The purpose of the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship outreach component is to provide entrepreneurial education and experiential learning opportunities to students, faculty, entrepreneurs, business people, and members of communities in Iowa.

Activities and Programs

• CEO National Conference
• Collegiate Entrepreneurs Iowa Conference
• E-Network
• Entrepreneur Forums
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Learning Community
• Iowa State Entrepreneur Club
• Iowa Venture Capital & Entrepreneur Conference
• Okoboji Institute
• Pappajohn New Venture Business Plan Competition (for students)
• Pappajohn Iowa Business Plan Competition (for Iowa entrepreneurs)
• Pappajohn Scholarship Program
• Reiman Entrepreneurial Speaker Series
• Reiman Scholars in Entrepreneurship
• Youth Marketplace

Entrepreneurship and innovation are seeds that must be planted and nurtured until preparation meets opportunity. Outreach efforts are designed to help individuals recognize opportunities and provide skills and experiences to take advantage of opportunities.

The Center's outreach programs serve many audiences from elementary to college students, adults of all types, and even existing small businesses to large corporations. Our focus is to create experience-based learning opportunities that go beyond simple instruction and provide real experiences to apply what is learned.

Contact Information

Judi Eyles
E-Mail: eyles@iastate.edu
Phone: 515-296-6532