours. \nThe Innovation Workspace Initiative is a project to bring a makerspace to empower your creativity through hands-on\, project-based learning. Through virtual and in-person curricula\, this workspace will bring together makers from K to Gray\, bridging community and school district makerspace while connecting them with local business and industry leaders. The IWI has a big vision and would like to invite you to join us for our first workshops\, focused on Additive Manufacturing: from CAD designs to 3D printers. \n  \n  \nRegister\n  \nInnovation Workspace Initiative\nThe Innovation Workspace Initiative is a project to bring a makerspace to empower your creativity through hands-on\, project-based learning. Through virtual and in-person curricula\, this workspace will bring together makers from K to Gray\, bridging community and school district makerspace while connecting them with local business and industry leaders. The IWI has a big vision and would like to invite you to join us for our first workshops\, focused on Additive Manufacturing: from CAD designs to 3D printers. \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/iwi-intro-to-onshape-2/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Innovation Workspace Initiative,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201120T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201120T100000
DTSTAMP:20201123T164711Z
CREATED:20201023T181848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T164711Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Friday: SBA COVID-19 Assistance Update
DESCRIPTION:Dave Lentell\, Lead Lender Relations Specialist and Public Information Officer for the Iowa District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration\, joins us for a special edition of Financial Friday webinar during Global Entrepreneurship Week. What’s the latest information on COVID-19 assistance available to business owners? Dave Lentell will walk you through what we know and what we don’t\, and what business owners can do next. \nFinancial Friday is a continuing part of the Small Business Strategies during COVID-19 series. The NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC is working to help our clients combat the uncertainty and provide strategies for your business to innovate\, adapt\, and survive as the economic environment continues to change. \n  \nWatch the Recorded Session\n  \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/finance-friday-ppp-dave-lentell/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Financial Friday,Global Entrepreneurship Week,Small Business Strategies during COVID-19,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201119T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201119T210000
DTSTAMP:20201028T165842Z
CREATED:20201023T165221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T165842Z
UID:3699-1605807000-1605819600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Venture School Launch Day Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2020 cohort of the North Iowa Venture School will compete in the Venture School Launch Day Competition Thursday\, November 19th. Each team will present their pitch to a panel of judges\, followed by a Q&A. Up to $5\,000 in prizes will be awarded. The event will be held via Zoom and in-person at the Muse-Norris Conference Center at NIACC with social distancing and masks required. \n12 teams are participating in the North Iowa Venture School this fall. Venture School is a premier statewide program for entrepreneurial training and is built on curriculum developed by the National Science Foundation I-Corps. The Venture School teams will also be eligible to compete for cash awards at the state level at the 2021 EntreFEST Venture School Launch Day Competition. Last year’s North Iowa graduates were awarded $13\,000 in prize money during the 2020 EntreFEST pitch competition. Learn more about how Venture School accelerates the startup process. \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/venture-school-launch-day-competition/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Venture School
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VS-Launch-Day.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T180000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212518Z
CREATED:20201023T183415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212518Z
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SUMMARY:IWI: Intro to Onshape
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Onshape is brought to you by the Innovation Workspace Initiative\nComputer Aided Design (“CAD”) is the use of software to create a digital design.  Designers\, drafters\, architects\, and engineers all use some variety of CAD software.  A CAD model can contain data ranging from material properties and dimensions to tolerances and manufacturing process specifications.  In this workshop you will learn the basics of Onshape\, a free cloud-based CAD software\, and the workflow that lets you take your idea from a sketch to a design. \nPair this workshop with Introduction to 3D Printing to turn your design into a physical object in front of you in mere hours. \nThe Innovation Workspace Initiative is a project to bring a makerspace to empower your creativity through hands-on\, project-based learning. Through virtual and in-person curricula\, this workspace will bring together makers from K to Gray\, bridging community and school district makerspace while connecting them with local business and industry leaders. The IWI has a big vision and would like to invite you to join us for our first workshops\, focused on Additive Manufacturing: from CAD designs to 3D printers. \n  \n  \nRegister\n  \nInnovation Workspace Initiative\nThe Innovation Workspace Initiative is a project to bring a makerspace to empower your creativity through hands-on\, project-based learning. Through virtual and in-person curricula\, this workspace will bring together makers from K to Gray\, bridging community and school district makerspace while connecting them with local business and industry leaders. The IWI has a big vision and would like to invite you to join us for our first workshops\, focused on Additive Manufacturing: from CAD designs to 3D printers. \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/iwi-intro-to-onshape/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Innovation Workspace Initiative,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Onshape.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T153000
DTSTAMP:20201111T155702Z
CREATED:20201109T221218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T155702Z
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SUMMARY:NIACC Entrepreneur Organization (NEO) Student Club meeting
DESCRIPTION:The NIACC Entrepreneur Organization (NEO) is NIACC’s chapter of the National organization\, Collegiate Entrepreneur’s Organization (CEO)\, founded in 1983 and supports more than 16\,500 emerging collegiate entrepreneurs annually. We believe that any student\, regardless of academic discipline can launch a business. \n  \nRequest Meeting Information\n  \nNEO’s mission is to assist student entrepreneurs in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to create and operate a successful new business venture\, while providing value to the campus and the community. Membership is available to all students\, regardless of their major. NEO meets two to three times a month\, usually on Wednesdays at 4:00. Currently\, the club is meeting via zoom. Advisors are Daniel Mulligan\, Business Instructor and Kelley O’Rourke\, Student Entrepreneur Coordinator in the Pappajohn Center. \nWho should join NEO? Students on the NIACC campus who want to get involved in a club and who has thought of starting their own business. Business\, marketing\, and design students\, engineering\, agriculture\, career and industry track students. Everyone can benefit from entrepreneurial skills. \nNEO membership provides many benefits including: \n\nNetwork with like-minded students\nMeet and receive mentorship from seasoned experts\nOpportunities to compete with other student entrepreneurs\nLeadership training\nBrainstorm and implement service projects to positively impact the campus and/or the community\nAccess to classes and guidance from the staff at the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center\nDiscounted registration fees to CEO conferences.\n\nInterested? Questions? Contact Kelley O’Rourke at the Pappajohn Center (641) 422-4234 or kelley.orourke@niacc.edu. \n 
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/niacc-entrepreneur-organization-neo-student-club-meeting/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,NEO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NEO.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T100000
DTSTAMP:20201123T155939Z
CREATED:20201028T165428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T155939Z
UID:3743-1605690000-1605693600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Targeted Small Business Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Economic Development Authority Targeted Small Business (TSB) Program is designed to help women\, minorities\, individuals with disabilities or service-disabled veterans overcome some of the hurdles in starting and growing a small business in Iowa by connecting them with local resources\, educational materials\, networking events and financial opportunities. \nLearn how to apply for this certification and utilize its benefits for state procurement opportunities\, promotion of your business\, B2B connections and more!  There will also be an update on IASourceLink website. \nThis webinar is designed for diverse small business owners who would be eligible for the program and/or existing TSBs interested in learning how to better leverage their TSB certification. \nPresenters: \n\nJill Lippincott\, Team Lead\, Innovation and Apprenticeship\, IEDA\nAmy Kuhlers\, Program Manager\, IEDA\n\n  \nWatch the Recorded Session\n 
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/targeted-small-business-information-session/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Targeted-Small-Business.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201117T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201117T190000
DTSTAMP:20201112T163247Z
CREATED:20201102T181605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201112T163247Z
UID:3765-1605632400-1605639600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:TechBrew - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual TechBrew with our sponsors Henkel Construction and Accord Architecture. Tonight we’ll be taking a look at how innovative technologies are revolutionizing architecture and construction – from the human impact of design and management to adapting to doing business during a global pandemic. \nTake a look behind the curtain at the hidden high tech applications being used in North Iowa and join us for a discussion of its impact on Tuesday\, November 17 @ 5pm. \n  \nRegister\n  \nTechBrew is a casual monthly networking event bringing together entrepreneurs\, technologists\, business people and investors from across North Iowa. Join like-minded North Iowans for an evening of creative thinking\, conversation\, and connections. \nSupporting partners: NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center\, North Iowa Corridor EDC\, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce \nFounding partner: Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,TechBrew
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/november-techbrew.jpg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201118
DTSTAMP:20201027T142431Z
CREATED:20201023T164846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T142431Z
UID:3694-1605571200-1605657599@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:IASBDC Mobile ShopIowa Appointments
DESCRIPTION:IASBDC Mobile will be on-site in North Iowa on Tuesday November\, 17th to help small business owners set up their Shop Iowa storefront\, including photographing your products. \nAppointments are required. Limited 1 hour appointments are available. Call the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC at 641-422-4342 to set up your appointment. \nBrick & mortar retailers: have you been considering Shop Iowa to take your business online? America’s SBDC Iowa is bringing you the opportunity to learn more about Shop Iowa – and receive expert help in taking your retail business online. \nIf you are a small brick & mortar retail business in Iowa\, have products you can ship\, and can receive online orders you qualify for Shop Iowa. Shop Iowa is funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority\, enabling small retailers to have a shop on the platform for FREE to sell up to 25 products online through June 30\, 2021. \n \n  \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/iasbdc-mobile-shopiowa-appointments-mason-city/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,ShopIowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201116T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201116T180000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212437Z
CREATED:20201023T182709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212437Z
UID:3709-1605544200-1605549600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:IWI: Intro to 3D Printing
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to 3D Printing is brought to you by the Innovation Workspace Initiative\nFused-deposition modeling (“FDM”) 3D printers are incredibly versatile machines\, capable of creating everything from board game pieces to prosthetic limbs.  As 3D printers become more common in businesses\, schools\, and homes\, it is important to know how to use these machines for personal or professional projects.  In this workshop\, you will learn all about what FDM 3D printing is\, how it works\, common FDM 3D printer anatomy\, the advantages and disadvantages of this type of additive manufacturing\, and how to operate NIACC’s FlashForge Creator Pro printers safely and effectively. \nPair this workshop with Introduction to Onshape to unlock the full potential of 3D printers by learning to design for 3D printers. \n  \nRegister\n  \nInnovation Workspace Initiative\nThe Innovation Workspace Initiative is a project to bring a makerspace to empower your creativity through hands-on\, project-based learning. Through virtual and in-person curricula\, this workspace will bring together makers from K to Gray\, bridging community and school district makerspace while connecting them with local business and industry leaders. The IWI has a big vision and would like to invite you to join us for our first workshops\, focused on Additive Manufacturing: from CAD designs to 3D printers. \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/iwi-intro-to-3d-printing/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Innovation Workspace Initiative,Webinar
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UID:3680-1605540600-1605546000@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Survive To Thrive - The 3 Step Process to Restaurant Success
DESCRIPTION:Restaurants are notorious for hard work and low profit margins which often leads to hard work and prayer. \nIn this session\, chef and food business consultant\, Deagon B. Williams\, will share her proprietary 3 step framework for creating\, maintaining and measuring food business success. \nWe will look at the 3 pillars of all successful food businesses: the brand\, the financial model and then the food- as a means of creating the strategic road map to success so that you can know where your efforts are going and how to make money on your success. \nRegister\n  \nDeagon B. Williams\, Proprietor of Culinary Business Strategy\, is a chef and food business consultant who uses broad and deep industry knowledge and an unbound intuitive curiosity to her clients with their projects to realize the next level of business opportunity and success. Deagon completed culinary school at La Varenne in Paris followed by an intensive apprenticeship program all while eating her way through the streets of Paris and the European continent. Deagon was part of the first wave of American women to work their way up the kitchen ladder in high-end kitchens. She began honing her management skills and style beyond her culinary education as the Executive Chef at the Heritage House on the Mendocino Coast at the age of 24. She later rounded out her culinary education with a BA in Sociology and an MBA with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Marketing. \nShe brings 20+ years of experience as an Executive Chef\, event planner\, business owner\, business development specialist\, mentor and consultant to Culinary Business Strategy as well as counsel with SBDC clients. Since 2008\, Deagon has worked with clients to refine\, improve and enhance their internal and external operating systems through flawless execution and strategic growth road maps. \nCulinary Business Strategy works with food entrepreneurs to establish positive strategic connections between people\, products\, and services. \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/survive-to-thrive-the-3-step-process-to-restaurant-success/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Webinar
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UID:3758-1605529800-1605533400@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:NIACC Student Entrepreneur Engagement: Vision Boards 101
DESCRIPTION:Feeding a growth mindset using your own goals.\nNIACC students are invited to join this Student Entrepreneur engagement activity – the event is open to all students and recorded by Zoom for access. In-person attendance must abide by NIACC mask and physical distancing guidelines. \nLocation: Pappajohn Center\, Room #117 \nParticipants will create a collage of images and words by cutting out of various magazines. The Vision Board represents the student’s wishes and goals\, intended to serve as inspiration and motivation. It also helps clarify what you want out of your life because it forces you to put something down. It can help define your short and long-term goals and guide the decisions you make along the way. \nStudents have fun searching for the correct images and words\, gluing to poster board. It can be very simple or more complex\, own it! Once finished\, take a screen shot and make it your phone or laptop screensaver! Hang it up in a visible area in your dorm\, apartment\, bedroom or bathroom so it becomes of daily reminder of your goals. \nNo registration required \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/niacc-student-entrepreneur-engagement-vision-boards-101/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week
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UID:3688-1605484800-1605571199@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:IASBDC Mobile ShopIowa Appointments
DESCRIPTION:IASBDC Mobile will be on-site in North Iowa on Monday November\, 16th to help small business owners set up their Shop Iowa storefront\, including photographing your products. \nAppointments are required. Limited 1 hour appointments are available. Call the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC at 641-422-4342 to set up your appointment. \nBrick & mortar retailers: have you been considering Shop Iowa to take your business online? America’s SBDC Iowa is bringing you the opportunity to learn more about Shop Iowa – and receive expert help in taking your retail business online. \nIf you are a small brick & mortar retail business in Iowa\, have products you can ship\, and can receive online orders you qualify for Shop Iowa. Shop Iowa is funded by the Iowa Economic Development Authority\, enabling small retailers to have a shop on the platform for FREE to sell up to 25 products online through June 30\, 2021. \n \n  \nGlobal Entrepreneurship Week\nThis event is part of the NIACC Pappajohn Center & SBDC’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Learn more about the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week in North Iowa.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/iasbdc-mobile-shopiowa-appointments/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,ShopIowa
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