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NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center

Name: NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Address: 500 College Drive, Ste 120, Mason City, IA, 50401, US
Telephone: +16414224111

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Entrepreneurial education, business coaching resources and community economic development tools for North Iowa for startup, growth and owner transitions.

NIACC does not discriminate in employment or education. See http://www.niacc.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement/ for additional information.”

10/27/2026

Big ideas start with the willingness to give something a try. 💡 This week's Quick Take features insight from Raegan Hanson, Youth Entrepreneurship Coordinator. Entrepreneurship gives students the chance to explore their interests, solve problems, and discover what they’re capable of. Whether they’re developing a business idea, creating a product, or pitching to an audience, each experience helps them build skills and confidence they can carry forward. What’s something new you’ve always wanted to try?

10/23/2026

The Rural Development Conference was held at NIACC yesterday as a joint effort between the NIACC Pappajohn Center, First Citizens Bank, and NIACC Continuing Education. Over 100 attendees came together for a day of practical ideas, meaningful conversations, and fresh perspectives. The even ended with an inspiring keynote from Dima Ghawi who shared her inspiring story and message of resilience.

Thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and everyone who joined us to make this event a success!

10/21/2026

Congratulations Plas-Tech Tooling Inc. and the Sonquist family! We had the privilege of watching the "sneak peek" airing on Monday and keeping our congratulations quiet has been hard work! We're so proud to see Plas-Tech's hard work, innovation, and determination recognized on a national stage.

10/21/2026

Strong teams starts with a shared understanding of how everyone contributes. 💡This week’s Quick Take features insight from John Rosenfeld, Small Business Counselor. As your business grows, making sure everyone understands their place on the team can help work run more smoothly. When people know what they own and how their work connects to the bigger picture, it’s easier to build trust, make decisions, and move forward together.

How do you help your team work together effectively?

10/20/2026

The NIACC Pappajohn Center & North Iowa SBDC are proud to announce Dr. Joeli Koenig of Foundational Chiropractic as the October 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month! Joeli opened Foundational Chiropractic in Forest City, turning a long-time goal into reality. Joeli worked with the Pappajohn Center & SBDC to navigate the steps of starting a business, from developing her business plan to preparing for financing. Her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs? Use your resources, get out of your comfort zone, and take the leap -- even when you don't have all the answers yet.

Read Joeli's story to learn more about her journey into business ownership at https://www.pappajohncenter.com/portfolio-view/foundational-chiropractic/

10/15/2026

5th grade students from RRMR School District were at NIACC today for Day 2 of their Entrepreneur for a Day experience! On Day 1, students learned about entrepreneurship key concepts and participated in design thinking and teamwork challenges in their classroom. On Day 2, the students put these concepts into practice at NIACC by creating their own small businesses, investing in materials, running product manufacturing, creating marketing, and analyzing their financials. This was a great group of engaged and creative students with some exciting and innovative ideas!

10/15/2026

Time is running out to register! Join us on October 22 for the Rural Development Conference, an energizing event focused on strengthening the businesses and communities we proudly call home. Through engaging breakout sessions, meaningful conversations, and an inspiring keynote from leadership expert Dima Ghawi, attendees will make new connections and gain fresh ideas to grow their businesses, support their teams, and make a lasting impact in their communities.

Register now at https://info.niacc.edu/rural-development-conference

Presented in partnership with NIACC Business & Workforce Solutions, First Citizens Bank, and the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Registration includes lunch.

10/14/2026

You can’t improve what you don’t take the time to understand. 💡This week's Quick Take features insight from Ashley Page, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs & Client Success. Looking beyond revenue can give you a clearer picture of how your business is performing. Customer retention, engagement, productivity, growth, and other meaningful indicators can reveal what’s working, where there’s room to improve, and whether you’re moving in the right direction. What’s one area of your business you could be paying closer attention to?

10/13/2026

It's early, but it's not too early to start thinking about Small Business Saturday! Plan ahead for this year's initiatives - how is your business celebrating and how are you promoting? We have a few ideas to help get you started:

10/08/2026

Strong marketing starts with strong basics. 💡This week's Quick Take features insight from Joyce Martin, Marketing & Community Relations Manager. The more you understand your target audience, the easier it becomes to create messages that connect. Invest the time into customer discovery to create a strong foundation of understanding: what do your customers need, what challenges are they facing, and why your business is the best choice.

When your message speaks directly to the people you want to reach, your marketing has a better chance of making an impact. Who is your business trying to reach?

Address

500 College Drive, Ste 120
Mason City, IA
50401

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16414224111

Website

http://www.pappajohncenter.com/

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