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SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n– Business registration\n– Doing customer research\n– How bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\n– Start-up costs\n– Business plan tips\n– And more \nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-16/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking Summer Academy
DESCRIPTION:The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Design Thinking Summer Academy will run from June 28-July 2. This week-long camp will run every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will learn the steps of the design thinking process and put it into practice. \nKids entering grades 8th-12th will find out how engineers and designers come up with their designs.  During the academy\, students will identify a real-world problem to solve\, come up with possible solutions\, test ideas with micro-experiments\, and use equipment to make their idea a reality. \nFor more information about the Design Thinking Summer Academy or to register\, visit https://www.niacc.edu/community/summer-camps/ or call 1-888 GO NIACC\, extension 4358 with questions.  Registration costs $189 per child (two snacks are provided\, please bring your own lunch); registration closes on Friday\, June 25.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/design-thinking-summer-academy/
LOCATION:NIACC\, 500 College Dr\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:Joyce.Martin@niacc.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210616T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210616T200000
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SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n– Business registration\n– Doing customer research\n– How bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\n– Start-up costs\n– Business plan tips\n– And more \nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-15/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210619
DTSTAMP:20210426T145144Z
CREATED:20210426T145144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T145144Z
UID:4164-1623628800-1624060799@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:2021 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy will be held June 14 – 18 as a hybrid academy with virtual classroom plus face to face team building and networking activities in various locations in North Iowa. \nYEA is a fun opportunity to learn about starting your own business and begin creating wealth for yourself doing something you are passionate about. Learn the ins and outs of starting a business and becoming your own boss. Students will transform ideas and passions into a viable business plan. Every participant will receive a $500 NIACC scholarship and have an opportunity to compete for seed money to launch their business this summer. \nApplications are also available from your counselor\, business teachers or the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center: 2021 YEA application.  \nApplications are due May 26\, 2021 for priority deadline\, or until program is full. \nLearn More & Apply to YEA
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/2021-youth-entrepreneurial-academy/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Student Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210525T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210525T190000
DTSTAMP:20210421T160124Z
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SUMMARY:TechTalk: A Look Inside the Shark Tank
DESCRIPTION:The heartland is built by inventors and innovators – and many of them are seeking funding to launch their big idea into the world. Our sponsor this month is Ag Ventures Alliance and they want to give you the opportunity to see how it works. Join us at TechTalk for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to watch a startup founder pitch to a potential investor. \nWhether you’re an inventor or founder of a startup yourself\, or just curious\, this is an exciting new addition to the TechTalk lineup – we hope we’ll see you there! \nAg Ventures Alliance is a for-profit cooperative\, created to build and invest in startups that improve farm profitability. Ag Ventures Alliances invests in seed stage startups creating disruptive technology that works and has a large\, verifiable market. \nRegister for TechBrew\n  \nTechTalk is currently held every other month via Zoom and creates a space for sparking news ideas and conversations between innovators\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, educators\, technologists\, community members\, and community partners. TechTalk’s goal is to engage\, encourage\, and elevate technology in North Iowa. \nTechTalk Partners: NIACC Pappajohn Center\, North Iowa Corridor EDC\, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-a-look-inside-the-shark-tank/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210505T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210505T160000
DTSTAMP:20210426T142548Z
CREATED:20210426T142548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T142548Z
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SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n– Business registration\n– Doing customer research\n– How bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\n– Start-up costs\n– Business plan tips\n– And more \nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-13/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210430T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210430T130000
DTSTAMP:20210503T203415Z
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UID:4167-1619784000-1619787600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Financial Friday: Restaurant Revitalization Fund
DESCRIPTION:The Restaurant Revitalization Fund will provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. Join us on Friday with Dave Lentell of the US Small Business Administration for more details about the RRF. We’ll be covering what the RRF is\, who is eligible\, and how to apply. \nJoin us for Financial Friday: The Restaurant Revitalization Fund on April 30 at 12pm. \nWatch the recorded session\n  \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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/financial-friday-restaurant-revitalization-fund/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Financial Friday,Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210428T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210428T200000
DTSTAMP:20210303T172806Z
CREATED:20210303T172806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T172806Z
UID:4023-1619632800-1619640000@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n– Business registration\n– Doing customer research\n– How bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\n– Start-up costs\n– Business plan tips\n– And more \nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-12/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210414T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210414T200000
DTSTAMP:20210303T172711Z
CREATED:20210303T172711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T172711Z
UID:4021-1618423200-1618430400@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n– Business registration\n– Doing customer research\n– How bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\n– Start-up costs\n– Business plan tips\n– And more \nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-11/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210326T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210326T120000
DTSTAMP:20210503T203507Z
CREATED:20210305T150119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T203507Z
UID:4029-1616756400-1616760000@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Financial Friday: Preparing Your Business for Transition
DESCRIPTION:Locally owned businesses are the backbone of our economy. When you’ve built a business that’s important to the community what happens next? How do you plan to continue your business’s future when you’re personally ready to retire? Al Lorenzen\, President of The Business Brokers\, Inc.\, business succession experts located in Urbandale\, joins us for Financial Friday to discuss valuations and getting your business ready to transition.\nThe Business Brokers provides succession solutions to a variety of clients through comprehensive consulting and selling services. \nJoin us for Financial Friday: Preparing Your Business for Transition on March 26th at 11am. \nWatch the recorded session\n  \nAl Lorenzen is President of The Business Brokers\, Inc. in Urbandale. The Business Brokers provides succession solutions to a variety of clients through comprehensive consulting and selling services. Consulting services include Buyer Due Diligence\, Strategic Planning\, Exit Planning\, Succession Planning\, Key Person Retention\, Buy/Sell Agreements and Deferred Compensation. Selling services include Pre-Exit Planning\, No-Cost\, No-Obligation Business Evaluation\, Confidential Marketing of Business\, Identification and Qualification of Buyers and Closing Services. \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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/financial-friday-preparing-your-business-for-transition/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Financial Friday,Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210324T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210324T200000
DTSTAMP:20210303T172558Z
CREATED:20210303T172558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T172558Z
UID:4019-1616608800-1616616000@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n– Business registration\n– Doing customer research\n– How bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\n– Start-up costs\n– Business plan tips\n– And more \nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-10/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210323T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210323T190000
DTSTAMP:20210305T154832Z
CREATED:20210305T154832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210305T154832Z
UID:4038-1616518800-1616526000@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:TechTalk: Cloud Services
DESCRIPTION:The March 2021 TechTalk is sponsored by First Citizens Bank and Heartland Asphalt. Cloud services can be of great benefit to small business\, but is it the right solution for your company? Join us for panel discussion and Q&A all about the cloud\, its surprising applications\, and a look at the opportunities vs the risks.  \nRegister for TechBrew\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)
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techtalk-cloud-services/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210312T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210312T120000
DTSTAMP:20210503T203622Z
CREATED:20210304T191430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T203622Z
UID:4025-1615546800-1615550400@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Financial Friday: Network and Password Security
DESCRIPTION:Business security is not only common sense\, it’s good financial sense. Invest in your company’s future by making sure it’s protected from the “bad guys” online. Brian Blodgett of Next Generation Technologies joins us for Financial Friday to guide you through network and password security. \n  \nWatch the recorded session\n  \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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/financial-friday-network-and-password-security/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Financial Friday,Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210310T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210310T200000
DTSTAMP:20210303T172445Z
CREATED:20210303T172445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T172445Z
UID:4012-1615399200-1615406400@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n– Business registration\n– Doing customer research\n– How bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\n– Start-up costs\n– Business plan tips\n– And more \nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-9/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210304T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210304T160000
DTSTAMP:20210215T213613Z
CREATED:20210215T213541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210215T213613Z
UID:3999-1614862800-1614873600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:NIACC IT Summit
DESCRIPTION:The NIACC IT Summit will be a high energy collaboration of educators from K-12\, NIACC\, and area businesses. The goal of the day will be to discuss and identify action items to strengthen and grow the Information Technology Ecosystem in North Iowa. \nSchedule\n1:00 – 2:20pm:  Panel Discussion: Why Iowa\, Why Not North Iowa? \nWith multiple initiatives beginning to take hold in North Iowa around IT Education and the digital economy\, how might we work together as Communities\, Schools and Businesses to better build and scale a robust IT Education ecosystem and create a thriving digital economy? \nPanel Participants: \n\nTony Brownlee\, President\, Kingland\nSamantha Dahlby\, Director of K-12 Education\, NewBoCo\nBen Milne\, Founder\, Dwolla\nMike Trasatti\, CEO\, DealerBuilt\n\nModerated by: Brian Blodgett\, CEO Next Generation Technologies & Tim Putnam\, Director\, NIACC Pappajohn Center \n2:20 – 2:30pm: Break  \n2:30 – 4:00pm:  Let’s hear from you! \nThis Collaborative Brainstorm Session will help us pull together the conversations from the panel discussion in determining the what and the how we move IT initiatives forward in North Iowa. \nModerated by Karie Terhark\, Facilitator\, HueLife \n  \nRegister for the NIACC IT Summit\n  \nRegister online or by calling NIACC Continuing Education at 641-422-4358
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/niacc-it-summit/
LOCATION:IA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210226T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210226T120000
DTSTAMP:20210503T203719Z
CREATED:20210115T151341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T203719Z
UID:3951-1614337200-1614340800@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Financial Friday: When Do You Need a Business Lawyer?
DESCRIPTION:When Do You Need a Business Lawyer? \nJoin us for Financial Friday on Friday\, February 26 at 11am with Samantha Wagner\, JD\, Iowa Legal Aid. \nWatch the recorded session\n  \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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/financial-friday-2/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Financial Friday,Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210224T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210224T160000
DTSTAMP:20210104T164233Z
CREATED:20210104T164233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T164233Z
UID:3904-1614175200-1614182400@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n\nBusiness registration\nDoing customer research\nHow bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\nStart-up costs\nBusiness plan tips\nAnd more\n\nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-8/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210212T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210212T120000
DTSTAMP:20210205T184720Z
CREATED:20210115T151238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T184720Z
UID:3948-1613127600-1613131200@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Financial Friday
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Financial Friday on Friday\, February 12 at 11am with a panel of local experts to help our local businesses understand the impact and implications of the new round of stimulus funding\, along with guest presenters. \nGuest Presenter: \n\nLisa Casper\, Business Tax Counselor\n\nPanelists: \n\nPaul Mixdorf\, CPA – FFC Advisors\nChristopher Smith\, CPA – Murphy Coe & Smith\nDennis Muyskens\, CPA – Hogan & Hansen\nRobert Klocke –  First Citizens Bank\nNatalie Plagge – Clear Lake Bank & Trust\nBrook Boehmler – North Iowa Small Business Development Center\n\n  \nRegister for Financial Friday\n  \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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/financial-friday/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Financial Friday,Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210210T200000
DTSTAMP:20210104T164117Z
CREATED:20210104T164059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T164117Z
UID:3901-1612980000-1612987200@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n\nBusiness registration\nDoing customer research\nHow bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\nStart-up costs\nBusiness plan tips\nAnd more\n\nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-7/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210127T180000
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CREATED:20210104T164004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T164004Z
UID:3899-1611770400-1611770400@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n\nBusiness registration\nDoing customer research\nHow bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\nStart-up costs\nBusiness plan tips\nAnd more\n\nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-6/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210126T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210126T183000
DTSTAMP:20210121T151755Z
CREATED:20210115T162348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T151755Z
UID:3953-1611680400-1611685800@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:TechBrew: CyberSecurity
DESCRIPTION:Is your business prepared against cybersecurity threats? Join us on January 26 for a CyberSecurity panel with TechBrew North Iowa\, sponsored by Next Generation Technologies (NGT). Get the panel’s expert insights on the threats we face and how any business\, whether large or small\, can protect itself. The discussion panel will be followed by a Q&A session. \nPanelists include: \n\nBrian Blodgett\, panel moderator and CEO of Next Generation Technologies\nMike Trasatti\, CEO of DealerBuilt\nAlicea Porter\, Marketing and Operations Officer at Farmers Trust and Savings Bank\nKelli Miller\, Information Technology Instructor at NIACC\n\nRegister for TechBrew\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)
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/techbrew-cybersecurity/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210122T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210122T120000
DTSTAMP:20210122T181056Z
CREATED:20210112T171537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T181056Z
UID:3935-1611313200-1611316800@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Financial Friday: Round 2 of COVID-19 Relief Funding
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Financial Friday on Friday\, January 22 at 11am. Dave Lentell of the SBA and a panel of local experts are here to help our local businesses understand the impact and implications of the new round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and answer your questions about COVID-19 relief funding. \nPanelists: \n\nPaul Mixdorf\, CPA – FFC Advisors\nChristopher Smith\, CPA – Murphy Coe & Smith\nDennis Muyskens\, CPA – Hogan & Hansen\nRobert Klocke –  First Citizens Bank\nNatalie Plagge – Clear Lake Bank & Trust\nBrook Boehmler – North Iowa Small Business Development Center\n\nGuest Presenter: \n\nDave Lentell\, Lead Lender Relations Specialist and Public Information Officer for the Iowa District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration\n\nResources\n\nWatch the recorded webinar\n\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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/financial-friday-round-2-of-covid-19-relief-funding/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Financial Friday,Small Business Strategies during COVID-19,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210113T200000
DTSTAMP:20210104T162812Z
CREATED:20210104T162812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210104T162812Z
UID:3896-1610560800-1610568000@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n\nBusiness registration\nDoing customer research\nHow bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\nStart-up costs\nBusiness plan tips\nAnd more\n\nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-5/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201216T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201216T200000
DTSTAMP:20201119T201937Z
CREATED:20200707T155305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T201937Z
UID:3440-1608141600-1608148800@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n\nBusiness registration\nDoing customer research\nHow bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\nStart-up costs\nBusiness plan tips\nAnd more\n\nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-seminar-6/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/start-smart-1216b.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201202T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201202T200000
DTSTAMP:20201119T201910Z
CREATED:20200707T155214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201119T201910Z
UID:3438-1606932000-1606939200@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n\nBusiness registration\nDoing customer research\nHow bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\nStart-up costs\nBusiness plan tips\nAnd more\n\nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \nRegister
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-seminar-5/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/start-smart-1202b.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201121T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201121T163000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212546Z
CREATED:20201023T183618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212546Z
UID:3724-1605970800-1605976200@www.pappajohncenter.com
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Onshape.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201120T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201120T100000
DTSTAMP:20201123T164711Z
CREATED:20201023T181848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T164711Z
UID:3705-1605862800-1605866400@www.pappajohncenter.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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:20201118T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T200000
DTSTAMP:20201023T183012Z
CREATED:20200707T155112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T183012Z
UID:3436-1605722400-1605729600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to get the Zoom link\, contact Mary Spitz at 641.422.4342 or mary.spitz@niacc.edu. \nThe NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour online webinar\, designed for anyone who is considering starting a business. At Start Smart\, participants will learn how to create a business plan\, do market research\, discuss different types of business ownership\, and learn how to register a business. \nThe activities involved in starting a business fall under two broad categories—feasibility (the business plan) and administrative tasks. While we like to focus on the feasibility issue\, Start Smart provides information and the chance to ask questions on numerous other topics\, including: \n\nBusiness registration\nDoing customer research\nHow bankers evaluate business concepts and loans\nStart-up costs\nBusiness plan tips\nAnd more\n\nAfter attending Start Smart\, you can make an appointment to meet individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues. \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/start-smart-seminar-4/
LOCATION:IA
CATEGORIES:Start Smart,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/start-smart-1118b.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T180000
DTSTAMP:20201109T212518Z
CREATED:20201023T183415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201109T212518Z
UID:3722-1605717000-1605722400@www.pappajohncenter.com
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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