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SUMMARY:Start Smart
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to get the Zoom link\, contact Mary Spitz-SBDC office at NIACC: 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 workshop 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 over the phone individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-5/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200522T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200522T140000
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SUMMARY:Finance Friday: PPP Forgiveness Updates
DESCRIPTION:The PPP loan forgiveness application is now available – Paul Mixdorf\, CPA\, of Financial Freedom Controls walks us through it with our panel of local experts: \nChristopher Smith\, CPA\, Murphy\, Coe & Smith\, PLLC\nDennis Muyskens\, CPA\, Hogan – Hansen\, P.C.\nNatalie Plagge\, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company\nBob Klocke\, First Citizens Bank \nRegistration is limited to 100 participants. \nRegister at https://niacc.zoom.us/meeting/register/upQpduGpqTwpy-3m88KwQ2xanetBm9hPug \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. That is the link you will use to access the webinar. You will not get another email. If you can’t attend live\, we will also record and share the session along with any recommended resources. \nThis webinar is 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 in this rapidly changing economic environment. In addition to our online one-to-one business counseling\, we’re continuing an online series to connect experts to entrepreneurs on specific challenges you might be facing right now. Please contact us with any questions. \nResources\n\nWatch the recorded livestream\n\n\nBack to Small Business Strategies
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/finance-friday-ppp-forgiveness-updates/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200527T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200527T100000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T183506Z
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SUMMARY:Marketing Wednesday:  9 Essential Elements of your Internet Marketing Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Marketing Wednesday’s free webinar as we focus on the 9 Essential Elements of your Internet Marketing Strategy. As businesses phase into reopening and the economic conditions continue to evolve\, digital marketing will continue to play an essential role in communicating with your customers. \nWe’ll be joined by Paul Gormley\, project manager at CIRAS – Iowa State University (Center for Industrial Research and Service). At CIRAS\, Paul has worked with over 200 companies to help them effectively develop and deliver innovative and sustainable products\, services and business models\, craft relevant marketing messages\, and produce effective internet-based marketing strategies. \nPlease register in advance\, this call is limited to 100 participants. \nhttps://niacc.zoom.us/meeting/register/v5IsdeyqqzIuveBtjglNeoo0pehTI8zlzA \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. That is the link you will use to access the webinar. You will not get another email. If you can’t attend live\, we will also record and share the session along with any recommended resources. \nThis webinar is 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 in this rapidly changing economic environment. In addition to our online one-to-one business counseling\, we’re continuing an online series to connect experts to entrepreneurs on specific challenges you might be facing right now. Please contact us with any questions. \nResources\n\nWatch the recorded livestream\n\nBack to Small Business Strategies
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/marketing-wednesday-9-essential-elements/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200603T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200603T160000
DTSTAMP:20200527T184214Z
CREATED:20200527T184214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T184214Z
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SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to get the Zoom link\, contact Mary Spitz-SBDC office at NIACC: 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 workshop via Zoom 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 over the phone individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200605T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200605T140000
DTSTAMP:20200527T183422Z
CREATED:20200527T182951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T183422Z
UID:3331-1591362000-1591365600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Finance Friday
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Finance Friday for updates on the current financial landscape. More details to come about today’s topic! \nWe’ll be joined by a panel of local experts:\nPaul Mixdorf\, CPA\, Financial Freedom Controls\nChristopher Smith\, CPA\, Murphy\, Coe & Smith\, PLLC\nDennis Muyskens\, CPA\, Hogan – Hansen\, P.C.\nNatalie Plagge\, Clear Lake Bank & Trust Company\nBob Klocke\, First Citizens Bank \nRegistration is limited to 100 participants. \nRegister at https://niacc.zoom.us/meeting/register/upQpduGpqTwpy-3m88KwQ2xanetBm9hPug \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. That is the link you will use to access the webinar. You will not get another email. If you can’t attend live\, we will also record and share the session along with any recommended resources. \nThis webinar is 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 in this rapidly changing economic environment. In addition to our online one-to-one business counseling\, we’re continuing an online series to connect experts to entrepreneurs on specific challenges you might be facing right now. Please contact us with any questions. \nBack to Small Business Strategies
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/finance-friday/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200617T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200617T200000
DTSTAMP:20200527T184311Z
CREATED:20200527T184311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200527T184311Z
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SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to get the Zoom link\, contact Mary Spitz-SBDC office at NIACC: 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 workshop via Zoom 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 over the phone individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200619T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200619T140000
DTSTAMP:20200616T204537Z
CREATED:20200616T194550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200616T204537Z
UID:3378-1592571600-1592575200@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Finance Friday: Updates from the IRS on the CARES Act
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Finance Friday for updates on the current financial landscape. We welcome special guest\, Karen Brehmer\, IRS Stakeholder Liaison. She will be discussing: \nUpdates from the IRS on the CARES Act\n• IRS services and operations\n• Economic Impact Payments\n• Employee Retention Credit & Paid Leave under FFCRA\n• PPP loan forgiveness & IRS Notice 2020-32 \nRegistration is limited to 100 participants. \nRegister at https://niacc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcodOCpqj0jEtGLjZeE2mtMkShHVmkxsfto \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. That is the link you will use to access the webinar. You will not get another email. If you can’t attend live\, we will also record and share the session along with any recommended resources. \nThis webinar is 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 in this rapidly changing economic environment. In addition to our online one-to-one business counseling\, we’re continuing an online series to connect experts to entrepreneurs on specific challenges you might be facing right now. Please contact us with any questions. \nBack to Small Business Strategies
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/finance-friday-irs-updates-cares-act/
CATEGORIES:Small Business Strategies during COVID-19
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200715T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200715T200000
DTSTAMP:20200707T154458Z
CREATED:20200707T154458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T154458Z
UID:3412-1594836000-1594843200@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to get the Zoom link\, contact Mary Spitz-SBDC office at NIACC: 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 workshop via Zoom 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 over the phone individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200805T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200805T200000
DTSTAMP:20200707T154554Z
CREATED:20200707T154554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T154554Z
UID:3426-1596650400-1596657600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Start Smart Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Registration is required to get the Zoom link\, contact Mary Spitz-SBDC office at NIACC: 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 workshop via Zoom 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 over the phone individually with the Small Business Development Center Counselors to assist you in reviewing your business plan\, or to provide guidance with other issues.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-webinar-4/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200902T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200902T200000
DTSTAMP:20200728T155156Z
CREATED:20200707T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T155156Z
UID:3428-1599026400-1599076800@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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200916T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200916T200000
DTSTAMP:20200728T155213Z
CREATED:20200707T154831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T155213Z
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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 NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop\, 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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-seminar-2/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200922T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200922T183000
DTSTAMP:20200826T150455Z
CREATED:20200826T150455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T150455Z
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SUMMARY:TechBrew - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Virtual TechBrew with our September sponsor Router12. Tap into new perspectives – this month it’s all about connections and connectivity. \nAre you missing the connections that make TechBrew great? We’re opening the Zoom from 5pm to 5:30pm for bonus networking and chitchat. \nTechBrew will begin at 5:30pm with a topic and creative design questions introduced by our sponsor Router12. \nNow that we’ve gone virtual (for the time being)\, we can’t offer you a free beer (we’re sorry!). But we plan to support our local breweries and wineries by picking up a locally made growler\, a six pack\, or a bottle and enjoying it during the event. We hope you’ll join us in supporting our local brewers! \n&nbsp\nRegister for TechBrew September\n&nbsp\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-virtual/
CATEGORIES:TechBrew
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201001T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201001T210000
DTSTAMP:20200707T160912Z
CREATED:20200707T160912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200707T160912Z
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SUMMARY:Venture School - Orientation
DESCRIPTION:The Fall 2020 cohort of the University of Iowa’s Venture School program will be held on Thursday evenings\, October 1st through November 19th at the NIACC Pappajohn Center. \nU of I Venture School is a premier statewide program for entrepreneurs and is built from a streamlined curriculum developed by the National Science Foundation I-Corps at Stanford University and the University of California\, Berkeley. Venture School emphasizes real-world entrepreneurship and innovation based on leading edge curriculum. This program works for startups\, small businesses\, non-profits\, and corporate innovation teams. Your team will accelerate the startup process by testing your business model hypotheses immediately. You will get out of the building to talk to customers\, partners\, and competitors\, rather than relying on statistics and secondhand market research. \nEach team is assigned a local entrepreneur as their mentor. Participating teams will be eligible to compete for cash awards both locally and at the state level during the Venture School launch day at EntreFEST 2021. Last year’s graduates were awarded $13\,000 in prize money during the 2020 EntreFEST pitch competition. \nThe cost for the course is $299 (for 2 team members). Contact Candi Karsjens at candi.karsjens@niacc.edu with questions or if you are a local entrepreneur interested in becoming a Venture School mentor. \nTo apply for the Fall 2020 cohort\, visit www.venture-school.com and select the Mason City cohort in the drop down menu.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/venture-school-orientation/
LOCATION:Pappajohn Center #117\, 500 College Dr\, Mason City\, IA\, 50401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Venture School
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201014T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201014T200000
DTSTAMP:20200728T155218Z
CREATED:20200707T154916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T155218Z
UID:3432-1602698400-1602705600@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 NIACC Pappajohn Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is offering a free two-hour workshop\, 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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-seminar-3/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201027T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201027T190000
DTSTAMP:20201102T181641Z
CREATED:20201014T191807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201102T181641Z
UID:3621-1603818000-1603825200@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:TechTalk: Preparing the Future Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the virtual TechTalk: Preparing the Future Workforce through Innovative Education-Business Partnerships\, sponsored by the North Central Iowa Region of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. Registration is required. \nNorth Iowans know the importance of STEM education and careers – and we’re ready for the next steps. Educators and businesses are working together in innovative partnerships to cultivate a skilled STEM workforce. How can this benefit North Iowa? How can your organization get involved? We’ve invited an expert group of panelists to share their insights on STEM education and work-based learning. \nPanelists \n\nSteve Doerfler\, CEO\, Metalcraft\,\nBarb Schwamman\, Superintendent\, Osage Community School District\nJeff Frost\, the Executive Director of Professional and Technical Education\, Waterloo Career Center\n\nPanel Moderator \n\nKelly Bergman\, North Central Iowa Regional STEM Hub Manager\, Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council\n\nSponsor: The North Central Iowa Region of the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.\nThe Governor’s STEM Advisory Council mission is increasing interest and achievement in STEM studies and careers through partnerships engaging preK-12 students\, parents\, educators\, employers\, non-profits\, policy leaders and others. The Council provides opportunities that inspire Iowa’s young people to become innovative\, enterprising contributors to our future workforce and the quality of life in our communities. \nRegister for TechTalk\n  \nNow that we’ve gone virtual (for the time being)\, we can’t offer you a free beer (we’re sorry!). But we plan to support our local breweries and wineries by picking up a locally made growler\, a six pack\, or a bottle and enjoying it during the event. We hope you’ll join us in supporting our local brewers! \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-preparing-future-workforce/
CATEGORIES:TechBrew,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201028T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201028T160000
DTSTAMP:20200728T155302Z
CREATED:20200707T155018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T155302Z
UID:3434-1603893600-1603900800@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.
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/start-smart-iowaworks/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201028T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201028T190000
DTSTAMP:20201023T134045Z
CREATED:20201022T205554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T134045Z
UID:3657-1603908000-1603911600@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:ShopIowa Information Session #1
DESCRIPTION:Brick & mortar retailers: have you been considering Shop Iowa to take your business online? America’s SBDC Iowa has partnered with Main Street Mason City to bring you the opportunity to learn more about Shop Iowa – learn what to expect\, how it works\, and what are the next steps. This free information session will take place via Zoom. \nIf you are a small brick & mortar retail business in Iowa\, have products you can ship\, and can receive online orders you qualify. 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  \nRegister\n  \n— \nPost-Webinar: For interested businesses who want to follow through and take their retail online with Shop Iowa\, the IASBDC Mobile will be in Charles City\, Forest City\, and Mason City during Global Entrepreneurship Week\, November 16 & 17\, to help you personally take photos of the products to post them to your site. Limited 1 hour appointments are available. Contact pappajohn@niacc.edu for more information. \n  \nBack to Global Entrepreneurship Week\n 
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/shopiowa-information-session-1/
CATEGORIES:ShopIowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201104T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201104T190000
DTSTAMP:20201023T134013Z
CREATED:20201022T205811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T134013Z
UID:3664-1604512800-1604516400@www.pappajohncenter.com
SUMMARY:Shop Iowa Information Session #2
DESCRIPTION:Brick & mortar retailers: have you been considering Shop Iowa to take your business online? America’s SBDC Iowa has partnered with Main Street Mason City to bring you the opportunity to learn more about Shop Iowa – learn what to expect\, how it works\, and what are the next steps. This free information session will take place via Zoom. \nIf you are a small brick & mortar retail business in Iowa\, have products you can ship\, and can receive online orders you qualify. 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  \nRegister\n  \n— \nPost-Webinar: For interested businesses who want to follow through and take their retail online with Shop Iowa\, the IASBDC Mobile will be in Charles City\, Forest City\, and Mason City during Global Entrepreneurship Week\, November 16 & 17\, to help you personally take photos of the products to post them to your site. Limited 1 hour appointments are available. Contact pappajohn@niacc.edu for more information. \n  \nBack to Global Entrepreneurship Week\n 
URL:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/event/shop-iowa-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:ShopIowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201117
DTSTAMP:20201027T142427Z
CREATED:20201023T164635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201027T142427Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,ShopIowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201116T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201116T133000
DTSTAMP:20201106T171837Z
CREATED:20201102T180706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201106T171837Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201116T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201116T170000
DTSTAMP:20201028T165450Z
CREATED:20201023T162554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T165450Z
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/
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Webinar
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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/
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Innovation Workspace Initiative,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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/
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,ShopIowa
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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/
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,TechBrew
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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/
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201118T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201118T153000
DTSTAMP:20201111T155702Z
CREATED:20201109T221218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201111T155702Z
UID:3814-1605709800-1605713400@www.pappajohncenter.com
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/
CATEGORIES:Global Entrepreneurship Week,NEO
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.pappajohncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NEO.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/
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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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/
CATEGORIES:Start Smart,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/
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: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/
CATEGORIES:Financial Friday,Global Entrepreneurship Week,Small Business Strategies during COVID-19,Webinar
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