Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
Upcoming Event Applications now open for Venture School Spring 2024
4 Jan 2024
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North Iowa entrepreneurs are achieving success with the assistance of the NIACC Pappajohn Center cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School.
Venture School is the premiere business training program in Iowa, emphasizing real-world entrepreneurship and innovation based on a leading-edge curriculum. Participants learn to overcome the chaos and uncertainty of creating new ventures by conducting customer discovery, market research and developing their foundational business model in real-time. Learn more about Venture School at the NIACC Pappajohn Center.
The NIACC Pappajohn Center is now accepting applications for the Spring 2024 cohort of the University of Iowa Venture School program. The deadline to apply is February 5, 2024.
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