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
March 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month
19 Mar 2026
News
The NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center and North Iowa Area SBDC are proud to announce Stephanie Lorenson of North Iowa Wellness Clinic in Lake Mills, Iowa as the March 2026 Entrepreneur of the Month.
With more than 25 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, Stephanie Lorenson has seen firsthand what happens when healthcare focuses on quick fixes rather than root causes. Her answer to that frustration is North Iowa Wellness Clinic, a practice built around the belief that every patient deserves to be truly heard, thoroughly evaluated, and treated as a whole person.
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