The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will hold its IDEA Camp program for sixth, seventh and eighth grade students this summer at locations in Mason City, Charles City and Forest City. IDEA Camp helps students practice innovation, discovery, entrepreneurship and achievement. The hands-on program guides youths through the essential stages of business creation, from brainstorming ideas to crafting a solid business model. The program is held from 8:30 a.m. to
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April 24, 2025
NIACC JPEC hosts Iowa Student Entrepreneurship Summit
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center hosted the second annual Iowa Student Entrepreneurship Summit on April 11-12 in Mason City and Clear Lake. The event brought together business majors and student entrepreneurs from Iowa’s community colleges, private colleges and the University of Northern Iowa. The Student Entrepreneurship Summit included a student pitch competition followed by a day of interactive workshops designed to support personal growth, leadership development and entrepreneurial thinking.
April 17, 2025
Applications open for 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy at NIACC Pappajohn Center
The North Iowa Area Community College John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Entrepreneurial Academy, a weeklong summer camp held on the NIACC campus. The academy will take place June 16-20. A concluding pitch competition will be held on June 23, where students will present their business ideas for a chance to win seed funding. It is free for north Iowa high school students. At the
January 2, 2025
NIACC opens spring Venture School applications
The North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) Pappajohn Center is now accepting applications for the spring 2025 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. The eight-week program uses the National Science Foundation I-Corps curriculum and participants are assigned a local entrepreneur as their coach during the program. Participating teams will be eligible to compete for cash awards both locally and at the state level during the Venture School
October 10, 2024
NIACC Pappajohn Center honors founders, businesses at Entrepreneur Gala
The North Iowa Area Community College Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center recognized seven entrepreneurs and businesses during the 2024 Pappajohn Entrepreneur Gala on Oct. 3. This year’s award winners are:
