IOWA STATE BRINGS HOME TWO $5,000 PRIZES
AT STATE BUSINESS PLAN COMPETITION

Congratulations to Corey Kliewer and to the team of Jared Brown, Randy Kasparbauer, Cody Ellens, and A.J. Pollard - each $5,000 winners in the 2009 Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan Competition.  

IOWA STATE REGIONAL WINNERS/FINALISTS:

Corey Kliewer, Freshman, Ag & Systems Technology
BUSINESS:  Hired Hands ($5,000)

Shane Mairet, Senior, Horticulture & Entrepreneurial Studies
BUSINESS:  MAIRET'S GARDEN CENTER

Jared Brown, Cody Ellens, Randy Kasparbauer, A.J. Pollard, Graduate Students, Mechanical Engineering
BUSINESS:  AVELLO BIOENERGY ($5,000)

The three Iowa State regional teams competed against a total of 11 individuals/teams from the University of Iowa, UNI, Morningside College, and AIB.  Three $5,000 and three $1,000 awards were given, with Iowa State bringing home two of the top three prizes.  CONGRATULATIONS!!

Iowa State Earns Top Honors as National Model Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program

John Pappajohn Honored with National Entrepreneurship Advocacy Award

News Release

  
Kay Palan and Judi Eyles accept
National Model Program Award

 
John Pappajohn accepts National
Advocacy Award from John E. Hughes

Now taking applications...

2009 Okoboji Entrepreneurship Institute

Don't miss the opportunity to be one of eight selected Iowa State students to participate in an immersive and premier summer learning opportunity.

* ALL EXPENSES PAID
* 3 ACADEMIC CREDITS

The 2009 Okoboji Entrepreneurship Institute will change your life!  Spend a week on beautiful Lake Okoboji in northwest Iowa while learning about entrepreneurship, meeting and networking with some awesome entrepreneurs, and bunking with friends from Iowa State, Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Buena Vista, and ILCC in beautiful homes on the lake.  Network, compete, and enjoy an exceptional and totally fun educational experience.

TIMELINE:
Applications Due:  March 23, 2009
Interviews (for selected participants):  April 6-10, 2009
Okoboji Institute:  August 9-14, 2009

Apply online at:  www.isupjcenter.org/programs/okoboji

ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship is a gateway that works in two directions. In one direction, ISU faculty, researchers, and students become connected to the entrepreneurial world. In the other, Iowa's business and entrepreneurial community gain access to an array of resources and information within Iowa State University.

Located in Iowa State University's Research Park, the Pappajohn Center is the catalyst that brings together the people and ideas necessary for launching or growing successful enterprises.