ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
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John Pappajohn The 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.

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Upcoming Events
Feb 7 ISU Entrepreneur Club
Feb 9 Business Plan Competition Help Session
Feb 10 Business Plan Competition Help Session
Feb 21 Smart Start
Feb 21 ISU Entrepreneur Club Meeting: BEAVERDALE CONFECTION CO
Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan Competition
2012 Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan Competition
Three (3) $5,000 Top Prizes
Three (3) $100 Prizes to Top Three Iowa State Finalists

Iowa State undergraduate and graduate students registered fall and/or spring 2011-12 are eligible to compete.  Teams from 1 to 5 persons allowed (at least 1 team member must be a registered ISU student).  Business plans judged on content and viability.  For start-up or new businesses only. 

TIMELINE:
February 29, 2012 - Intent to Compete Form Due
March 28, 2012 - Business Plan Due
April 11, 2012 - Regional Finalists Announced
April 25, 2012 - Final Competition (Des Moines)

Questions?  Contact Judi Eyles, eyles@iastate.edu, 515-296-6754.

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Values & Ventures Business Plan Competition

Values & Ventures Business Plan Competition
Represent Iowa State at the 2012 Values & Ventures Competition to be held at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas on April 19-20, 2012
$15,000 Top Prize!

The Values and Ventures Program encourages undergraduate student entrepreneurs to recognize and live their own values when creating their enterprises, to champion their desire to do good while doing well. A values-centered enterprise assures sustainable prosperity while supporting the needs of company owners/shareholders, employees and their families, suppliers, customers, communities and the environment.

TIMELINE
February 29, 2012 - Intent to Compete Due (info@isupjcenter.org)
March 28, 2012 - Business Plan Due
April 8, 2012 - Notification of ISU Winner
April 19-20, 2012 - National Competition in Texas

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