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
kitchen

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).

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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 2008 Lunch & Learn:

September 5, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: How I measure success as an entrepreneur? Presenter: Rob Gettemy
September 26, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: Why do I need a CPA for my business? Presenter: Judy Schindel
October 10, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: The local banker and my business. Presenter: Steve Lindaman
October 31, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: Bootstrapping my business. Presenter: Ben Frein
December 5, Noon, BCS 30 Lunch and Learn: Equity v. Debt Financing Presenter: Unavailable at this time.

Classes are usually held on the University of Northern Iowa campus in the Business and Community Services Building, Suite 128 (JPEC Conference room). 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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STUDENT BUSINESSES

E-Holdings which includes www. bellybling.net , www.greatminiatures.com , All Media Hosting
Fortius
Millenial Marketing & Management
Rausch Brothers Trucking
Sam Parakkal Accounting
Synn Clothing
All Muscle (in development)
Theater by Demand

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