There's never been a better time
to make your business dreams a reality
to make your business dreams a reality
Entrepreneurs
The NIACC Pappajohn Center and North Iowa SBDC provide free business consulting to clients in North Iowa. The collaborative approach of the Pappajohn Center and SBDC creates increased access to resources and assistance for North Iowa's entrepreneurs. In addition to one-to-one business counseling, the Pappajohn Center and SBDC offers a wide variety of entrepreneurial education programming and events, networking and mentoring opportunities, access to technology development resources, and assistance with funding opportunities like pitch competitions.
By offering business counseling and educational programming, we assist in the creation of sustainable Iowa companies and the empowerment of our communities.
There are many benefits for Iowa when we support our local entrepreneurs: increasing the number of Iowans inclined to start a new business in Iowa; diversifying and growing the Iowa economy through the creation and proliferation of firms engaged in advanced technologies; creating exciting employment opportunities for all Iowans – including our college and university graduates; and heightening awareness of entrepreneurial opportunities in Iowa, including ownership, investment and support.
What We Do
Business & Expansion Services
Business feasibility & business plan preparation
Mentoring & Networking Opportunities
Connect with successful entrepreneurs and service providers
Connections to Professional Resources
Intellectual property, management, corporate structure, and more
Access to Capital
Guidance to commercial lending and small business lending programs
Innovation & Acceleration
Developing marketable ideas and accelerating success
Entrepreneurial Education
Hands-on training as well as AAS degree and Certificate programs
