John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Student Business Incubator

JPEC PROGRAMS

Business and Community Services Bldg., Suite 128
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0130
(319) 273-JPEC (5732) Fax: (319) 273-5733
E-mail: jpec@uni.edu www.jpec.org

Creating a Culture for Entrepreneurship at UNI!

STUDENT BUSINESS INCUBATOR

About the Incubator Lunch & Learn Student Businesses

The UNI Student Business Incubator is an educational learning laboratory and a program of the JPEC designed to inspire and educate students interested in entrepreneurship and small business. The SBI program is funded by the Small Business Administration and private donations. These funds allow student business owners to explore business ideas with the assistance of JPEC staff and others. Current UNI students and teams of students are eligible to apply. Students are admitted on a semester basis and must demonstrate adequate progress to remain in the program. Students are required to participate in programs designed to increase the chances for entrepreneurial success. Students will graduate from the program equipped with the skills and experience necessary to create a positive influence on the Iowa economy.
Office

SBI benefits include:

One-on-one technical assistance
Legal and accounting services
Seed capital programs
Market research assistance
Professional office space
state-of-the-art technology
Dedicated server space
Standard office equipment
Access to meeting facilities
Small business resource library
Training programs
Mentoring programs
Networking Opportunities
work area

Professionals who are working with SBI businesses include:

Laurie Watje, CPA
Judy Schindel, CPA
Kris Gulick, CPA
Ann Robinson, PDCM Insurance
Eric Johnson, Attorney
Kate Mitchell, Attorney
Steve Dickinson, Attorney
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Click here for an application for the SBI program, or for more information on the SBI or to become involved, please contact Laurie Watje at 319-273-JPEC or 319-273-2020 (direct line). Click here for a pdf of the SBI brochure.

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LUNCH & LEARN

Students enrolled in the Student Business Incubator program may register for any of these classes by contacting Laurie Watje at 319-273-JPEC (main office) or 319-273-2020 (direct line) or by e-mailing laurie.watje@uni.edu.

Fall 2009 Lunch & Learn:

Friday, August 28, Noon, BCS 33 Lunch and Learn - registration required
Friday, September 18, Noon, BCS 33 Lunch and Learn - registration required
Friday, October 9, Noon, BCS 33 Lunch and Learn - registration required
Friday, October 30, Noon, BCS 33 Lunch and Learn - registration required
Friday, November 13, Noon, BCS 33 Lunch and Learn - registration required
Friday, December 4, Noon, BCS 33 Lunch and Learn -- registration required

Classes are usually held on the University of Northern Iowa campus in the Business and Community Services Building. All classes are free to UNI Incubator students. The series is supported and sponsored by the UNI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center.

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Fall 2009 STUDENT BUSINESSES

3Fueled LLC -- Visit it at 3fueled.com
E-Holdings which includes www. bellybling.net , www.greatminiatures.com , Gold Belly Rings ; All Media Hosting; and part of MidWest Air Taxi
Easy Street Educational Services and Technology
Enderton Strength -- Visit it at enderton-strength.com
Hoyer Senior Services
Millenial Marketing & Management
Synn Clothing and All Muscle Visit Synn at synnclothing.com and visit All Muscle at allmuscle.net

STUDENT BUSINESS GRADUATES

Green's Organics
Green's Organics is continuing to expand its farming operations in Northeast Iowa. Some of its products can be found in local stores such as Roots Market in Cedar Falls.
Big League Analysis.com
Learn how Tyson Hanish, a former professional baseball player with the New York Yankees organization, took his skills, knowledge, and contacts and is using them to help little league and high school ball players improve their skills. Read about Tyson's third-place win at the National Elevator Pitch Competition in Chicago in November, 2008. Hanish Wins! Here's the link to his website, bigleagueanalysis.com
Rausch Brothers Trucking
Rausch Brothers Trucking continues to be one of the largest construction trucking operations in Iowa. Feel free to call them at their Ionia location at 1521 220th St, Ionia, IA 50645; 641-394-4384 for your trucking needs.
Razor-Sharp Window Cleaning
Joe explored several businesses while in the SBI and graduated with a successful window cleaning business.
The first graduate from the SBI in May of 2007 was Carlos Arguello with his businesses La Prensa (Hispanic Newspaper) and CAAL Translation Services. Check out La Prensa at its website.

To contact us:

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
University of Northern Iowa
Business and Community Services, Suite 128
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0130

Phone: 319-273-JPEC (5732)
Fax: 319-273-5733
Email: jpec@uni.edu