Events

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in […]

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in […]

Culture and team development explores the values, beliefs, norms, and behaviors that shape a business's identity, as well as strategies to foster collaboration, communication, and overall effectiveness within teams. Presents the significance of a positive workplace culture, addressing topics such as leadership styles, conflict resolution, and employee well-being. It also delves into the cultivation of high-performing teams through team-building exercises, shared goal-setting, constructive feedback mechanisms, and the development of interpersonal skills. Both instructor led with group discussions.

Crowdfunding is not only a good way to raise capital, but it’s also a great way to build a community and customer base for your product or services. However, running a successful crowdfunding campaign is not easy. In this webinar, our presenter will walk you through best practices to ensure your crowdfunding campaign reaches its […]

LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform and marketing on LinkedIn can generate more leads than some of the top social media platforms, especially for for B2B marketers. If you want to grab the attention of top-level executives, then you should work on your LinkedIn marketing strategy. In this webinar, our expert presenter will […]

The ProLEAD leadership development program is designed for those with basic managerial skills who are seeking more guidance and insight on tough topics that keep them up at night, such as terminating employees, handling budgets, and complex decision making. ProLEAD will provide you with the knowledge and skills for a well-rounded leadership approach. Date and […]

Event Description: The Top Five series features experts in human resources, marketing, accounting, IT and more. Presenters will introduce five key points on specific topics that help small business owners be successful. Each event will take place virtually from 9 – 10 a.m. Session Overview: Attendees will learn how to "think like a client" to […]

Understanding your Personal Credit and How to Establish Business Credit.   Did you know that when you apply for a small business loan odds are that you will have to apply using your personal credit? This information is used by lenders and creditors to assess your creditworthiness and determine whether to lend you money or extend […]

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in […]

Come by for karaoke every Wednesday night at the Pump Haus! Awesome specials and good time had by all!

Join us at the InspireHER Women's Event- "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges," - a dynamic and powerful gathering aimed at helping women overcome career and business barriers and make connections to find success. If you've ever felt paralyzed by challenges in your job or business, struggled to enact change, or encountered hurdles erected by others, this […]

​Research shows that the highest levels of success and satisfaction are achieved when we spend time honing what we naturally do best. In this assessment-based workshop you'll discover your top talent themes, how they show up for you on a daily basis, and begin building an action-plan to invest in them.

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize, the top three winners in […]

Join NAWBO Iowa in September. Come share lessons learned, personal accomplishments, or questions for input. Join us for a lively time together to plug in and support each other! DATE: Thursday, September 28, 2023 TIME: 4:00 - 6:00 PM LOCATION: Gilroy's on 8th Street, West Des Moines Please RSVP HERE on Facebook!

The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. The Fall 2023 program will be held as a hybrid in-person/online on Thursday evenings and will begin with an in-person orientation session on Thursday, September 28, 2023. U of I Venture School […]